Kitchen Manager - Gold Pan Saloon

We shape, build, and connect the North. We do this by anchoring our work in Drive, Rigour, and Kindness – ambition in what we pursue, discipline in how we deliver, and respect in how we lead.

The opportunity

The Gold Pan Saloon is a lively, well-loved restaurant and bar in downtown Whitehorse, known for its energy, character, and connection to the local community. As part of NVD, it is a place where quality, hospitality, and northern authenticity come together.

We are seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead back-of-house operations and drive kitchen excellence in a fast-paced environment. This is a working manager role for someone who leads from the line, sets the tone in the kitchen, and takes pride in delivering food that is consistent, well-executed, and reflective of the Gold Pan experience. You will balance strong culinary skill with practical leadership, training and supporting the team, managing costs and kitchen flow, and helping create a respectful, productive environment where people can grow and perform well.

What does your success look like?

• Guests consistently enjoy great-tasting, well-presented food that keeps them coming back.
• The kitchen runs efficiently, with organized prep, strong execution, and quality standards consistently met.
• Collaboration with front-of-house ensures smooth and responsive service.
• Inventory, ordering, and food costs are well managed.
• Staff are scheduled effectively, supporting strong coverage, productivity, and service flow.
• Food safety, sanitation, and health standards are consistently met.
• The kitchen team is well led, trained, and supported, contributing to a respectful, productive, and team-oriented environment.

What you bring to the role

• Strong culinary experience in a commercial kitchen; leadership experience is preferred
• A positive and engaging attitude
• The ability to create a cohesive team that shares your focus on consistency, professionalism, and guest satisfaction
• Reliability and follow through
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• A calm, solutions-focused approach under pressure
• Commitment to maintaining high standards in food quality and safety

Why build your career with us?

You’ll be part of a dynamic hospitality team that values hard work, teamwork, and Yukon’s vibrant local culture. This role offers opportunities to develop leadership skills, take on greater operational responsibilities, and grow with the organization over time. We offer:

• 2- weeks vacation pay, increasing at defined service milestones
• Health coverage including extended health, dental, and vision
• RRSP matching to help you build long term financial security
• Training and development
• Pathways for advancement; we prioritize promoting from within
• Preferred staff and friends and family rates across our hotel portfolio
• Preferred staff pricing at our restaurants
• Employee assistance and wellness program for you and your dependents
• English as a second language training offered on site
  

Employment conditions: Food Safe certification (or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire)

About NVD

Northern Vision Development is a majority First Nation-owned company based in the Yukon with a growing regional footprint. For more than two decades, we’ve built and operated hotels, restaurants, residential and commercial properties, seniors living communities, and mixed-use developments across the North.

We are operators and entrepreneurs at heart, locally present and performance-focused. We build strong businesses and lasting partnerships that strengthen our communities.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Joining NVD means becoming part of a team that takes ownership, works collaboratively, and helps shape how northern communities live, work, and gather.

*Thank you for considering NVD as part of your career journey. We’re not able to personally connect with every applicant so only those selected for an interview will be contacted.