Manager, Commissary
Commissary Manager – YOW Airport (Ottawa, ON)
Onsite | Airport Operations | Leadership Role | Union Environment
$75,000–$80,000 + bonus eligibility
Comprehensive benefits package
Join our team as a Commissary Manager supporting food operations at Ottawa International Airport (YOW). This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced foodservice professional who thrives in high-volume production environments and enjoys building strong, efficient teams within a unionized workplace.
What You’ll Do
- Manage Central Kitchen / Commissary Operations
Oversee purchasing, high-volume food production, storage, and delivery logistics to support multiple airport restaurant locations while maintaining exceptional food quality and safety standards.
- Own Food Quality & Standards
Ensure recipe adherence, portion control, and compliance with company, brand partner, and food safety specifications.
- Cost & Inventory Control
Manage food and labor costs, inventory levels, and waste reduction to support operational and financial performance.
- Coordinate Deliveries
Ensure accurate and timely delivery of products and ingredients to airport restaurants.
- Lead & Develop the Team
Recruit, train, schedule, and coach commissary culinary and warehouse teams in alignment with collective agreements, fostering accountability, engagement, and consistency.
- Vendor & Partner Management
Work directly with vendors and service contractors to ensure specifications, service levels, and quality expectations are met.
- Operational Administration
Oversee inventory management, scheduling, payroll processes, and compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and labor standards.
- Problem Solving
Address day-to-day operational issues and escalate complex challenges as appropriate.
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum of 2 years post-secondary education; bachelor’s degree preferred
- Minimum 3 years of restaurant or foodservice management experience with direct P&L responsibility
- Experience leading teams in a unionized environment strongly preferred
- Experience supporting multi-unit or high-volume food production environments
- Culinary production background strongly preferred
- Strong computer literacy, including MS Office
- Ability to partner effectively with executives, vendors, union representatives, and hourly teams
- Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
Why Join Us
- Fast-paced, high-impact airport environment
- Exposure to large-scale, multi-unit operations
- Career growth opportunities within a global food & beverage organization
Additional Statements
This position is located in a secure airport environment and a Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC) is required. All candidates must be legally authorised to work in Canada and must be able to provide the necessary government-issued documentation required for airport security clearance. Documentation will be reviewed during the onboarding process in accordance with Transport Canada regulations. Further information can be found at:
SSP Canada is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities, 2005 in our recruitment and employment practices. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, including the interview and assessment stage, due to a disability, please inform us of your need and the nature of the accommodation(s) that may be required.
