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NOW HIRING: Experiential Events & Culinary Programming Manager

Butchie’s Restaurant + Dish Play | Whitby, ON

This is not an events coordinator role.

This is a build it, run it, and make it profitable role.

We are creating a new position to turn multiple established spaces into fully programmed, food and beverage-driven destinations.

Every experience we create is rooted in hospitality, energy, and revenue — and we’re looking for someone who can think differently and push beyond the obvious.

The Platform

Butchie’s = high-volume, high-traffic restaurant with a loyal following

Butchie’s Backyard = 1+ acre outdoor space with the ability to host markets, festivals, and large-scale events

Dish Play = 10,000 sq foot purpose-built culinary and event studio

This is an already operating business with real traffic. The opportunity is in building and scaling what hasn’t been done yet.

What You’ll Own

This role is about creating and executing experiences that are built around food and beverage.

You will:

  • Concept and launch original, on-brand events (night markets, themed parties, backyard festivals, culinary pop-ups)

  • Bring out-of-the-box ideas and turn them into real, revenue-generating experiences

  • Program and activate Butchie’s Backyard with high-energy, high-volume events

  • Build and run cooking classes, private events, and corporate culinary experiences

  • Develop food and beverage formats that drive guest spend, flow, and experience

  • Own a full calendar across all spaces

  • You are responsible for turning ideas into profitable, repeatable programming.

Execution Matters

  • This is a hands-on role.

    You will:

  • Plan, staff, and run events end-to-end

  • Be on-site and in control during execution

  • Manage vendors, rentals, setup, service, and breakdown

  • This is not about ideas alone.

  • This is about delivering consistently great events that make money.

    Who You Are

  • You think beyond the obvious and bring fresh, creative ideas

  • You execute — not just ideate

  • You have real experience running events, not just planning them

  • You understand how food and beverage drives event success

  • You can move between creative concepting and operational execution

  • You are comfortable being measured on results and revenue

  • A background in catering, hospitality, or culinary environments is a strong asset.

  • Nights and weekends are part of this role. That’s when the business happens.

Compensation & Upside

Base: $60K–$80K

Uncapped earnings tied to performance

Revenue participation on events, classes, and concepts you build

Ownership over your programming and results

Top performers can exceed $100K+ as this grows.