At Kitchen Table Restaurant Group (Ask for Luigi, Pourhouse, Di Beppe, and more), we believe in the power of food and hospitality to inspire and foster human connection. Our collection of neighbourhood restaurants, cafes, and mercatos is built on warm hospitality, exceptional quality, and a deep connection to our communities. We take pride in creating experiences that feel like home - thoughtfully curated, welcoming, and full of heart.

As we continue to grow and evolve, we're looking for a Director of Finance to help shape the next chapter of our business. This is not a traditional corporate finance role.

We're looking for a highly operational finance leader who enjoys solving complex business challenges, building financial discipline, and partnering with leadership to improve performance across a dynamic hospitality organization. If you're someone who wants to influence strategy, create clarity from complexity, and help build a stronger business - not simply report on it - we'd love to meet you.

Flexible Opportunity

We recognize that exceptional talent doesn't always fit a traditional model. For the right candidate, we're open to discussing part-time or fractional leadership arrangements. If you believe you're the right person for this role but are looking for a different working arrangement, we'd still love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

Strategic Financial Leadership

Partner with Ownership and senior leadership to develop financial strategy and long-term planning Develop annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and cash flow projections Provide visibility into financial performance, risks, and opportunities across the organization Translate financial data into practical recommendations that improve business performance Support growth initiatives, restructuring, capital planning, and strategic investments

Operational Finance

Analyze labour, food costs, margins, and unit economics across all restaurant concepts Identify operational inefficiencies, profit leakage, overspending, and opportunities to improve performance Develop KPI dashboards and reporting tools that improve visibility and accountability Partner closely with Operations to improve financial performance Help operational leaders understand the financial impact of business decisions

Financial Controls & Infrastructure

Strengthen financial controls and reporting accuracy across all entities Lead month-end and year-end financial processes Oversee treasury management, banking relationships, and cash flow planning Improve financial systems, reporting processes, and automation Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax requirements, and internal controls

Leadership

Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement Build strong cross-functional relationships throughout the organization Present financial insights confidently to Ownership and senior leadership Help build a modern, scalable finance function that supports the company's continued growth

What We're Looking For

CPA designation. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. 5+ years of progressive finance experience, including senior leadership experience. Experience in hospitality, restaurants, retail, multi-unit operations, or another operationally intensive industry is an asset. Strong expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting. Proven ability to improve profitability and support operational decision-making through financial insights. Experience leading and developing high-performing teams. Embraces technology, automation, and AI tools to improve efficiency, reporting, and decision-making.

Why Join Kitchen Table? Hospitality is at the heart of everything we do, including how we work together. At Kitchen Table, you'll join a collaborative leadership team where your ideas are welcomed, your expertise is valued, and your work will have a direct impact on the business. You'll partner closely with Ownership and leaders across our restaurants to help drive thoughtful decisions, improve performance, and support the continued growth of our hospitality group. We offer:

Extended health and dental benefits

Compensation based on experience ($150k - 190k) Dining discounts across all Kitchen Table restaurants A collaborative and entrepreneurial leadership team Meaningful opportunities to influence strategy and business decisions

If you're excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of a growing hospitality company, we'd love to hear from you.