Assistant Kitchen Manager

Boston Pizza; Ajax; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in casual dining is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager to lead kitchen operations and ensure an exceptional dining experience. This role focuses on training and developing staff while maintaining high food safety and brand standards. The company values a fun and safe work environment, offering flexible scheduling and opportunities for career growth. Join a team that believes in building relationships and giving back to the community, and thrive in a culture that respects your feedback and fosters professional development.

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Career Growth Opportunities

Scholarship Program

Management Training Programs

Leadership Development Conferences

Mentorship Programs

Reward and Recognition Programs

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen management role is preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and manage kitchen staff.
• Ensure food safety and maintain brand standards.
• Foster a positive work environment and team cohesion.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Management Training

Job description

Overview Assistant Kitchen Manager (AKM)

Assistant Kitchen Managers at Canada's leading casual dining restaurant, Boston Pizza, oversee the daily operations of the kitchen, including the training, development and performance management of kitchen employees. They are responsible for ensuring that our most important people, our Guests and team members, have an excellent Boston Pizza experience from start to finish. They also demonstrate outstanding leadership abilities, believe in championing a fun and safe work environment and contribute to a thriving workplace culture. The Assistant Kitchen Manager leads the team during operations focusing on serving perfect food, every time and to work with a sense of purpose and urgency.

Why Is BP A Great Place To Work?

• What is important to you matters to us, so we have raised the bar to provide flexible scheduling that fits your lifestyle and contributes to your life-work balance
• Come for a job, stay for a career – there are exciting opportunities for career growth within the restaurant or at Boston Pizza head office
• Build relationships and give back to your local community
• Boston Pizza Scholarship Program *
• Management Training Programs, Leadership Development conferences and access to dynamic mentorship programs and initiatives
• A respectful culture and work environment where your feedback matters
• Fantastic reward and recognition programs

Responsibilities

What does a successful Assistant Kitchen Manager look like?

• Leads by example and works alongside their team members
• Achieves goals through strong organizational skills and effective time management
• Builds relationships by finding common ground and working cohesively with all team members
• Committed to championing the "Heart of Hospitality," Boston Pizza's Brand Standards and Food Safety
• Effectively communicates, sharing goals, challenges and is continuously coaching the team on ways to progress
• Maintains composure and thrives in a fast pace environment
• Driven by professional development opportunities, and is consistently seeking new learning and skill-building moments

Qualifications

Boston Pizza was established over 50 years ago and is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's 50 Top Managed Companies for over 20 years in a row. We are committed to the development & growth of our team members, integrity, philanthropy and innovation. If you love working with people in a team environment and believe in exceeding the expectations of Guests daily, Boston Pizza is the place for you!