Assistant Kitchen Manager

Boston Pizza International, Inc.; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Career growth opportunities

Scholarship program

Mentorship programs

Job summary

Boston Pizza International, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The role focuses on leading the kitchen team during daily operations, training and developing staff, and upholding food safety and quality standards to deliver an outstanding guest experience.

The AKM will model leadership, drive performance, and foster a positive, safe work environment while supporting the restaurant’s goals and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen teams and ensuring high standards.
• Ability to train, coach and develop kitchen staff.
• Strong focus on food safety, quality and guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team during shifts to meet operational goals.
• Coach and develop staff through training and feedback.
• Ensure food quality and safety standards are consistently met.
• Collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house teams to deliver a great guest experience.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff training

Performance management

Communication

Food safety

Job description

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, everytime 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

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

Pay Range: undefined

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!

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!