Assistant Kitchen Manager

Boston Pizza; Halifax; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading casual dining restaurant as an Assistant Kitchen Manager, where you will oversee kitchen operations and lead a dedicated team. This role emphasizes strong leadership, effective communication, and a commitment to food safety and hospitality standards. With opportunities for growth and a focus on work-life balance, this position offers a rewarding career in a vibrant environment. Contribute to a culture that values feedback and community engagement while ensuring every guest enjoys a fantastic dining experience.

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Management Training Programs

Scholarship Program

Leadership Development Conferences

Recognition Programs

Qualifications

• Strong leadership abilities and commitment to team development.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and team performance.
• Ensure food safety and maintain high brand standards.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Leadership

Communication

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 working 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 work-life balance.
• Come for a job, stay for a career – there are exciting opportunities for 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 mentorship 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 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, shares goals and challenges, and continuously coaches the team on ways to improve.
• Maintains composure and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Driven by professional development opportunities and consistently seeks 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 and 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!