Assistant Kitchen Manager

Boston Pizza International, Inc. (New Glasgow); Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Pizza in Canada is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations, mentor staff, and uphold quality and safety standards. The AKM leads by example, manages training, and drives a guest-focused dining experience.

You will champion a collaborative, fun, and safe work environment, coordinating with front-of-house teams to deliver consistent, high-quality meals and service while supporting career development within the restaurant.

Qualifications

• Oversees daily kitchen operations, including training and performance management of kitchen staff.
• Ensures guests and team members have an excellent Boston Pizza experience from start to finish.
• Leads with strong organization and time management in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Leads by example and works alongside their team members.
• Achieves goals through strong organizational skills and effective time management.
• Builds relationships by working cohesively with all team members.
• Champions the Heart of Hospitality, Boston Pizza's Brand Standards and Food Safety.
• Effectively communicates, sharing goals, challenges and coaching the team on progress.
• Maintains composure and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Driven by professional development opportunities, and seeks new learning moments.

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, 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

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!