BOH Management - Chef - Calgary Market

Moxies; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned restaurant chain in Calgary is seeking an experienced Chef to lead culinary operations. Responsibilities include managing culinary staff, ensuring high food quality, and driving profitability through effective leadership. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in culinary leadership and a passion for food excellence. The opportunity includes personal growth through leadership development and potential expansion across Canada and the USA.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience leading a culinary team in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
• Skilled in business sense regarding inventory management, food cost, labor, and scheduling.
• Ability to motivate and develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead the culinary operations and inspire the culinary team.
• Manage the hiring, training, and scheduling of culinary staff.
• Ensure high food quality and develop culinary skills within the team.
• Maximize profitability through effective leadership.

Skills

Leadership skills

Inventory management

Effective communication

Food quality passion

Job description

We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced Chefs to lead our culinary teams towards continued success in this ever‑evolving industry. As the Chef, you will have the opportunity to lead the culinary operations in the restaurant, including developing leaders and team members, creating atmosphere, and ensuring profitability.

Our restaurants are industry leaders in team development and offer unique opportunities for personal growth, regardless of where you are at in your career. You will be sure to make meaningful, career‑enhancing connections and lifelong friends along the way.

Our menu, continuously developed by our Executive Chef, features globally inspired flavours and fresh, high‑quality ingredients. Our passion for the culinary arts and hospitality is evident in our menu, but also in our teams. Both our culinary and front‑of‑house staff members are made of people who work to make memorable experiences for our guests, from handcrafted dishes to flawless table service, focused on excellence in every detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Being the Chef is about being an inspirational leader in all aspects of culinary operations – instilling positive culture, developing leadership and role‑modeling hospitality. In this role, some of your responsibilities will also include:
• Take the lead in the hiring process for all culinary team members, including training and scheduling for all positions
• Work with other leaders to drive the daily culinary operations at an outstanding level
• Maximize long‑term profitability through excellent leadership and mentorship of your team
• Hold your team to the highest level of food quality execution and support the ongoing development of culinary skills within your team
• Identify high potential in your team and develop those extraordinary individuals into leaders
• Ensure the use of fresh, top‑quality ingredients while continually balancing the cost of day‑to‑day operations

Key Requirements

• 3+ years experience leading a culinary team in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
• Skilled business sense regarding inventory management, food cost, labour and scheduling, variable costs, etc.
• Established leadership skills – people development, ability to motivate everyone around you to always be at their best
• Passion for the highest level of food quality
• Energetic, upbeat, and ambitious
• Strong patience and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to achieve professional and personal goals

Opportunities

• Gain valuable leadership skills and experience
• Grow your career in our rapidly expanding company
• Cultivate your own development by working with senior leaders
• Attend leadership development seminars and conferences
• Learn about opportunities for taking part in new restaurant opens across Canada and the USA

We operate multiple locations across the Calgary region, and the successful candidate will be placed in the location that best aligns with their experience and our business needs.