BOH Management - Sr. Chef - Calgary Market

Moxies; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known casual dining establishment is looking for a Senior Chef to set culinary standards, lead a high-performing team, and prepare for future multi-unit leadership. The role combines operational mastery with strategic growth responsibilities, focusing on culinary innovation, financial stewardship, and training development. Candidates should have strong backgrounds in mentoring, coaching, and maintaining high-quality food standards, ensuring a consistently elevated dining experience.

Qualifications

• Proven success as a Chef or senior culinary leader in a premium casual setting.
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain high-performing teams.
• Strong training and development background.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary standards and food quality in the home store.
• Build and mentor leadership within the team.
• Ensure strong financial stewardship and accountability.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team development

Operational excellence

Financial acumen

Coaching and mentorship

Job description

Senior Chef Candidate Profile

Culinary Leader | Single-Unit Excellence | Team Development | Future Multi-Unit Readiness

Role Overview

A Senior Chef is responsible for setting the standard for culinary excellence within their home store while building a deep, high-performing team with clear succession planning. This role is a critical stepping stone into multi-unit leadership, blending strong in-restaurant execution with regional support, project ownership, and leadership development. A successful Senior Chef balances operational mastery with strategic growth, becoming a trusted leader in training, testing, and culinary innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead culinary standards, food quality, and consistency in the home store.
• Build, mentor, and develop a strong leadership bench with clear depth and succession planning.
• Serve as the culinary standard for training, systems, and operational execution.
• Support regional initiatives, including tests, rollouts, and training programs.
• Partner with the Regional team and home‑store leadership (Operating Partner or GM) to align on performance, priorities, and development.
• Ensure strong financial stewardship: food cost, labour control, and waste management.
• Drive accountability through clear communication, follow‐up, and ownership of commitments.

Success Profile – What Great Looks Like

Leadership & Influence

• Recognized as a role model for culinary leadership, professionalism, and accountability.
• Trusted partner to the Regional team, Operating Partner, or GM, and leadership teams.
• Builds confidence and capability in chefs and kitchen leaders.

Operational & Culinary Excellence

• Consistently delivers gold‑standard execution of menu, systems, and food safety.
• Sets the benchmark for recipe adherence, training quality, and food finesse.
• Leads by example in audits, store visits, and operational follow‑through.

Financial & Business Impact

• Demonstrates strong financial acumen in food cost, labour, and controllables.
• Coaches teams on business ownership and performance accountability.
• Supports sales growth through elevated execution and guest‑focused leadership.

People & Culture Development

• Builds a deep talent pipeline with clear development paths and succession plans.
• Creates a culture of pride, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Champions learning, coaching, and feedback at all levels of the kitchen team.
• Develops future leaders prepared for multi‑unit and regional roles.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven success as a Chef or senior culinary leader in a premium casual or comparable setting.
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain high‑performing teams.
• Strong training and development background, including systems and standards execution.
• Experience supporting or leading culinary tests, projects, or rollouts.
• Solid financial understanding: food cost, labour, waste, and P&L fundamentals.
• Comfortable operating as both a hands‑on leader and a strategic partner.
• Skilled in coaching, mentorship, and accountability systems.
• Passion for hospitality, culinary innovation, and operational excellence.

Impact of Success

• A consistently high‑performing home store that sets the culinary standard.
• A strong leadership bench with clear succession readiness.
• Improved food quality, team capability, and financial performance.
• A recognized pipeline leader prepared for future multi‑unit responsibility.