Kitchen Manager

Boston Pizza; Saint John; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in casual dining is seeking a passionate Kitchen Manager to lead their kitchen team. This role is pivotal in ensuring that every dish meets the highest standards of quality and safety while fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. The Kitchen Manager will not only manage daily operations but also contribute to the growth and development of team members. With a focus on flexibility, career advancement, and community engagement, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant dining atmosphere. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to excellence, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Career Growth Opportunities

Boston Pizza Scholarship Program

Management Training Programs

Leadership Development Conferences

Dynamic Mentorship Programs

Reward and Recognition Programs

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential for success.
• Experience in kitchen management is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including managing and training staff.
• Ensure food safety standards and maintain inventory control.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Food Safety

Communication

Education

Experience in Kitchen Management

Job description

Overview Kitchen Manager (KM)

The Kitchen Manager at Canada's leading casual dining restaurant, Boston Pizza, oversees the daily operations of the kitchen. This includes managing, scheduling, training, and controlling food/labour costs. The Kitchen Manager leads the team during operations, focusing on serving perfect food every time and working with a sense of purpose and urgency.

Additionally, they oversee the inventory and ordering of food and supplies, receiving and preparing all foodstuffs according to BP policies and practices. The Kitchen Manager is responsible for ensuring that our most important people, our Guests and team members, have an excellent Boston Pizza experience from start to finish. They demonstrate outstanding leadership abilities, believe in championing a fun and safe work environment, and contribute to a thriving workplace culture.

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 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 continuously coaching the team on ways to progress.
• Maintains composure and thrives in a fast-paced 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!