Kitchen Department Manager - QUICK SERVICE RESTAURANT

Adecco; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live in mountain destinations

Accommodation options available

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a Kitchen Department Manager - Quick Service Restaurant to lead a high-volume operation in Banff/Canmore, Alberta. This permanent, full-time role offers mountain living with accommodation options available. You will drive food quality, safety, and team development while shaping daily kitchen performance.

Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll manage inventory, costs, and shift execution in a fast-paced environment, mentoring future hospitality leaders across Canmore and Banff.

Qualifications

• Kitchen management or restaurant leadership experience in a high-volume environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, kitchen operations, and inventory management.
• Proven leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
• Valid Food Safety Certification.
• Evenings, weekends and holidays availability.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and shift execution.
• Drive food quality, consistency, and speed of service.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Manage inventory, ordering, food costs, and waste control.
• Train, coach, and develop kitchen team members and leaders.
• Monitor operational performance and implement improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Inventory management

Communication

Problem-solving

Team development

Flexibility

Job description

Are you an experienced Kitchen Manager, Food Service Manager, Restaurant Manager, or Kitchen Operations Leader looking for an opportunity that offers more than just a job?

Adecco is currently recruiting for a Kitchen Department Manager - QUICK SERVICE RESTAURANT to join a high-volume hospitality operation in the stunning mountain communities of Banff and Canmore, Alberta. This is an exciting opportunity to build your leadership career while enjoying an unbeatable Rocky Mountain lifestyle surrounded by world-class hiking, skiing, outdoor adventure, and breathtaking scenery.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will lead all aspects of kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, food safety compliance, operational efficiency, and team performance. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy developing high-performing teams, we want to hear from you.

• Location: Canmore & Banff, Alberta (multiple positions)
• Job type: Permanent|Full-time
• Live and work in the heart of the Canadian Rockies | Accommodation options available for discussion

Here’s why you should apply:

• Permanent full-time position
• Live and work in one of Alberta’s premier mountain destinations
• Accommodation options available for discussion
• Career growth with a respected hospitality employer
• Leadership role with direct impact on restaurant success
• Dynamic, high-volume environment where no two days are the same
• Opportunity to develop and mentor future hospitality leaders

Responsibilities:

• Lead daily kitchen operations and shift execution.
• Drive food quality, consistency, and speed of service.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Manage inventory, ordering, food costs, and waste control.
• Train, coach, and develop kitchen team members and leaders.
• Monitor operational performance and implement improvements.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Previous kitchen management or restaurant leadership experience in a high-volume environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, kitchen operations, and inventory management.
• Proven leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
• Valid Food Safety Certification.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Reliable transportation is an asset.
• Must be legally eligible to work and reside in Canada