Kitchen Leadership Lead | Chef Mentor & Growth

Moxies; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Northland Restaurant Group seeks a dynamic leader to guide culinary operations on a shift basis, reporting to the Executive Chef. You will drive quality, maintain a high-energy kitchen, and mentor teammates while focusing on fresh ingredients and consistent service standards.

The role emphasizes developing others, managing budgets, and participating in hiring and training across multiple positions. Calgary-based, full-time with growth opportunities within a Canadian-owned hospitality group.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience in a full-service restaurant or bar.
• Proven leadership skills: desire to develop and motivate the people around you to always be their best.
• Energetic and positive.
• Excellent culinary production skills.
• Able to provide consistent culinary and leadership direction during high revenue periods.
• You thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Committed to being inclusive and embracing diversity.

Responsibilities

• Working with the Chef, some of your responsibilities will include.
• Executing menu items according to company specifications in both prep and line areas.
• Direct culinary operations on a shift basis under the guidance of the Chef to ensure a clean, organized, and successful kitchen with a focus on fresh ingredients and quality control.
• Managing sales and profit budgets.
• Consistent attention to developing others.
• Being part of hiring process, including training, scheduling for multiple positions.

Skills

Leadership experience

People development

Energetic attitude

Culinary production

High-pressure performance

Diversity inclusion

Job description

Northland Restaurant Group seeks a dynamic leader to guide culinary operations on a shift basis, reporting to the Executive Chef. You will drive quality, maintain a high-energy kitchen, and mentor teammates while focusing on fresh ingredients and consistent service standards.

The role emphasizes developing others, managing budgets, and participating in hiring and training across multiple positions. Calgary-based, full-time with growth opportunities within a Canadian-owned hospitality group.