Kitchen Manager

Push Operations; Calgary; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meal/discount program

Health benefits package

Job summary

Push Operations is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager in Calgary to lead daily back-of-house operations and foster a positive team culture. You will ensure consistent food quality, safety, and service standards while developing staff and improving processes.

The role requires hands-on leadership in a fast-paced culinary environment, with a focus on guest experience and cost management. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is expected.

Qualifications

• Proven kitchen leadership experience in restaurant or food service.
• Knowledge of food handling, sanitation, and safety.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining quality.
• Experience with scheduling, inventory control, and cost management is a plus.
• Food safety certification is preferred or must be obtained.
• Availability to work flexible evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and schedule kitchen staff.
• Oversee food preparation, cooking, presentation, and portion standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen per health regulations.
• Monitor inventory, place orders, receive supplies, and rotate stock.
• Support menu planning and recipe execution with management.
• Control food, labour, and operating costs while maintaining standards.
• Ensure equipment is used, cleaned, and maintained; report repairs.
• Address operational issues quickly and communicate with front-of-house and management.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Scheduling

Inventory control

Cost management

Food safety

Allergen awareness

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Kitchen Manager to lead daily back-of-house operations, support a positive team culture, and ensure consistent food quality, safety, and service standards. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced culinary environment and takes pride in developing people, improving processes, and delivering an excellent guest experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, coach, and schedule kitchen staff to maintain efficient daily operations.
• Oversee food preparation, cooking, presentation, and portion standards to ensure quality and consistency.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen in compliance with health, sanitation, and food safety requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels, place orders, receive supplies, and manage stock rotation to reduce waste.
• Support menu planning, recipe execution, and process improvements in collaboration with management.
• Control food, labour, and operating costs while maintaining service standards.
• Ensure equipment is properly used, cleaned, and maintained; report repair needs promptly.
• Address operational issues quickly and communicate effectively with front-of-house and management teams.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen leadership, supervisory, or management experience in a restaurant, hospitality, cafeteria, catering, or similar food service environment.
• Strong knowledge of food handling, sanitation, workplace safety, and allergen awareness.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining a high standard of quality.
• Experience with scheduling, inventory control, ordering, and cost management is an asset.
• Food safety certification is preferred or must be obtained as required.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Opportunities for training, growth, and advancement.
• Staff meal or discount program, if applicable.
• Health benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, where applicable.