Kitchen Manager

Boston Pizza International; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Career growth

Community involvement

Boston Pizza Scholarship Program

Management training programs

Mentorship programs

Respectful culture & feedback

Awards & recognition

Job summary

Boston Pizza in Canada invites a Kitchen Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations, lead a motivated team, manage scheduling, training, and cost controls to deliver consistent, high-quality meals. This role emphasizes hospitality, safety, and a positive work culture.

As KM you’ll supervise inventory, ordering, receiving, and prep according to BP standards, mentor staff, and drive performance across shifts to ensure guest satisfaction and a thriving restaurant environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management or supervisory role.
• Strong cost control and inventory skills.
• Ability to train and mentor staff.
• Commitment to food safety and hospitality standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and lead the team during peak hours.
• Manage scheduling, training, and coaching to improve performance.
• Control food and labor costs and ensure quality and consistency.
• Ensure BP standards for food safety, cleanliness, and guest experience.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Team management

Food safety

Job description

Kitchen Manager (KM)

The Kitchen Manager at Canada's leading casual dining restaurant, Boston Pizza, oversees the daily operations of the kitchen, this includes the managing, scheduling, training, and control over 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 preparation of 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

What does a successful Kitchen Manager look like?

• Leads by example and works alongside theirteam 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 is continuously coaching the team on ways to progress
• Maintains composure and thrives in a fast pace environment
• Driven by professional development opportunities, and is consistently seeking new learning and skill-building moments

Pay Range: undefined

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!

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!