Kitchen Manager

Boston Pizza International, Inc. (New Glasgow); Surrey; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading casual dining restaurant is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations, manage the team effectively, and ensure excellent guest experiences. This role involves scheduling, training, and control of food and labor costs, while fostering a fun and safe work environment. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, organizational abilities, and a commitment to food safety and hospitality standards. Opportunities for career growth within the company are available.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Career growth opportunities

Scholarship Program

Training Programs

Reward and recognition programs

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen management role is preferred.
• Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively.
• Commitment to food safety and brand standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the kitchen team.
• Manage scheduling and training of staff.
• Control food and labor costs effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

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 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

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 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

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!