Kitchen Supervisor | Part-Time | Spruce Meadows

Oak View Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension matching

Job summary

Oak View Group seeks a Kitchen Supervisor for Spruce Meadows in Calgary. The role oversees kitchen operations, ensures safety and quality, and leads staff to deliver timely, high-standard meals in an outdoor-oriented venue environment.

Candidates should have 2–3 years of supervisory kitchen experience, a culinary degree, and strong leadership and communication skills. The position involves varied shifts, and the venue may operate in outdoor conditions.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of previous supervisory experience in a kitchen or culinary environment.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and sanitation.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting and lead a team.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Willingness to work varied shifts including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen team members, including cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers, and other kitchen personnel.
• Oversee food preparation and cooking to ensure standards and timelines.
• Maintain high-quality food presentation and portioning.
• Ensure food safety regulations are followed, including proper storage and handling.
• Monitor inventory levels of food, equipment, and supplies.
• Ensure station setups and breakdowns are completed properly before and after shifts.
• Assist with inventory management and stock rotation.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment, workstations, and storage areas.
• Record food and supply orders and any incidents; participate in plate-up and buffet service.

Skills

Kitchen supervision

Food safety knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Position Summary

The Kitchen Supervisor oversees kitchen operations and ensures the highest standards of food quality, safety, and efficiency. The Kitchen Supervisor will be responsible for supervising kitchen staff, managing inventory, maintaining sanitation standards, and ensuring a smooth and productive workflow. Must be comfortable working in outdoor conditions.

This role pays an hourly rate of $19.00-$24.00 CAD.

Benefits for Part-Time roles: Pension matching.

This position will remain open until October 16, 2026.

About The Venue

Spruce Meadows is South Calgary's leading Sports and Entertainment District, located on the border of Southwest Calgary. Regarded as one of the top show jumping venues on the planet, a stunning 500-acre property also hosts a wide range of events, including tournaments, concerts, festivals, and world-famous markets.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen team members, including cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers, and other kitchen personnel.
• Oversee food preparation and cooking, ensuring food is prepared according to restaurant standards and timelines.
• Maintain high-quality food presentation and portioning.
• Ensure all food safety regulations are followed, including proper storage and handling of food.
• Monitor inventory levels of food, equipment, and supplies.
• Ensure station/department set-ups and breakdowns are completed properly before and after shifts.
• Assist with inventory management, including stock rotation and ordering supplies to maintain a smooth operation.
• Enforce food safety and sanitation standards in the kitchen, ensuring compliance with health department regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment, workstations, and storage areas.
• Maintain accurate records of food and supply orders, as well as any incidents or accidents that occur in the kitchen.
• Communication and participation in plate-up and buffet presentation and service.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of previous experience in a supervisory or lead role in a kitchen or culinary environment.
• Culinary degree and relevant certifications preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen equipment.
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work different shifts, which may include holidays, evenings, and weekends.
• Comfortable working in an indoor/outdoor environment.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.