Lead Cook - Premium Events

Blue Bombers; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Winnipeg Football Club is seeking a Lead Kitchen Cook to lead a high-energy culinary team inside Princess Auto Stadium. You will oversee staff during events, ensure fast, fresh and high-quality stadium dining, and work closely with concessions and operations to deliver smooth service.

Candidates should have 3+ years in a fast-paced kitchen, leadership experience, strong food safety knowledge, and be available for evenings, weekends and all home games.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a fast-paced kitchen
• Leadership or supervisory experience in hospitality or food service
• Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen operations
• Flexible availability for evenings, weekends, and event days
• Must be available for all Blue Bombers home games (10 per season)

Responsibilities

• Lead and support kitchen staff during high-volume event service
• Prepare and execute menu items with consistency, quality, and speed
• Maintain high standards of food safety, cleanliness, and organization
• Mentor and train cooks and kitchen team members
• Work closely with concessions, catering, and operations teams to ensure smooth service

Skills

Leadership

Fast-paced environment

Food safety

Team mentoring

Event day availability

Job description

Lead Kitchen Cook

Bring your leadership to game day.

Princess Auto Stadium is home to some of Manitoba’s most exciting live events—from championship football to concerts and major community gatherings. Behind every unforgettable event is a culinary team that delivers fast, fresh, and high-quality food to thousands of guests.

We’re looking for a Lead Kitchen Cook who thrives in high-energy environments and takes pride in leading a team that delivers exceptional stadium dining experiences.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support kitchen staff during high-volume event service
• Prepare and execute menu items with consistency, quality, and speed
• Maintain high standards of food safety, cleanliness, and organization
• Mentor and train cooks and kitchen team members
• Work closely with concessions, catering, and operations teams to ensure smooth service

What You Bring

• 3+ years of experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in hospitality or food service
• Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen operations
• Flexible availability for evenings, weekends, and event days
• Must be available for all Blue Bombers home games (10 per season).

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Be part of the excitement of major sporting events, concerts, and large-scale experiences
• Work with a passionate culinary and hospitality team in a world class production kitchen under experienced Red Seal Chefs
• A fast-paced environment where every event is different
• Opportunities to grow within stadium hospitality and event operations

The Winnipeg Football Club welcomes applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds and abilities. In accordance with accessibility and human rights legislation the Winnipeg Football Club will provide interview accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities and other protected needs. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs should you be a successful candidate for interview.