At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead kitchen operations, coach team members, and ensure food quality and safety.
- Company: Join the fun and supportive Boston Pizza team!
- Benefits: Earn $18/hour plus tips, flexible scheduling, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy mentorship programs and a respectful team culture.
- Why this job: Take your kitchen leadership skills to the next level in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Previous kitchen experience and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 18 - 18 $ per hour.
Join the Boston Pizza team and take the next step in your restaurant leadership career! We're looking for an Assistant Kitchen Manager (AKM) to join our team at Boston Pizza. If you're an experienced kitchen professional who enjoys leading a team, maintaining high standards, and keeping operations running smoothly in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to have you on board!
As an Assistant Kitchen Manager, you'll play a key role in supporting the Kitchen Manager and restaurant management team. You'll help lead daily kitchen operations, coach and develop team members, maintain food quality and safety standards, and ensure the kitchen consistently delivers an excellent guest experience.
What We're Looking For
- Previous restaurant kitchen experience, with supervisory or leadership experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of food preparation, kitchen operations, and food safety
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to coach, motivate, and hold team members accountable
- Ability to remain calm and make effective decisions during busy service periods
- Strong understanding of cleanliness, sanitation, and food quality standards
- Reliable, dependable, and willing to take initiative
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Ability to work effectively as part of a management team
- Comfortable working evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
- Ability to lead by example in a fast-paced restaurant environment
Compensation
- Starting wage: $18.00/hour
- Additional tips: approximately $2.50 - $3.00/hour
- Estimated total earnings: approximately $20.50 - $21.00/hour, depending on hours and tip distribution
- Opportunities for increased responsibility and career advancement
- Management training and leadership development opportunities
Why Work at Boston Pizza?
- Flexible scheduling that supports your lifestyle and work-life balance
- Opportunities for career growth within the restaurant and Boston Pizza head office
- Management training and leadership development opportunities
- Mentorship programs and professional development
- Employee recognition and reward programs
- Opportunities to build relationships and give back to the local community
- Access to the Boston Pizza Scholarship Program
- A respectful team environment where your ideas and feedback matter
What You'll Do
- Support the Kitchen Manager in overseeing daily kitchen operations
- Lead and supervise kitchen staff during assigned shifts
- Ensure food is prepared and presented according to Boston Pizza standards
- Monitor food quality, portion control, consistency, and ticket times
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and food safety
- Assist with food preparation, line setup, and kitchen operations as needed
- Train, coach, and develop kitchen team members
- Provide ongoing feedback and support to help team members succeed
- Assist with scheduling, shift organization, and team deployment
- Help manage labour and productivity during shifts
- Monitor inventory, prep levels, and product usage
- Communicate product shortages, equipment issues, and operational concerns to management
- Ensure proper opening, shift-change, and closing procedures are followed
- Help resolve kitchen and service issues quickly and professionally
- Promote a positive, respectful, and accountable team culture
- Lead by example and maintain a professional attitude at all times
- Support the Kitchen Manager with achieving operational, financial, and guest service goals
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!
Assistant Kitchen Manager in Calgary employer: Boston PIzza
Boston Pizza est un employeur exceptionnel qui valorise l'équilibre entre vie professionnelle et vie privée grâce à des horaires flexibles. Avec de nombreuses opportunités d'avancement, une culture de respect et des programmes de formation enrichissants, les employés peuvent s'épanouir tout en créant des liens solides au sein de leur équipe. Rejoindre Boston Pizza, c'est faire partie d'une communauté dynamique où le développement personnel et professionnel est au cœur de notre mission.
