Assistant Kitchen Manager (AKM)
Assistant Kitchen Managers at Canada's leading casual dining restaurant, Boston Pizza, oversee the daily operations of the kitchen, including the training, development, and performance management of kitchen team members. They are responsible for ensuring that our most important people—our Guests and team members—have an exceptional Boston Pizza experience from start to finish. They demonstrate outstanding leadership, champion a fun and safe work environment, and contribute to a thriving workplace culture. The Assistant Kitchen Manager leads the team during daily operations, focusing on serving perfect food every time while working with a sense of purpose and urgency.
What does a successful Assistant 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.
- Is committed to championing the "Heart of Hospitality," Boston Pizza's Brand Standards, and food safety.
- Communicates effectively by sharing goals and challenges while continuously coaching the team to grow and succeed.
- Maintains composure and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
- Is driven by professional development opportunities and is consistently seeking new learning and skill-building experiences.
Why Is BP a Great Place to Work?
- Flexible scheduling that fits your lifestyle and supports a healthy work-life 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 meaningful 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.
Requirements
- Previous experience in a supervisory role within a restaurant.
- Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques and culinary trends.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with inventory management systems.
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations within the food service industry.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Food Safe certification (or the ability to obtain it) is considered an asset.
We offer competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement. If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for leadership and a desire to contribute to the success of our organization, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume outlining your relevant experience to [email protected].
Boston Pizza was established over 60 years ago and is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for over 20 consecutive years. We are committed to the development and growth of our team members through integrity, philanthropy, and innovation. If you enjoy working with people in a team environment and believe in exceeding our Guests' expectations every day, Boston Pizza is the place for you!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chestermere, AB T1X 0A9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- Kitchen managment: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
Location:
- Chestermere, AB T1X 0A9 (preferred)
Work Location: In person
