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

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

   

  🔧 What You’ll Do

  • Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with Boston Pizza standards and Alberta Health Services regulations.

  • Lead pre-shift meetings, line checks, and safety audits to uphold food safety and quality.

  • Manage food and supply inventory, control costs, and minimize waste (target <1% per shift).

  • Drive sustainability goals—reduce packaging costs by 12-15% compared to 2024.

  • Maintain equipment functionality and coordinate timely repairs and preventative maintenance.

  • Lead, coach, and develop your kitchen team with ongoing training and performance reviews.

  • Ensure a clean, organized, and motivating work environment.

  📊 Goals You’ll Be Measured On

  • Food cost variance ≤2%

  • K-Time (kitchen speed): 85–90%

  • 100% compliance on audits (AHS, CBSA, Steritech) with zero P1 or P2 violations

  • Staff turnover rate <10%

  • Positive guest and team satisfaction feedback

• • A proactive, hands-on kitchen leader with strong organization and communication skills.

  • Passionate about food quality, safety, and team development.

  • Experienced in high-volume kitchen environments.

  • Knowledgeable in AHS food safety standards and audit protocols.

  • Food Safety and First Aid certification
  • College Degree/Diploma in Hospitality industry