Posted 2 months ago
Assistant Kitchen Manager
@ Boston Pizza
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Boston Pizza is hiring an Assistant Kitchen Manager to support the Kitchen Manager in leading daily kitchen operations, coaching staff and keeping food quality and safety standards high. The role is full-time, starts at $18.00/hour plus roughly $2.50 to $3.00/hour in tips, with evening, weekend and holiday shifts as required.
Pay:
$18–$22 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Supervise and coach kitchen staff during assigned shifts
- Monitor food quality, portion control and ticket times
- Maintain cleanliness, sanitation and food safety standards
- Help manage inventory, scheduling and labour productivity
Requirements summary:
- Previous restaurant kitchen experience
- Supervisory or leadership experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen operations
- Comfortable working evenings, weekends and holidays
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · icims
- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Food & beverage |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Restaurant or kitchen |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Paid training |
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Boston Pizza
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Proudly recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed and Great Place to Work.
Full company description
Boston Pizza is Canada’s No. 1 casual dining brand. We have been recognized as a Platinum Club member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and are one of Canada’s top fifty great places to work among medium-sized organizations. Also, have been a Franchisees’ Choice Designation winner for seven consecutive years. Boston Pizza also has the Boston Pizza Foundation Future Prospects, which believes that strong role models inspire kids to be great and has raised and donated $27 million to various charities since 1990. Boston Pizza is located in Richmond, BC and has regional offices in Mississauga, ON, and Laval, QC. MISSION: To be the 'gathering place' in every community in Canada. To share great food and even better occasions. VALUES: INTEGRITY: We believe success over time is only possible if we conduct ourselves the right way all the time. INCLUSIVITY: Our decisions are better and our ultimate success greater when we work together as equal members of one family. PASSION: As well as we have done so far, we believe we can always do better in ways that are better. HOSPITALITY: We believe food and fun go hand-in-hand and it shows in our people, our workplace and our restaurants. COMMUNITY: We strive to reduce our negative environmental impact and increase our positive community impact.
- LinkedIn followers
- 21,041
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 4,244
- Reported office locations
- 13571 Commerce Pkwy, 201, Richmond, British Columbia V6V 2R2, CA
- 85 Prologis Blvd, Unit 4, Mississauga, Ontario L5W 0G4, CA
- Business categories
- Snack Food
- Restaurants
- Food and Beverage
- Food Processing
- Other recorded names
- Boston Pizza
- Boston Pizza International Inc
- Specialties
- Casual Dining
- Franchising
- Sports Bar
- Pizza
- and Corporate Culture
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Boston Pizza is Canada’s No. 1 casual dining brand. We have been recognized as a Platinum Club member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and are one of Canada’s top fifty great places to work among medium-sized organizations. Also, have been a Franchisees’ Choice Designation winner for seven consecutive years. Boston Pizza also has the Boston Pizza Foundation Future Prospects, which believes that strong role models…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurants |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Richmond, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1964 |
| Specialties | Casual DiningFranchisingSports BarPizzaand Corporate Culture |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 585 |
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Overview
Assistant Kitchen Manager (AKM)
Starting at $18/hour + approximately $2.50 - $3.00/hour in tips
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?
At Boston Pizza, we believe work should be more than just a job. We’re committed to creating a fun, respectful, and supportive workplace where our team members can grow.
When you join our team, you can enjoy:
- 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
Ready to Join the Team?
If you’re an experienced kitchen leader who is ready to take on more responsibility, develop a team, and help drive a successful kitchen operation, apply today!
Come for a job. Stay for a career. Join the Boston Pizza team!
Responsibilities
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
Qualifications
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!
Min
CAD $20.00/Hr.Max
CAD $22.00/Hr.Journal
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