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Assistant Kitchen Manager
Reference # 2026-20749 Location CalgaryAssistant Kitchen Manager, at Boston Pizza, one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 24 years running, oversee the daily Heart of House operations of Canada’s leading casual dining restaurant. They are responsible for ensuring that our most important people, our guests and our Heart of House team members, have an excellent Boston Pizza experience from start to finish. Skilled at overseeing food preparation, ordering supplies, scheduling shifts, and monitoring inventory levels, they also demonstrate outstanding leadership, have a strong foodservice background, communicate effectively and most of all, champion a fun and safe working environment for all.
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Job Type: Full Time
Flexible Schedule Required - Job Level: Management
Ingredients for Success
What makes a successful kitchen manager at Boston Pizza? Here are the top traits we are looking for.
- Leadership
- Communication
- Problem Solver
- Relationship Expert
- Achiever
- Versatile
Quote
- Travis Taylor – Kitchen Manager
I never thought that working in a kitchen at Boston Pizza as a Kitchen Manager would impact me the way it has. The skills I have learned in the kitchen have also transferred into my personal life. Some of those include being a better people leader, developing organizational and communication skills, and creating great friendships, which I am passionate about! Working as a team to get through the crazy busy rushes humbles you and teaches essential skills like patience and respect. Working in a kitchen at Boston Pizza has been so much fun and incredibly rewarding.
- Meagan Lewis – General Manager
Culture
- Fun environment where you'll meet future life long friends
- The company is always striving to be better
- Opportunities to grow for everyone
- We value performance and results but also our team members
Career Path
Boston Pizza offers many career paths to support your immediate and future success.
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Kitchen Manager branches to Regional Kitchen Manager or General Manager
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Regional Kitchen Manager ends this branch.General Manager branches to Operating Partner (Franchisee Career Path) or Regional Operations Manager (Corporate Career Path)
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Operating Partner (Franchisee Career Path) branches to Franchisee.Regional Operations Manager (Corporate Career Path) branches to Senior Operations Manager
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Franchisee ends this branch.Senior Operations Manager branches to Director of Operations.
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Director of Operations ends this branch.
Benefits/
Rewards
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Training & Professional Development
Online and on the job training. Manager Development Certification and Management Training Program. Leadership conference and leadership on the road.
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Work/Life Balance
Flex scheduling, days or nights.
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Industry Leader
55 year old company with over 375 Restaurants from coast to coast!
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Community Focused
A company entrenched in community service with opportunities to give back.
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Collaboration
Share your best ideas with our corporate team – KM Corner, KM Council, Access to Regional Operations Managers, Senior Operations Managers and Senior Leadership
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Awards & Recognition
BPI Scholarship Awards
Job Description
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Reference # 2026-20749 Location Calgary Date posted 09/02/2026 Address Bow Trail - 1313 33rd Street SW Calgary, Alberta T3C 1P2 CanadaAssistant 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!
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
Pay Range: $20.00 - $22.00 CAD Hourly
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