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Leopold's Tavern is hiring a Kitchen Manager for our Bowness location!

We?re looking for a highly motivated, experienced Kitchen Manager to lead our team at Leo?s Bowness. This role is all about inspiring and guiding our kitchen crew while upholding the highest standards of food quality, safety, and efficiency, and fostering our one dream one team mentality. You?ll bring strong leadership, proven industry experience, and a passion for creating exceptional food experiences that our guests love.

Ready to lead a team, run a kitchen, and take real ownership of your business? This isn?t just a management role - it?s your opportunity to build, lead, and grow a high-performing kitchen while developing the skills to take your career to the next level. At Leo?s, you?re not just managing - you?re driving performance, building culture, and developing future leaders. You?ll have a direct impact on the success of your team, your kitchen, and your location.

*What you?ll gain working at Leo?s:**

- Full leadership experience managing people, performance, and culture
- Hands-on ownership of inventory, labour, and cost control
- The ability to build, coach, and develop a solid BOH team
- Real business acumen ? understanding how a kitchen operates profitably
- Experience that prepares you for senior leadership and multi-unit roles

What’s in it for you?

*Leo?s Livin? Perks*_*

- Competitive Wages ? Excellent pay based on experience, ability, and availability
- Perkopolis ? Access to discounts on everyday purchases and entertainment
- Awesome Tips ? Busy bars + loyal guests = big rewards for FOH & BOH
- Employee Benefits ? Choose a package that fits your lifestyle
- Day-One Benefits ? No waiting period for new hires
- Discounts ? Up to 50% off food, drinks, and merch for all staff, plus free meals for BOH & managers
- Flexible Scheduling ? We?ll work with you, whether part-time or career-building
- Mental Health Support ? Partnerships with groups to ensure you get the help you need
- Career Growth ? Opportunities to grow into management and Support Team roles




- Gym Discounts ? 25% off GoodLife memberships + $0 sign-up fee
- Home Internet & Cell Discounts ? Thanks to our partnership with Rogers
- Staff Events ? Western Canada?wide staff parties and gatherings throughout the year
- Free Leo?s Gear ? Clothing, gear, and internal giveaways

*What You?ll Be Doing*_Specific Responsibilities, including but not limited to:_*

- Manage daily operations under the direction of the Regional BOH Manager, including all back-of-house areas
- Maintain the highest standard of food safety
- Determine stock needs, interact with vendors, and monitor sales and inventory management
- Manage, recruit, and oversee training of all BOH employees
- Maintain and monitor employees' shift schedules and job performance
- Supervise and communicate promotions and train and educate staff on all promotions
- Place orders with suppliers
- Manage and complete bi-weekly payroll info, including time cards, payroll changes, new hires, and terminations
- Must be open to work a couple late night shifts a week
- Ensure every item served is to the Leo's brand standards of quality and specification
- Ensure high level of BOH engagement and overall team satisfaction
- Identify future leaders and build a solid BOH back-bench

What We?re Looking For

_In addition to the specific responsibilities, here are the specific job requirements:_

- Minimum of three years of kitchen experience in the hospitality industry
- Minimum of two years of managerial experience in a fast-paced kitchen setting
- Adaptable availability
- Ordering, scheduling/labour forecasting & inventory management experience
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think independently
- Effective communication skills, with the understanding of the importance of communication
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Willingness to fill in for team members and

- Location Calgary , AB
- Work location On site
- Salary $ 48,000 to $ 50,000 YEAR annually
- Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source indeed.com #10213537074

- Calgary, AB

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