ZZA Hospitality Group is hiring a Kitchen Manager!

Do you love working with people in the restaurant industry?

Do you enjoy being part of a team that strives to provide the best service and experience possible?

Would you like to be part of Canada’s largest casual dining chain with tons of room for growth?

Then we have the job for you! We are looking for a resourceful full-time Kitchen Manager to be responsible for day-to- day operations of the kitchen, under the direction of the General Manager. You will also be responsible for meeting our restaurant’s revenue, profitability, and quality goals and ensuring Boston Pizza's reputation for outstanding quality of food and cleanliness standards are protected at all times.

The Location is in Red Deer. Only candidates located in Red Deer or are willing to relocate will be considered.

Responsibilities

- Working with the GM, you will ensure our continued success at one of Boston Pizza's busiest locations
- Conducting affairs of the business, 3 priorities: health and safety of all guests, operating to
- Boston Pizza International systems and standards, and ensuring operational profitability
- Organize and supervise shifts
- Help ensure acceptable food and labour costs, inventory control and guest satisfaction
- Control costs (ensuring invoicing is correct) and minimize waste (ensuring all products are of correct quantity, quality and are properly handled, dated, rotated and stored)
- Appraise staff performance and provide feedback to maintain commitment and productivity
- Ensure all kitchen staff are properly trained upon hiring and that any approved changes to
- menu, recipes or procedures are communicated to the staff and effectively implemented
- Ensure there is adequate coverage in all areas of kitchen at all times




- May be required help existing staff or fill in for absent staff: Prepare and cook food dishes to
- Boston Pizza International Standards, ensure quality of food, determine proper food portions, etc.
- Monitor compliance with sanitation and safety rules and regulations
- Monitor operations and initiate corrective action
- Seek out and attend courses that are beneficial to business and personal development
- Work with specialized cooking equipment like dough presses, deep fryers, ovens, etc.
- Nurture a positive working environment and lead by example
- Train and mentor new staff in the same skill sets
- Estimate consumption, forecast requirements and maintain inventory
- Other duties as assigned by GM

Benefits:

· Competitive Wage,

· Additional compensation including Tip pool & Bonus on average totaling around $15,000.

· Health Benefits after 90 Days for Full Time Employees

· Employee Discount

· Flexible Schedule

· Paid Training

· Opportunity for Growth

Requirements

 Experience in full-service Restaurant Kitchen Management or other commercial cookery

 Must legally be allowed to work in Canada

 Excellent in speaking, reading and writing English

 Open availability for days, evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime as necessary

 Strong leadership, motivational and people skills

 Maintain professionalism, cleanliness and personal hygiene at all times

 Ability to work in a fast paced and constantly changing environment

* Must live in Red Deer or be willing to relocate

Thank you for your interest and good luck!

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salaries are based on experience and locations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- In office parking
- Store discount

Work Location: In person

📌 Kitchen Manager (Red Deer)
🏢 Boston Pizza Red Deer
📍 Red Deer