Kitchen Supervisor

Overview Kitchen Supervisor

Kitchen Supervisor at Canada's leading casual dining restaurant, Boston Pizza, oversees the daily operations of the kitchen, including the training, development, and performance management of kitchen employees. They are responsible for ensuring that our most important people, our Guests and team members, have an excellent Boston Pizza experience from start to finish. They also demonstrate outstanding leadership abilities, believe in championing a fun and safe work environment, and contribute to a thriving workplace culture. The Assistant Kitchen Manager leads the team during operations focusing on serving perfect food, every time and to work with a sense of purpose and urgency.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise daily kitchen operations, ensuring smooth workflow and timely service.
• Lead, coach, and mentor kitchen staff, promoting teamwork and efficiency.
• Monitor food preparation to ensure consistency, quality, and adherence to Boston Pizza recipes and standards.
• Manage food inventory, portion control, and minimize waste to optimize cost control. Assist in ordering supplies as needed to maintain efficient kitchen operations.
• Address any issues or concerns that arise within the kitchen team promptly and professionally.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of the kitchen area, following proper sanitization practices.
• Ensure all kitchen areas comply with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Assist in staff scheduling to maintain adequate coverage during peak hours.
• Collaborate with the management team to implement strategies for continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a kitchen supervisory role in a fast-paced kitchen environment (4+ years preferred).
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Food Safety certificate is required.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.