Company Description Earls Kitchen + Bar is a family-run restaurant group that has grown since the early 1980s into one of North America’s most successful independent brands. With about 7,000 employees across 69 locations from Vancouver to Miami, Earls prides itself on innovation, high-quality ingredients, and welcoming service. The company has evolved from a laid-back burger and beer joint into a trend-setting, high-end restaurant group known for unique, customized locations and continual improvement. Team members and partners share a strong sense of pride in representing the Earls brand, working in an environment that values creativity, quality, and guest experience.
Role Description The Kitchen Staff role at Earls Kitchen + Bar in Calgary, AB is a on-site position focused on supporting daily back-of-house operations. Team members prepare ingredients, cook menu items to specification, and ensure all dishes meet Earls’ standards for flavor, presentation, and consistency. Responsibilities include maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, following food safety and hygiene procedures, and setting up and breaking down workstations. Kitchen Staff collaborate closely with colleagues and front-of-house teams to support smooth service and timely orders, while adapting to changing volumes during peak service times.
Qualifications
- Food Preparation and Cooking skills to consistently produce high-quality menu items.
- Strong knowledge of Hygiene and food safety standards to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Effective Communication and Customer Service skills to work with team members and support a positive guest experience.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen with attention to detail and time management.
- Willingness to learn Earls’ recipes, procedures, and standards; prior restaurant or kitchen experience is an asset.
- Reliability in attendance, flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays, and the ability to stand for extended periods and lift moderately heavy items.
