MOXIES has been proudly serving local customers for over 35 years, and we continue to grow with the best people on our team! With 66 restaurants in Canada and the US, you need not look any further than your local MOXIES to understand the secret of its success: employees who enjoy a lively, energetic, and fun work atmosphere; the opportunity to create a memorable dining experience for our guests every day; a competitive wage and benefits package; and opportunities to grow personally and professionally.
Key Responsibilities
Culinary Innovation & Leadership
- Menu Development: Conceptualize and implement innovative, on-trend, and globally inspired menus that reflect Moxies’ brand goals and resonate with a diverse clientele.
- Recipe Engineering: Lead the building and testing of recipes, ensuring optimal flavor, presentation, and operational excellence while maintaining cost efficiency.
- Brand Representation: Serve as the culinary brand ambassador by representing Moxies at industry events, media engagements, and professional organizations.
- Collaboration with Beverage Teams: Partner closely with beverage department to curate exceptional food and drink pairings, ensuring an elevated dining experience.
- Ingredient Sourcing: Build and maintain relationships with premium suppliers and work closely with our internal purchasing team.
Operations Management
- Operational Excellence: Work with culinary operations across all locations, ensuring consistent execution of kitchen systems, production processes, and quality standards.
- Financial Management: Develop, monitor, and manage food and labour costs to ensure fiscal discipline while achieving profitability targets.
- Food Safety & Compliance: Leader in food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards, setting benchmarks for excellence across the organization.
- Operational Support: Work with culinary operations to identify areas for improvement and ensure adherence to Moxies’ operational standards and food quality.
Team Development
- Leadership & Mentorship: Inspire and mentor culinary teams at all levels, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.
- Training Programs: Work closely with our L&D team on training initiatives that enhance skills, productivity, and alignment with brand standards.
- Talent Development: Identify high-potential team members and create professional growth opportunities, cultivating a pipeline of future culinary leaders.
- Conflict Resolution: Act as a trusted mediator and advisor, resolving team conflicts effectively to maintain a harmonious work environment.
Strategic Planning & Growth
- Campaigns & Promotions: Partner with executive leadership to conceptualize and launch seasonal campaigns, special menus, and promotions that drive guest engagement.
- Market Analysis: Stay ahead of culinary trends by analyzing market data, guest preferences, and competitor insights to identify opportunities for innovation.
- Systems Optimization: Evaluate and implement new systems and processes that improve operational efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance guest satisfaction.
- New Restaurant Launches: Provide culinary oversight for new restaurant openings, ensuring seamless integration of brand standards and operational excellence.
Key Qualifications
- Culinary Expertise: Proven track record of managing culinary operations for multi-unit restaurants with diverse culinary offerings.
- Innovation & Creativity: Expertise in menu development and concept creation, showcasing versatility across global cuisines.
- Financial Acumen: Strong business acumen with demonstrated experience in budgeting, cost controls, and driving financial performance.
- Leadership Excellence: Inspirational leader with the ability to motivate large, dynamic teams.
- Credentials: Red Seal Certification or equivalent culinary qualifications preferred; a culinary degree or diploma is an asset.
- Problem Solving: Strategic thinker with exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities.
- Performance Under Pressure: Proven ability to deliver consistent, high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.
- Guest-Centric Mindset: Deep passion for guest satisfaction, coupled with a collaborative approach to enhancing the dining experience.
- Industry Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of culinary trends, food science, and operational best practices, with a focus on innovation.
- Technological Proficiency: Familiarity with advanced culinary and operational technologies, including inventory management systems and kitchen automation tools.
About Moxies
Founded in Calgary in 1986, MOXIES is a premium casual restaurant chain that operates in 66 locations in both Canada and the US. Our restaurants are both company-owned and franchised operations, located in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, Texas, and Florida. The brand has plans for further expansion across North America, with several new units already in development.
Every MOXIES is richly decorated and provides an upscale dining environment where everyone feels comfortable. With an emphasis on stellar service combined with a full-service menu, our guests gather at MOXIES for a delicious and memorable dining experience.
Our menu offers globally inspired flavors made with fresh ingredients and served with a friendly, fun and energetic approach to hospitality. We don’t simply hire outstanding people, we build outstanding teams that are recognized industry-wide for their passion, innovation, spirit, creativity, and dedication. MOXIES attracts the kind of people that make work feel like play; the kind of people who are full of life with a talent for making others feel special. If that sounds like you, please tell us more about yourself and apply now.
About Northland Properties
MOXIES operates as a division of Northland Properties Corporation. Recognized throughout Canada as one of the most trusted names in hotels, restaurants, sports, and construction, Northland Properties is the force behind well-known brands including The Sandman Hotel Group, The Sutton Place Hotels, MOXIES, Chop Steakhouse & Bar, Denny’s Restaurants, Shark Club Sports Bar, Portmarnock Hotel and Golf Links, Revelstoke Mountain Resort, Grouse Mountain, The Dallas Stars, Northland Asset Management Company and more to come!
Proud to be 100% Canadian-owned, Northland Properties' are recognized as one of the most trusted names in hotels, restaurants, resorts, sports, construction, and asset management. Our well-known and loved brands have been bringing people together to celebrate unforgettable experiences across Canada, the US, Ireland, and the UK for over 50 years. As Canada’s fastest-growing hospitality group, we believe the foundation of our continued success is our people and their ability to take great care of our guests.
At Northland Properties, we are committed to building a network of talented professionals who can help to provide exceptional hospitality experiences. As an equal opportunity employer, we are constantly seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join us in various fields, including Construction, Finance, IT, HR, Marketing, and Support Center. To join our dedicated team and be a part of our thriving hospitality community, explore the exciting career opportunities available at https://northland.ca/careers/.
