Lead Cook - Premium Events

Job summary

Lead and support kitchen staff in a high-volume environment to deliver high-quality food for stadium events. Ensure strict adherence to food safety standards while mentoring team members and coordinating with operations and catering teams.

Job details

Lead Kitchen Cook Bring your leadership to game day. Princess Auto Stadium is home to some of Manitoba's most exciting live events—from championship football to concerts and major community gatherings. Behind every unforgettable event is a culinary team that delivers fast, fresh, and high-quality food to thousands of guests. We're looking for a Lead Kitchen Cook who thrives in high-energy environments and takes pride in leading a team that delivers exceptional stadium dining experiences. What You'll Do Lead and support kitchen staff during high-volume event service Prepare and execute menu items with consistency, quality, and speed Maintain high standards of food safety, cleanliness, and organization Mentor and train cooks and kitchen team members Work closely with concessions, catering, and operations teams to ensure smooth service Requirements What You Bring 3+ years of experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment Previous leadership or supervisory experience in hospitality or food service Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen operations Flexible availability for evenings, weekends, and event days Must be available for all Blue Bombers home games (10 per season) Benefits Why You'll Love Working Here Be part of the excitement of major sporting events, concerts, and large-scale experiences Work with a passionate culinary and hospitality team in a world class production kitchen under experienced Red Seal Chefs A fast-paced environment where every event is different Opportunities to grow within stadium hospitality and event operations Apply today and be a key part of the ultimate game day culinary experience! The Winnipeg Football Club welcomes applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds and abilities. In accordance with accessibility and human rights legislation the Winnipeg Football Club will provide interview accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities and other protected needs. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs should you be a successful candidate for interview.

What you’ll do

Lead and support kitchen staff in a high-volume environment to deliver high-quality food for stadium events. Ensure strict adherence to food safety standards while mentoring team members and coordinating with operations and catering teams.

Requirements

Requires over 3 years of experience in fast-paced kitchens with previous supervisory experience in hospitality. Candidates must have flexible availability for evenings and weekends, including all Blue Bombers home games.

Benefits

• Exposure to major sporting events and concerts • Opportunity to work with Red Seal Chefs • Career growth opportunities in stadium hospitality and event operations

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Production · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• staff · Preferred
• Teams · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Energy · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Event Service · Preferred
• Flexible · Preferred
• Food service · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Kitchen Leadership
• High-Volume Food Production
• Food Safety
• Staff Mentoring
• Kitchen Operations
• Menu Execution
• Hospitality Management
• Catering Coordination

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Sports & Recreation
• Management & Leadership