Restaurant Supervisor

Team Lead / Restaurant Supervisor – Immediate Start

Nim’s Fried Chicken – Calgary, AB
Pay: CA$16.50–CA$17.80 per hour
Job Type: Part-time / Full-time
Work Location: In person

Join the Team at Nim’s Fried Chicken!

Nim’s Fried Chicken is looking for a reliable, experienced, and hands-on Team Lead / Restaurant Supervisor to help lead our restaurant team.

We are looking for someone who can lead by example, support the team during busy periods, maintain high food and service standards, and take responsibility for getting the job done.

Immediate availability is strongly preferred.

What You'll Do

• Lead and support the team during busy lunch and dinner periods.
• Assign tasks and ensure team members stay productive throughout the shift.
• Help train new employees on customer service, food preparation, cleaning, and restaurant procedures.
• Help open, operate, and close the restaurant depending on your scheduled shift.
• Prepare and cook fried chicken and other menu items according to company recipes and standards.
• Operate fryers and other kitchen equipment safely.
• Take customer orders and operate the POS system accurately.
• Handle cash, debit, and credit transactions.
• Ensure orders are prepared and packed accurately.
• Monitor food quality, portion sizes, presentation, and consistency.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen, front counter, dining area, and workstations.
• Ensure proper food handling, sanitation, and food-safety procedures are followed.
• Monitor inventory and communicate when supplies need to be restocked.
• Handle customer concerns professionally and escalate issues when necessary.
• Support the team during rush periods and step into any position where help is needed.
• Help ensure opening and closing duties are completed properly.
• Maintain a positive, respectful, and productive work environment.

We're Looking For Someone Who Is:

• Reliable and punctual — attendance and dependability are extremely important.
• Hands-on and hardworking — willing to jump in wherever help is needed.
• Comfortable taking responsibility for a shift and leading by example.
• Able to remain calm and organized during busy periods.
• Comfortable giving direction and working with a team.
• Friendly and professional when dealing with customers.
• Able to work independently when required.
• Fast, efficient, and detail-oriented.
• Looking for long-term employment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous restaurant, fast-food, kitchen, or food-service experience is strongly preferred.
• Previous Team Lead, Supervisor, Shift Leader, or senior crew experience is an asset.
• Kitchen/cooking experience is preferred.
• Experience using a POS system is preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling.
• Basic math skills for cash handling and inventory counting.
• Strong communication and customer-service skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Food Handler Certification is an asset.
• English required.

Availability Requirements

This position requires a flexible schedule.

You must be available for a combination of:

• Weekday shifts
• Weekend shifts
• Day shifts
• Evening shifts
• Closing shifts

Candidates with open availability will be strongly preferred.

Immediate Start

We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible.

Preference will be given to candidates who:

• Can start immediately or within one week.
• Have previous restaurant or kitchen experience.
• Are available for both weekdays and weekends.
• Can work evening/closing shifts when scheduled.
• Are dependable and consistently show up for scheduled shifts.
• Are looking for stable, long-term employment.

Please Apply Only If You:

• Have relevant restaurant, kitchen, or food-service experience.
• Are genuinely interested in a Team Lead/Supervisor position.
• Can reliably commute to Calgary, AB T3E 3C9.
• Have reliable transportation or a dependable way to get to work.
• Are available for both weekdays and weekends.
• Can attend an in-person interview if contacted.
• Can start as soon as possible.
• Are dependable, punctual, and committed to your scheduled shifts.

Pay & Benefits

• CA$16.50–CA$17.80 per hour
• Employee meal discounts
• On-site parking
• Opportunities for advancement
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to take on additional responsibility and grow with the business

Interested?

If you are an experienced restaurant worker who is reliable, hardworking, comfortable leading a team, and ready to start soon, we would like to meet you.

Please apply through Indeed. Qualified candidates will be contacted to arrange an in-person interview.

Work Location: In person

Pay: $16.50-$18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15.0 – 44.0 per week

Experience:

• Restaurant management: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person