Back of House Restaurant jobs in Calgary, AB

Leopold’s Tavern Bowness is looking for an awesome Prep Cooks to join our back-of-house team! At Leo’s, we offer great wages based on experience, ability, and availability, plus stellar tips and plenty of room for advancement for the right person. We also believe in treating our people right—with perks like a free meal every shift, 2 x 50% off drink discounts after each shift, 25% off anytime, and of course, the raddest Leo’s swag and uniforms.

Open availability preferred - must be able to work morning shifts.

What’s in it for you?

Leo’s Livin’ Perks

• Competitive Wages – Excellent pay based on experience, ability, and availability
• Perkopolis – Access to discounts on everyday purchases and entertainment
• Awesome Tips – Busy bars + loyal guests = big rewards for FOH & BOH
• Employee Benefits – Choose a package that fits your lifestyle
• Day-One Benefits – No waiting period for new hires
• Discounts – Up to 50% off food, drinks, and merch for all staff, plus free meals for BOH & managers
• Flexible Scheduling – We’ll work with you, whether part-time or career-building
• Mental Health Support – Partnerships with groups to ensure you get the help you need
• Career Growth – Opportunities to grow into management and Support Team roles
• Gym Discounts – 25% off GoodLife memberships + $0 sign-up fee
• Home Internet & Cell Discounts – Thanks to our partnership with Rogers
• Staff Events – Western Canada–wide staff parties and gatherings throughout the year
• Free Leo’s Gear – Clothing, gear, and internal giveaways

What You’ll Be Doing

Specific Responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Support your teammates and contribute to the team’s success
• Prepare menu items in line with Leo’s recipes, specs, and brand standards
• Complete daily prep efficiently and according to established prep lists and priorities
• Maintain high standards for food quality, consistency, portioning, labelling, storage, and rotation
• Follow Leo’s food safety and sanitation standards at all times
• Keep prep areas, coolers, storage spaces, and equipment clean, organized, and ready to go
• Minimize waste through proper preparation, portioning, rotation, and product handling
• Communicate shortages, low stock, or prep concerns to the Prep Lead or management team
• Stay up to date on Leo’s specials, practices, recipe changes, and manager communications
• Approach your work with pride, ownership, attention to detail, and fun

What We’re Looking For

Specific Job Requirements:

• Must be able to work mornings
• Open availability preferred
• Reliable transportation is required
• A positive, professional, and accountable attitude
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment and goes above and beyond

About Us

At Leo’s, our community bar culture is built on customer service, quality, and fun. We aim to deliver consistency in every visit while making sure both our guests and our crew enjoy the experience.

Our values guide everything we do. We believe in being authentic—what you see is what you get. We stay grateful and humble, knowing that it takes every member of the team to create something great. We’re inclusive, welcoming people from all walks of life and making sure everyone feels they belong. We stay innovative, always looking for new ways to improve and keep things fresh. We’re relentless in our drive to deliver high standards, even when the pace is fast. And we’re always community-minded, because Leo’s is more than just a tavern—it’s a place where people connect.

At Leo’s, there’s no “front of house” and “back of house”—it’s one team, one dream. If one succeeds, we all succeed. Every role matters, and we’ve built an environment where we lift each other up and celebrate wins together.

We’re proud to foster a diverse, welcoming, and safe workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. That commitment has helped us earn recognition as a Deloitte Best Managed Company.

At Leo’s, we value professionalism, respect, and accountability. To keep our team culture positive and productive, we maintain a zero-tolerance approach to negativity, disruptive behavior, or lack of accountability. In short—show up ready to work, respect others, and take ownership of your role. We’re proud of the environment we’ve built, and we’re committed to keeping it supportive and focused.

Our crew is at its best when everyone feels included, respected, and valued. We’re an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a team that represents all kinds of experiences, perspectives, and stories. That mix is what makes working (and hanging out) here awesome.

Decisions around hiring, training, pay, and promotions come down to performance, potential, and passion—not on any protected ground. If you need a hand or an accommodation during the process, just let us know. We’ve got your back.

Ready to Join the Team?

If you meet our hiring criteria, our manager will reach out using the contact info from your resume to set up an interview. Walk-in resumes are also welcome!

Wage (based on experience): $17-$18/hour plus tip out, benefits, and Leo’s Livin’ perks.

Thanks for considering Leopold’s Tavern—we can’t wait to meet you.

– The Leo’s Recruiting Team

Pay: $17.00-$18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Store discount

Experience:

• Prep Cook: 1 year (required)
• Hospitality: 1 year (required)
• Restaurant Kitchens: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Safety Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person