Prado is opening in Calgary
We’re opening our first Prado Coffee in Calgary and we’re pretty excited about it!
Prado is built on exceptional coffee, good food and neighbourhood cafes that people want to come back to. We’re looking for a Cafe Kitchen Lead to help shape the food side of the cafe from day one.
This is a hands-on role for someone who cares about food quality, likes a well-run kitchen and understands that great cafe food should feel fresh, consistent and easy to love.
About the Role
The Cafe Kitchen Lead is responsible for the daily execution of Prado’s food program. You’ll prepare sandwiches, wraps, baked goods and made-to-order brunch items, including eggs and toast options. You’ll also help keep the food program organized, stocked and ready for service.
This role also supports recipe development, testing and food improvements in conjunction with Head Office. That might mean a new muffin recipe, a better garnish for a toast option or support for a seasonal feature so it can be made consistently by the team.
This is a cafe role, so you’ll be part of the full store team. That means supporting service, bar or POS when needed and helping the cafe run smoothly during busy periods.
What You’ll Do
Prepare sandwiches, wraps, cookies, bars, loaves and other cafe food items according to Prado recipes and daily needs
Support streamlined cafe line cooking and brunch service, including eggs, toast options and made-to-order menu items
Maintain consistency in portioning, presentation, freshness, timing and quality
Prepare food safely, efficiently and with attention to detail so the cafe is ready for service
Support food ordering and inventory in partnership with the Cafe Manager
Track ingredient use, waste, shortages and product issues
Keep food storage, prep areas and ingredients clean, organized and ready to use
Monitor food quality, presentation and customer feedback
Support recipe development, testing and improvements in conjunction with Head Office
Communicate approved recipe updates clearly so the team can execute them consistently
Support the bar and POS when required, including preparing drinks to Prado standards
Contribute to service and store flow during busy periods
What We’re Looking For
Previous cafe kitchen, food prep or similar experience
Experience with cafe-style food production, including sandwiches, baking, prep and made-to-order food service
Ability to contribute to recipe development, testing and food improvements
Strong organization, follow-through and attention to detail
Ability to communicate clearly and train others
Understanding of food cost, waste and ingredient use
Food Safe Level 1 or willingness to obtain
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
Who You Are
You care about good food, exceptional coffee and doing things well.
You’re organized, steady and practical. You like a clean prep list, a stocked fridge and a service that runs smoothly. You can move with urgency when it’s busy without letting standards slide.
You enjoy working with a team and understand that a great cafe needs everyone moving together. You like building things: a good prep system, a smooth brunch service, a strong team and a new cafe finding its rhythm.
About Prado
The Good Starts Here. Prado Coffee is built on exceptional coffee, good food and neighbourhood cafes that people want to come back to.
To Apply
Please send your resume and a short note telling us why you’re interested in the Cafe Kitchen Lead role at Prado Coffee Calgary.
From the early days as a single shop on Commercial Drive, Prado Coffee has been proudly serving coffee each day. Our dedication to the craft of coffee and to our customers shines through at each neighbourhood cafe. Now that love is opening in Calgary and we're looking for great coffee people to join our team.
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