Assistant Coffee Shop Manager

SSP France Belgique Luxembourg Italie; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food and beverage industry seeks an Assistant Restaurant Manager to oversee Starbucks units at Ottawa International Airport. The role involves team leadership, customer service excellence, and operational management. Ideal candidates will have management experience in a coffee shop environment and strong organizational skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and potential bonuses.

Benefits

End of fiscal year super bonus potential

Free Employee Parking

Comprehensive Benefits

Quarterly bonus potential

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of management experience in food & beverage industry.
• Previous experience managing a Starbucks location is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partners with the Restaurant General Manager to lead the restaurant team.
• Recruits, trains, and develops the team of Food Travel Experts.
• Manages, supervises, and evaluates team member performance.

Skills

Management

Communication

Organizational Skills

Job description

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• End of fiscal year super bonus potential
• Free Employee Parking

• Annual Salary $50,000-$55,000
• Quarterly bonus potential
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Free Employee Parking

SSP Canada operates several restaurants throughout the Ottawa International Airport, including: Darcy McGees, Cork & Well, Starbucks, Tim Hortons, Bridgehead Coffee, Big Rig Brewing, and Canal Market.

The Assistant Restaurant Manager partners with the Restaurant General Manager to lead the restaurant team. Responsibilities include delegating tasks, delivering exceptional customer service, leading by example, and developing the team. This position specifically oversees our Starbucks units.

Essential Functions

• Recruits, trains, develops, and communicates with the team of Food Travel Experts. Implements and maintains guest service standards and brand specifications.
• Maintains merchandising standards, display presentations, signing standards, and monitors inventory levels.
• Develops, plans, and assigns daily goals, tasks, and team member responsibilities.
• Manages, supervises, and evaluates team member performance, providing feedback and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Assists in monitoring sales performance through sales reports and comparison shopping.
• Ensures adherence to company policies, procedures, and health/sanitation standards.
• Handles office tasks including funds management, receiving, inventory, purchasing, scheduling, and payroll.

Skills & Other Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years of management experience in the food & beverage industry, preferably in a coffee shop environment.
• Previous experience managing a Starbucks location is strongly preferred.
• Experience in casual dining settings is also preferred.
• Proven ability to manage conflicts, work under pressure, and exercise sound judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills to prioritize activities effectively.
• Ability to obtain Transport Canada Security Clearance.

SSP Canada is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. If accommodations are needed during the recruitment process, please inform us of your requirements.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Sales and Business Development
• Industries: Food and Beverage Services