Assistant General Manager ; The Cambie Bar (Gastown)

Push Operations; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health & dental benefits

Staff discounts on food & beverages

Business casual dress

Job summary

The Cambie Bar (Gastown) in Vancouver is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant General Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate is a hospitality professional with strong leadership, floor operations experience, and a commitment to creating memorable guest experiences.

As Assistant General Manager, you will collaborate with The Cambie leadership team and the Food & Beverage Operations Manager to support daily operations, develop the team, maintain service standards, and help achieve business

Qualifications

• 3+ years of proven leadership or floor management experience within the hospitality industry.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant operations, guest service, and team leadership.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coach, train, and develop employees effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Experience with scheduling, inventory management, and cost control.
• Ability to remain professional and composed in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering exceptional hospitality experiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily floor operations to ensure smooth, efficient service during busy periods.
• Lead and support front-of-house teams, including hosts, servers, bartenders, and bussers, ensuring excellent guest service, effective communication, proper workflow, and adherence to service standards.
• Monitor guest experiences, address concerns professionally, and create solutions to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Ensure food and beverage service standards, quality control, and presentation meet company expectations.
• Lead, coach, and motivate team members to achieve operational and service goals.
• Provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and performance development support.
• Assist with creating and updating training materials, manuals, and operational procedures.
• Support onboarding and training of new employees to ensure consistency and success.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Assist with scheduling, labour management, and controlling operational costs while maintaining service quality.
• Support inventory management, ordering processes, and product control.
• Monitor sales trends, guest feedback, and operational performance to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with management on promotions, menu initiatives, and strategies to improve guest experiences.
• Work closely with HR on recruitment, hiring onboarding, and employee development.
• Maintain health and safety standards and ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Support a safe, respectful, and professional workplace environment.
• Ensure all team members follow proper procedures and operational standards.
• Be a flexible and hands-on leader who is willing to support any area of operations when needed.
• Maintain a positive attitude and remain calm under pressure in a high-energy environment.
• Work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Team leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Coaching

Training

Scheduling

Inventory management

Cost control

Professionalism

Hospitality experience

Job description

Assistant General Manager ; The Cambie Bar (Gastown)

• Full-Time
• $55,000 - $68,000/year

Job Description

The legendaryThe Cambie Baris looking for an enthusiastic and dedicatedAssistant General Managerto join our team. The ideal candidate is a passionate hospitality professional with strong leadership experience, a background in floor operations, and a commitment to creating memorable experiences for every guest.

As Assistant General Manager, you will work closely with The Cambie leadership team, and Food & Beverage Operations Manager to support daily operations, develop our team, maintain service standards, and help achieve business goals.

We are looking for an outside-the-box thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment, leads by example, and takes pride in delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

Floor & Service Operations

• Oversee daily floor operations to ensure smooth, efficient service during busy periods.
• Lead and support front-of-house teams, including hosts, servers, bartenders, and bussers, ensuring excellent guest service, effective communication, proper workflow, and adherence to service standards.
• Monitor guest experiences, address concerns professionally, and create solutions to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Ensure food and beverage service standards, quality control, and presentation meet company expectations.
• Lead, coach, and motivate team members to achieve operational and service goals.
• Provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and performance development support.
• Assist with creating and updating training materials, manuals, and operational procedures.
• Support onboarding and training of new employees to ensure consistency and success.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

Operations & Business Support

• Assist with scheduling, labour management, and controlling operational costs while maintaining service quality.
• Support inventory management, ordering processes, and product control.
• Monitor sales trends, guest feedback, and operational performance to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with management on promotions, menu initiatives, and strategies to improve guest experiences.
• Work closely with HR on recruitment, hiring onboarding, and employee development.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Maintain health and safety standards and ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Support a safe, respectful, and professional workplace environment.
• Ensure all team members follow proper procedures and operational standards.
• Be a flexible and hands-on leader who is willing to support any area of operations when needed.
• Maintain a positive attitude and remain calm under pressure in a high-energy environment.
• Work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of proven leadership or floor management experience within the hospitality industry.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant operations, guest service, and team leadership.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coach, train, and develop employees effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Experience with scheduling, inventory management, and cost control.
• Ability to remain professional and composed in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering exceptional hospitality experiences.

Why Work With Us?

• Work in a vibrant and energetic atmosphere in the heart of Gastown.
• Join a supportive, collaborative team that values teamwork and growth.
• Be part of a larger hospitality group with opportunities for career advancement.
• Competitive salary:$55,000-$68,000 annually
• Extended health & dental benefits.
• Staff discounts on food and beverages.
• Business casual dress environment.
• A workplace that values professionalism, teamwork, and creating memorable guest experiences.