Assistant Manager, Restaurant

Tim Hortons; Antigonish; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Tim Hortons in Antigonish, Nova Scotia is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager, Restaurant to join their team at 7 James Street. This permanent, full-time on-site role offers an hourly wage of $21.95 and a varied schedule.

You will lead day-to-day restaurant operations, supervise 5 to 10 staff, manage inventory, support financial reporting, and uphold health and safety standards while delivering strong customer service.

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation requirement and experience in supervision.
• 2–3 years in related restaurant supervision or similar role.
• Strong communication and client-first mindset required.
• Ability to work across early mornings, evenings, weekends.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations and staff supervision.
• Maintain inventory and cost products to support targets.
• Perform performance reviews for staff.
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed.
• Coordinate with suppliers and participate in marketing plans.
• Address customer complaints professionally.
• Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate daily operations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Customer focus

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Tools

POS systems

MS Office

Cash registers

Job description

Tim Hortons in Antigonish, Nova Scotia is looking for an experienced Assistant Manager, Restaurant to join their team at the 7 James Street location. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity with a competitive hourly wage and a varied schedule that keeps the work dynamic and engaging.

In this role, you'll take an active hand in day-to-day restaurant operations — from managing staff and overseeing inventory to delivering strong customer service and supporting financial reporting. If you're someone who thrives under pressure and enjoys leading a team in a busy environment, this position is worth a close look.

About the Role: Assistant Manager, Restaurant

As Assistant Manager, you'll be responsible for a broad range of operational and administrative duties. You'll help plan, direct, and evaluate daily operations, ensure that health and safety regulations are consistently followed, and work closely with suppliers to keep the restaurant well-stocked. You'll also play a key role in keeping the team performing at its best through performance reviews and hands-on supervision of 5 to 10 employees.

This is an on-site position with work completed at the physical location. You'll be working across various shifts — including early mornings, evenings, nights, and weekends — so flexibility is essential. The role involves a combination of sitting, standing, and walking, with extended periods on your feet in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.

Benefits and Salary

This position offers a wage of $21.95 per hour, with 30 to 40 hours per week. Overtime is available. The role is permanent and full-time, providing stable, ongoing employment in the Antigonish area.

Job Details

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Company: Tim Hortons

Location: 7 James Street, Antigonish, NS B2G 1R6

Requisition ID: #3685911

Date Posted: October 1, 2026

Schedule: Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime available

Pay: $21.95/hour | 30 to 40 hours per week

Responsibilities

The Assistant Manager role covers a wide range of daily tasks that keep the restaurant running smoothly. From financial reporting to staff supervision, you'll be involved in nearly every aspect of restaurant operations. These responsibilities require a detail-oriented, dependable leader who can juggle multiple priorities at once.

• Determine the type of services to be offered and implement operational procedures
• Balance cash and complete balance sheets, cash reports, and related forms
• Conduct performance reviews for restaurant staff
• Cost products and services to support financial targets
• Organize and maintain inventory to ensure product availability
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed at all times
• Negotiate arrangements with suppliers for food and other supplies
• Participate in marketing plans and their implementation
• Address customers' complaints or concerns in a professional manner
• Plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate daily operations

Requirements / Skills

Tim Hortons is seeking a candidate who brings proven supervisory experience in a restaurant or food service setting, combined with strong communication skills and a client-first mindset. The ideal person is organized, reliable, and comfortable working in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment across a variety of shifts.

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate required
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years in a related role
• Computer skills: Familiarity with electronic cash registers, MS Office, and point of sale systems
• Supervision: Ability to manage and direct a team of 5 to 10 people
• Personal suitability: Accurate, dependable, flexible, organized, and a strong team player with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Work eligibility: Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or temporary resident with a valid work permit

Accurate, client focus, dependable, efficient interpersonal skills, excellent oral communication, excellent written communication, flexibility, organized, reliability, team player