Assistant Restaurant Manager

SSP Group plc; Richmond; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

RRSP with company match

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

SSP Canada is hiring a Restaurant Manager to lead a full-service restaurant with bar at YVR. You will oversee Front of House leadership, guest engagement, and service flow, while partnering with the Kitchen Manager to ensure food quality and on-time service.

The role requires at least 2 years in restaurant management, with strong floor leadership in a fast-paced setting. Candidates must be eligible for Transport Canada security clearance and have a high school diploma; post-secondary education

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years restaurant management or supervisory experience in a full-service environment.
• Full-service dining with bar experience required.
• Strong floor leadership in fast-paced, high-volume settings.
• Passion for hospitality, food quality, and service excellence.
• Comfortable working with POS systems, Microsoft Office, and operational tools.
• High School Diploma required; post-secondary education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day leadership of a full-service restaurant with bar.
• Lead Front of House and service execution, ensuring strong floor presence and guest engagement.
• Partner with the Kitchen Manager to maintain food quality, timing, and service flow.
• Coach, develop, and motivate hourly team members and supervisors.
• Uphold food safety, alcohol service, and operational compliance standards.
• Assist with scheduling, labor management, inventory, and administrative tasks.
• Monitor systems, ticket flow, and operational priorities during service.
• Step in to solve problems quickly while keeping the guest experience front and center.

Skills

Floor leadership

Guest engagement

Staff coaching

POS systems

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma

Post-secondary ed preferred

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) | Whistler

$55,346 / year + quarterly & year-end bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

What You’ll Do

• Support the day-to-day leadership of a full-service restaurant with bar
• Lead Front of House and service execution, ensuring strong floor presence and guest engagement
• Partner with the Kitchen Manager to maintain food quality, timing, and service flow
• Coach, develop, and motivate hourly team members and supervisors
• Uphold food safety, alcohol service, and operational compliance standards
• Assist with scheduling, labor management, inventory, and administrative tasks
• Monitor systems, ticket flow, and operational priorities during service
• Step in to solve problems quickly while keeping the guest experience front and center

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2 years of restaurant management or supervisory experience in a full-service environment
• Full-service dining with bar experience required
• Strong floor leadership and the ability to lead teams in fast-paced, high-volume settings
• Passion for hospitality, food quality, and service excellence
• Comfortable working with POS systems, Microsoft Office, and operational tools
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize competing demands
• Ability to obtain Transport Canada security clearance (5-year background check)
• High School Diploma required; post-secondary education preferred

Why SSP Canada

• High-energy, high-visibility location at YVR
• Clear partnership with an experienced RGM
• Career progression opportunities with a global food & beverage leader
• Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, PTO, RRSP (w/ company match), EAP, and bonus eligibility

Additional Statements

This position is located in a secure airport environment and a Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC) is required. All candidates must be legally authorised to work in Canada and must be able to provide the necessary government-issued documentation required for airport security clearance. Documentation will be reviewed during the onboarding process in accordance with Transport Canada regulations. Further information can be found at:https://tc.canada.ca/en/programs/non-funding-programs/transportation-security-clearance-program/apply-transportation-security-clearance

SSP Canada is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities, 2005 in our recruitment and employment practices. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, including the interview and assessment stage, due to a disability, please inform us of your need and the nature of the accommodation(s) that may be required.