Cedars Restaurant Manager

Tigh Na Mara; Parksville; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Awesome People

Birthday/Anniversary Recognition

Resort-Wide Discounts

Travel Awards

Special Room Rates

Tuition Reimbursement

Benefits and Bonuses

Discounted Team Meal Program

Long Service Awards

Wedding/Birth Gifts

Use of Hotel Facilities

Free Parking

Summer BBQ

Job summary

Tigh-Na-Mara invites applications for the Cedars Restaurant Manager position on Beautiful Vancouver Island. You will lead daily restaurant, lounge, bar and seasonal patio operations, delivering exceptional guest experiences while supervising front-of-house teams.

The role requires 5+ years in progressive restaurant management, with strong leadership, budgeting, and safety awareness. Competitive wages, benefits, and growth opportunities are offered at our resort with sunset views and coastlines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive restaurant management experience.
• Experience leading a high-volume, full-service operation.
• Strong knowledge of front-of-house, bar and lounge operations.
• Proven leadership and team-development skills.
• Experience managing labour, budgets, inventory, costs and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily restaurant, lounge, bar and seasonal patio operations.
• Lead, coach, schedule, and develop front-of-house supervisors and team members.
• Maintain exceptional standards for guest service, cleanliness, safety and presentation.
• Oversee sales, labour costs, budgets, inventory and profitability to meet targets.
• Partner with the Director, F&B and culinary team to ensure consistent service.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training and performance development.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, liquor service and workplace safety.

Skills

Restaurant management

Leadership

Budgeting

Team development

Customer service

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Join our fun-loving 300+ strong Tigh-Na-Mara family and learn what makes us one of the best places to work on Vancouver Island

Come and work on an awe-inspiring property with views of the Salish Sea and 22 acres of tranquil forest, the Grotto Spa voted #1 Spa in BC, 2 award-winning restaurants, 10,000 square feet of conference space, 192 unique accommodations, British Columbia's most extensive Resort recreation program, 3 kms of sandy beach and the warmest ocean swimming waters in Canada.Tigh-Na-Mara is a wonderful place to play and to work.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director, Food & Beverage, the Cedars Restaurant Manager leads the day-to-day operation of Cedars Restaurant and Lounge, a high-volume, full-service restaurant serving resort guests and the local community, with seating for approximately 330 guests across the restaurant, lounge, and seasonal patio.

This hands-on leadership role is responsible for delivering exceptional guest experiences while overseeing Team Member performance and development, operational standards, financial performance, and the overall success of the restaurant.

• Competitive wages and eligible Team Member benefits.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• Opportunities for internal growth and promotion.
• Team Member perks and discounts throughout the resort, including Pines Gift Shop, Cedars Restaurant, and the Grotto Spa.
• Access to resort amenities, including the pool and fitness facilities.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• The opportunity to work alongside an amazing team.

responsibilities

• Lead daily restaurant, lounge, bar, and seasonal patio operations.
• Lead, coach, schedule, and develop front-of-house supervisors and Team Members.
• Maintain exceptional standards for guest service, cleanliness, safety, and presentation.
• Oversee sales, labour costs, budgets, inventory, and profitability to support established financial targets.
• Partner with the Director, Food & Beverage, Executive Chef, and culinary team to ensure consistent and efficient service.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, and Team Member development.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, responsible liquor service, workplace safety, and applicable regulations.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, revenue, and the guest experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive restaurant management experience; General Manager experience is considered a strong asset.
• Experience leading a high-volume, full-service restaurant operation.
• Strong knowledge of front-of-house, bar, and lounge operations.
• Proven leadership and team-development skills.
• Experience managing labour, budgets, inventory, costs, and profitability.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead effectively in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Knowledge of food safety, responsible alcohol service, and workplace safety requirements.
• WSET certification is considered an asset.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.

We offer competitive wages, opportunities for career growth, and a positive, inclusive, and sustainability-focused work environment.

Pay Rate: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Our shared goal is to deliver the best guest experience on Vancouver Island with a highly engaged and accountable team.

Perks and Benefits

• Awesome People
• Birthday/Anniversary Recognition
• Resort-Wide Discounts
• Travel Awards
• Special Room Rates
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Benefits and Bonuses
• Discounted Team Meal Program
• Long Service Awards
• Wedding/Birth Gifts
• Use of Hotel Facilities
• Free Parking
• Summer BBQ

We acknowledge and give thanks to the Qualicum and Snaw-Naw-As First Nations on whose ancestral lands we operate.