Directeur Général

Northland Properties; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Northland Properties is seeking an outstanding General Manager to lead our restaurant team, shaping the guest experience, culture, and day-to-day operations. You will partner with our Senior Leadership to train, mentor, and develop a high-performing staff, delivering exceptional hospitality and service with precision.

You will oversee financial performance, staffing, brand ambassador duties, and local marketing, while driving continuous improvement and inclusive leadership across Canada and the

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience leading a full-service restaurant or bar.
• Passionate about developing others.
• Excellent communication skills, written and spoken.
• Organized with strong planning and administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage and analyze financial parameters and controls for all restaurant areas.
• Ensure complete guest satisfaction at all times.
• Oversee maintenance and cleanliness of property.
• Hire, train and schedule staff to meet labour targets.
• Implement initiatives to meet financial targets and performance goals.

Skills

Leadership

People development

Communication

Organizational skills

Training others

Brand ambassadorship

Local marketing

Strategic planning

Guest satisfaction

Job description

We are looking for an incredible General Manager to be the leader of our team. Our people are the heart and soul of our business, and we are on the hunt for an amazing person like you to personify the magic and precision of the overall restaurant experience, all the while providing best-in-class leadership to an awesome group of people.

The Senior Leadership team is here to train and mentor you, while supporting your life goals. Our restaurants are industry leaders in team development and offer unique opportunities for personal growth, regardless of where you are at in your career. You will be sure to make meaningful, career-enhancing connections and lifelong friends along the way.

Our menu, continuously developed by our Executive Chef, features globally inspired flavors and fresh, high quality ingredients. Our passion for the culinary arts and hospitality is evident in our menu, but also in our teams. Both our culinary and front of house staff members are made of people who work to make memorable experiences for our guests, from handcrafted dishes to flawless table service, focused on excellence in every detail.

Key Responsibilities

As the General Manager, you will be at the center of it all - instilling and maintaining an overall positive culture amongst the entire team, developing of all leadership positions, and role modelling hospitality - while heading all operational and financial aspects of the business. Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Manage and analyze financial parameters and controls for all areas of the restaurant and determine business priorities
• Ensure complete guest satisfaction at all times, at an exceptional level
• Oversee and ensure general maintenance and cleanliness of property
• Corroborate successful hiring, training and week-to-week schedules for all departments that achieve labour targets
• Consistently implement initiatives to achieve all financial targets and performance goals

Key Requirements

• 3+ years previous experience leading a full-service restaurant or bar
• Passionate about developing others
• Passionate about food and drink and up on all the latest trends
• Established leadership skills
• Ability to develop and motivate the people around you to always be their best
• Successful in training others to master technical skills
• Highly organized with great planning and administrative skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken
• Ability to showcase Brand Ambassadorship
• Well versed in local marketing skills and event management
• Skilled at setting and achieving short and long-term business goals
• Energetic and positive
• Desire for continuous improvement
• Committed to being inclusive and embracing diversity

Opportunities

With our company, you will have the chance to:

• Gain valuable leadership skills and experience
• Grow your career in our rapidly expanding company
• Cultivate your own development by working with senior leaders
• Attend leadership development seminars and conferences
• Learn about opportunities for taking part in new restaurant opens across Canada and the USA