General Manager - Cafe Lunette

Auberge du Pommier; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bistro in Halifax seeks a General Manager to uphold exceptional service standards and lead a dynamic team. The role involves staff management, operational excellence, and financial oversight in a vibrant dining environment. Ideal candidates have over 3 years of fine dining experience and a passion for hospitality.

Benefits

Paid vacation, sick, and personal days

Health, Dental and Vision benefits

Discounted gym membership

Tuition Reimbursement

Monthly dining allowance

Qualifications

• Over 3 years of experience in fine dining as a General Manager.
• Self-starter, flexible, and capable of working independently.
• Experience conducting performance reviews.

Responsibilities

• Achieve the highest service standards and exceed guest expectations.
• Collaborate with management teams to recruit and schedule staff.
• Conduct regular P&L reviews to analyze financial performance.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Organizational Skills

Business Acumen

Education

Post-secondary Degree/Diploma in Hospitality Management

Job description

Café by day, bistro by night, we proudly play host to morning coffee and viennoiserie, breezy business lunches, weeknight rendez-vous, lazy Sunday brunches and everything in between.

Executed by Chef de Cuisine Vanessa Belanger, our menus feature a greatest hits list of timeless French classics — from traditional onion soup and steak tartare, to comforting boeuf Bourguignon and seafood bouillabaisse. On weekends, we invite our guests to rise and shine for a rich variety of pastries, crêpes, galettes and breakfast sandwiches.

What's in it for you?

• Paid vacation, sick, and personal days
• Gratuity sharing
• Health, Dental and Vision benefits with Enhanced Mental Health Coverage
• Discounted gym membership and Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life & Disability Insurance
• Management Uniform / Clothing Reimbursement
• Monthly dining allowance for all Freehand locations
• 50% Dining Discount for all Freehand locations
• RRSP Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement

Job Description

The Day to Day :

• Achieve the highest service standards and exceed guest expectations daily
• Collaborate with FOH / BOH management teams to recruit, select, orient, assign, schedule, and review staff
• Enforce company policies and procedures effectively
• Meet operational objectives by preparing and implementing action plans, and maintaining quality standards of service
• Coordinate with Events and Private Dining teams to ensure smooth private dining operations
• Resolve associate and guest conflicts through service recovery and implement necessary changes
• Work with BOH Management to control costs by reviewing portion sizes and minimizing waste
• Estimate food and beverage needs and place orders with suppliers
• Maintain budget and employee records
• Prepare payroll and monitor related records
• Ensure compliance with all company and government regulations
• Arrange maintenance and repair of equipment as needed
• Develop managers and staff through regular training, coaching, and performance reviews
• Foster an engaging and energetic team environment
• Drive growth and sales through marketing initiatives
• Conduct regular P&L reviews to analyze financial performance

Qualifications

• Over 3 years of experience in fine dining as a General Manager
• Experience in a similar environment
• Self-starter, flexible, and capable of working independently
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience conducting performance reviews (written and verbal)
• Strong business acumen
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Post-secondary Degree/Diploma in Hospitality Management, Food and Beverage Management, or equivalent (asset)