Executive Restaurant Director – Whistler

JRoss Recruiters; Whistler; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Extended medical and dental benefits

Dining privileges and incentives

Collaborative culture

Live and work in Whistler

Job summary

JRoss Recruiters is seeking a Restaurant Director for a landmark Whistler restaurant. You will lead a high-caliber team, drive operational excellence, and partner with leadership to craft an elevated guest experience aligned with the kitchen program.

You will oversee day-to-day operations and events, manage budgets, and ensure food safety and quality while guiding staff through development and performance improvements.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in F&B with 5+ years in a management role in a similar environment.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Level 1 and Level 2 Food Safe Certification - Serving It Right license.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of an unforgettable culinary experience for guests.
• Provide leadership, development, and motivation to the team to ensure the guest experience is always paramount through consistent delivery of high-quality food and beverages.
• Oversee all day-to-day and event activity to ensure proper planning and execution.
• Ensure all fixed assets are in good working condition, and oversee preventative maintenance of assets.
• Develop and maintain food quality control, profit and loss controls, inventory levels, and labour and product cost monitoring.
• Accountable for the development of sales budgets and responsible for the successful execution of these budgets.
• Responsible for generating growth and restaurant sales and transactions (guest counts).
• Ensure that requirements for appropriate sanitation and food safety levels in respective areas are met.
• Identify root causes of gaps in guest satisfaction and assist in the development of corrective and proactive action plans where appropriate.
• Oversee the development of short and long-term financial and operational plans.

Skills

Leadership

Budget/P&L

Staff development

Guest service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

JRoss Recruiters is seeking a Restaurant Director for a landmark Whistler restaurant. You will lead a high-caliber team, drive operational excellence, and partner with leadership to craft an elevated guest experience aligned with the kitchen program.

You will oversee day-to-day operations and events, manage budgets, and ensure food safety and quality while guiding staff through development and performance improvements.