FOH Management - General Manager for relocation

Shark Club Sports Bar & Grill; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Northland Properties is seeking a General Manager to lead our restaurant team with a focus on hospitality excellence and financial performance. You will mentor leaders, drive guest satisfaction, and maintain high standards of service across all departments.

The role emphasizes team development, brand representation, and positive culture, while supporting growth across Canada and the USA. Northland emphasizes equal opportunity employment and ongoing leadership development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of leadership in a full-service restaurant or bar.
• Strong ability to develop and mentor others.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong planning and administrative skills.
• Ability to act as Brand Ambassador and leverage local marketing.

Responsibilities

• Manage and analyze financial parameters and controls for all areas of the restaurant.
• Ensure guest satisfaction at a high level at all times.
• Oversee maintenance and cleanliness of the property.
• Coordinate hiring, training and scheduling to meet labour targets.
• Implement initiatives to achieve financial targets and performance goals.

Skills

Leadership

People development

Communication

Brand ambassador

Marketing & events

Job description

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 6:00 AM

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

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

Proud to be 100% Canadian-owned, Northland Properties' are recognized as one of the most trusted names in hotels, restaurants, resorts, sports, construction, and asset management. Our well-known and loved brands have been bringing people together to celebrate unforgettable experiences across Canada, the US, Ireland, and the UK for over 50 years. As Canada's fastest-growing hospitality group, we believe the foundation of our continued success is our people and their ability to take great care of our guests.

At Northland Properties, we are committed to building a network of talented professionals who can help to provide exceptional hospitality experiences. As an equal opportunity employer, we are constantly seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join us in various fields, including Construction, Finance, IT, HR, Marketing, and Support Center. To join our dedicated team and be a part of our thriving hospitality community, explore the exciting career opportunities available at https://northland.ca/careers/.

Northland Restaurant Group uses AI enabled tools to assist with application management. All hiring decisions are made by people. We do not use AI to screen, assess or select applicants for this posting. Northland Restaurant Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Northland Restaurant Group does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, provincial or local laws. Accommodations are available at any stage of the recruitment process upon request. If you need support, please email [e-mail]. Northland Restaurant Group takes seriously its obligations under the Human Rights Code.