General Manager

Blue Shock Executive Search; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clothing allowance

Health benefits

Generous vacation

Job summary

Blue Shock Executive Search is seeking a hands-on Restaurant General Manager in Calgary, AB to lead a high-volume, full-service restaurant for an established North American brand.

You will recruit and develop a strong team, drive guest satisfaction, and oversee sales, labour, costs and profitability across locations. Sponsorship or international relocation assistance are not available at this time.

Qualifications

• Proven GM or senior restaurant leadership experience in full-service dining.
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations and financials.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and retain great teams.
• Experience managing sales, labour, costs and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, coach and develop a high-performing restaurant team.
• Create a culture built around hospitality and accountability.
• Deliver an exceptional and consistent guest experience.
• Drive sales, profitability and overall restaurant performance.
• Manage labour, food costs, inventory, budgets and other financial targets.
• Maintain standards across food quality, service, cleanliness and operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve the business and implement actions.

Skills

General Manager

Restaurant Operations

Team Leadership

Sales & Profitability

Job description

About Us:

Since 2003, Blue Shock Executive Search has specialized in recruiting exceptional leadership talent across the restaurant, hospitality, and foodservice industries throughout Canada and the United States. We connect outstanding candidates with industry-leading employers, helping professionals take the next step in their careers and achieve long-term success. Our focus is simple: building strong relationships and creating the right fit for both candidates and clients.

Restaurant General Manager

Calgary, AB

Base Salary: $65,000-80,000

Bonus Opportunity: $20,000

We're looking for a strong, experienced General Manager to lead a high-volume, full-service restaurant with an established hospitality brand operating multiple locations across Canada and the United States.

This is an opportunity for a hands‑on restaurant leader who loves developing people, creating an exceptional guest experience, and driving a successful business.

You'll have ownership of the restaurant's day‑to‑day performance, from building a great team and strengthening the guest experience to managing sales, labour, costs and profitability.

What's in It for You?

• Clothing and cell phone allowance
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Generous vacation program
• Opportunity to grow your career with an established North American restaurant organization

What You'll Lead

• Recruit, coach and develop a high‑performing restaurant team.
• Create an engaging, positive culture built around hospitality and accountability.
• Deliver an exceptional and consistent guest experience.
• Drive sales, profitability and overall restaurant performance.
• Manage labour, food costs, inventory, budgets and other key financial targets.
• Maintain strong standards across food quality, service, cleanliness and restaurant operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve the business and turn them into action.

We're Looking For

• Proven General Manager or senior restaurant leadership experience within full-service dining.
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations and the financial side of the business.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and retain great teams.
• Experience managing sales, labour, costs and profitability.
• A genuine passion for hospitality and delivering an outstanding guest experience.
• A leader who is comfortable being present on the floor and setting the pace for their team.

Candidates must currently reside in Canada to be considered. At this time, sponsorship and international relocation assistance are not available.