General Manager

Wendy's Restaurant Of Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wendy's Restaurant Of Canada in Calgary and Edmonton, AB, seeks two General Managers for full-time, on-site leadership roles. You will oversee daily operations, staff scheduling, training, and performance while upholding food safety and brand standards.

Responsibilities include monitoring sales, controlling costs, inventory management, handling guest concerns, and supporting marketing efforts. Lead by example and develop future leaders within the team.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of restaurant management experience.
• Experience supervising teams and day-to-day operations.
• Strong customer service and guest relationship skills.
• Ability to schedule, train, and coach a diverse staff.
• Knowledge of inventory, cash handling and basic financial reporting.
• Knowledge of food safety, health regulations, and workplace safety.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of restaurant operations on site in Calgary and Edmonton.
• Manage staff scheduling, training, and performance coaching.
• Ensure food safety, cleanliness, and adherence to brand standards.
• Monitor sales, control costs, and manage inventory to profitability.
• Handle guest concerns and support marketing and promotions.
• Lead by example and develop future leaders within the restaurant.

Skills

Restaurant management

Customer service

Staff scheduling

Training and coaching

Inventory control

Food safety

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

Role Description

The General Manager is a full-time, on-site leadership role based in Calgary and Edmonton, AB, responsible for overseeing all aspects of restaurant operations. Day-to-day duties include managing staff scheduling, training, and performance, ensuring food safety, cleanliness, and adherence to brand standards. The General Manager monitors sales, controls costs, and manages inventory to achieve profitability and operational targets. This role also involves handling guest concerns, supporting marketing and promotional activities, and maintaining compliance with company policies and local regulations. The General Manager is expected to lead by example, foster an inclusive team culture, and develop future leaders within the restaurant. We are looking for two qualified general managers with 3-4 years experience in the restaurant industry!

Qualifications

• Experience in restaurant or retail management, including supervision of teams and day-to-day operations.
• Strong skills in customer service, conflict resolution, and guest relationship management.
• Ability to manage scheduling, training, and performance coaching for a diverse team.
• Competence in inventory control, cash handling, and basic financial reporting.
• Knowledge of food safety, health regulations, and workplace safety practices.
• Effective communication and organizational skills, with attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed