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Job summary

A leading company in Calgary is seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee operations and deliver exceptional customer service. This role involves managing staff, financial reporting, and ensuring a high-quality dining experience. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a passion for food and beverage.

Benefits

Top-quality food and service
Opportunity for learning and career advancement
Excellent Salary and tip program

Qualifications

  • Minimum 1 to 3 years in a senior-level manager role.
  • Strong knowledge of financial reporting and budgeting.
  • Minimum of 8 years in food and beverage.

Responsibilities

  • Prepares and follows detailed budgets.
  • Hire, train, supervise, direct, coach, counsel, and evaluate staff.
  • Responsible for the overall administration of the restaurant.

Skills

Leadership
Interpersonal Communication
Time Management
Organizational Skills
Motivational Skills

Job description

We are looking for an experienced General Manager who is hands-on, can influence and impact profit, and delivers exceptional customer service. This position will be responsible for the overall direction and organization of all activities and operations of the business. This position requires top-notch management skills including leadership, training, inventory and ordering controls, scheduling and meeting labour budgets, staff and management development, and a very strong background in the financial and administration aspects of the business. Must be a strong motivator and possess great interpersonal communication skills.

Specific Responsibilities :

The Person

  • Must have a minimum of 1 to 3 years in a senior-level manager role or General Manager
  • Experience and exposure in full-service casual dining
  • Minimum of 8 years in food and beverage
  • Strong knowledge of bar and labour costs
  • Strong supervisory skills & training ability
  • Exceptional time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks
  • Have a working knowledge of financial reporting and budgeting
  • An understanding of controllable costs and administrative functions
  • The ability to handle stress and difficult situations with tact & diplomacy
  • Must be dependable & unquestionably honest
  • Must be flexible with the willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
  • Ability to work at a swift pace and take on several projects at one time
  • Must be highly organized and able to multi-task
  • Passion for great food and great wine

The Responsibilities

  • Prepares and follows detailed budgets
  • Preparing and submitting daily, weekly, and monthly revenue totals
  • Hire, train, supervise, direct, coach, counsel, and evaluate staff in all areas
  • Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to provide clear direction to the staff
  • Responsible for the overall administration of the restaurant
  • Fully accountable for all new Menu roll-outs or system changes
  • Oversees and approves all Scheduling and labour forecasts
  • Must be able to cooperate with other departments to foster & promote a harmonious working climate to maximize productivity & efficiency
  • Directly accountable to 4 to 6 managers and supervisors and up to 70 staff members
  • Builds a strong team relationship with the Chef and Sommelier
  • Designs and implements exciting and profitable food promotions

Attractions to this role

Our Client is an innovative and leading-edge company and offers :

  • Top-quality food and service
  • An active and challenging business
  • Long-term vision, growth, and security
  • An open, professional, and respectful environment
  • Opportunity for learning, growth, and career advancement
  • Opportunity to work within a very progressive and respected organization
  • Entrepreneurial company, strong team orientation open leadership mentality, and great communication
  • Excellent Salary and tip program
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