General Manager Maxine's Cafe and Bar

Maxine's Cafe & Bar; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxine's Cafe & Bar is seeking a General Manager to lead daily operations and foster a culture of collaboration and personal development. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in restaurant management, with a strong focus on driving sales and maintaining high service standards. Join us to make a significant impact within a vibrant dining environment in Vancouver.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years management experience in the restaurant industry required.
• Ability to work varied hours and demonstrated success in driving sales.
• Strong coaching and focus on personal development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations to deliver a high-quality dining experience.
• Manage budgets and analyze financials to meet profitability goals.
• Recruit, train, and motivate team members towards excellent guest service.

Skills

Sales Leadership

Team Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Post-secondary degree in business management or hospitality

Job description

Wentworth Hospitality Group (Amacon’s hospitality division) is looking for an engaging leader for the General Manager position at Maxine’s Café & Bar! If you have an ‘Anything is Possible’ mindset and an entrepreneurial outlook in pursuit of sales, this could be your next career move.

The General Manager will create a culture of collaboration and personal development as they oversee daily operations to deliver a high-quality dining experience. Responsibilities include maintaining the restaurant’s revenue, profitability, and quality goals to ensure efficient restaurant operation, as well as maintaining high production, productivity, quality, and guest-service standards.

Leads by living into our Vision, Mission & Values.

Management skills and experience in both front and back of the house are required to oversee the dining room, check-in with guests, manage the team, and ensure company policies and industry standards are followed. This position reports to the VP, Restaurant Operations and works closely with the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine.

Position Responsibilities

1. Sales

• Execution of outstanding food & guest service
• Audit/Executes the pre-shifts
• Encourage participation in community events
• Innovate new ways to capture sales
• Motivate & inspire leadership around sales
• Understand needs of current market
• Demonstrate tenacity in pursuit of sales and entrepreneurial ownership for sales
• Demonstrate an ‘Anything is Possible’ mindset: dream big and play big
• Emulate behaviour that drives sales by being on the floor, chatting with guests, and helping where necessary; no job is too small
• Other duties as assigned

1. People

• Recruit, select, train, coach, and discipline team members, ensuring standards are maintained
• Lead with integrity, authenticity, responsibility, and a commitment to something bigger
• Motivate team towards next-level guest service
• Address guest concerns with positive resolutions
• Ensure brand service standards and dress code adherence
• Create a positive, sales-driven team culture
• Conduct reviews and provide effective feedback
• Lead by example with drive, passion, and professionalism
• Promote trust and accessibility
• Live by Leadership Values and coach personal responsibility
• Follow procedures for compliance with policies and legislation

1. Place

• Create a professional, safe, and healthy environment
• Maintain sanitation and health standards
• Manage relationships with suppliers
• Ensure all equipment and storage are organized and functional
• Comply with WorkSafe BC standards

1. Profit

• Develop and manage budgets
• Analyze financials and adjust strategies to meet goals
• Ensure accurate sales forecasting
• Implement cost-saving measures
• Manage profit systems and reporting in areas like COGS, labor, expenses, and marketing

Skills & Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in business management or hospitality preferred
• 5-7 years management experience in the restaurant industry
• Ability to work varied hours
• Proven success in driving sales and financial results
• Strong coaching and interpersonal skills
• Focus on personal development

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Maxine's Bar & Cafe, along with its sister companies, are part of Wentworth Hospitality Group, committed to delivering exceptional quality and memorable experiences. Our interiors are inspired by Soho and European bistros, featuring a curated menu of elevated breakfast, brunch, and lunch options. We strive for excellence, create a welcoming atmosphere, and are passionate about hospitality. If this sounds like the right fit for you, apply now!

Please visit amacon.com for current job openings.