General Manager – Restaurant – Old Montreal

Fuze HR Solutions; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary plus bonus

Four weeks vacation

Five floating days

Group insurance

RRSP employer contribution

Parking

Benefits across group

Job summary

Old Montreal Restaurant in Montreal is seeking a General Manager to lead a well-established high-end operation in Old Montreal. The role involves guiding an experienced management team, driving guest satisfaction, and coordinating across dining, events, and banquets.

The ideal candidate will have extensive restaurant leadership experience, a people-focused approach, and fluency in French and English. This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive base salary and bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a General Manager or similar leadership role in a high-volume restaurant.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a management team.
• Fluency in French and English; strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall management and day-to-day performance of the restaurant.
• Lead, coach, and develop the management team.
• Foster collaboration between front-of-house, kitchen, and events teams.
• Maintain high standards of service, guest experience, and operational quality.
• Oversee financial planning and monitor key performance indicators.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the restaurant’s strategic direction.
• Ensure smooth operations during high-volume periods.
• Promote employee engagement and development.
• Work with support functions across the organization.
• Anticipate staffing needs based on business levels.
• Maintain strong floor presence and cross-department communication.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People management

Multitasking

French/English

Financial acumen

Job description

General Manager – High-End Restaurant – Old Montreal

We are currently seeking a General Manager to lead a well-established restaurant located in the heart of Old Montreal.

Established for several decades, the restaurant welcomes both local and international guests in one of Montreal’s most iconic neighbourhoods. Its operations combine à la carte dining, group dining, private events, and banquets, creating a diverse and dynamic environment.

Above all, we are looking for a people-focused and engaging leader who can bring together an experienced management team, support the development of their managers, and foster strong collaboration across departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall management and day-to-day performance of the restaurant
• Lead, coach, and develop the management team
• Foster strong collaboration between front-of-house, kitchen, and events teams
• Maintain high standards of service, guest experience, and operational quality
• Oversee financial planning and monitor key performance indicators
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the restaurant’s strategic direction
• Ensure smooth and efficient operations during high-volume periods
• Promote employee engagement, satisfaction, and development
• Work closely with the organization’s various support functions
• Anticipate operational and staffing needs based on business levels
• Maintain a strong presence on the floor and ensure seamless communication across departments

Candidate Profile

• Experience as a General Manager, Director of Operations, or in a comparable restaurant leadership role
• Significant experience in a high-volume restaurant environment
• Experience leading and developing a management team
• Strong knowledge of restaurant operations and financial management
• A people-focused, engaging, and approachable leadership style
• Ability to coach, inspire, and develop managers
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to effectively balance operational, people, and financial priorities
• Versatility and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Experience in hotel food and beverage operations or an environment combining restaurant and event operations is considered an asset
• Fluency in both French and English is required
• Canadian citizenship or permanent residency is required

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary: $100,000+, depending on experience
• Performance bonus of up to 15%
• Four weeks of vacation
• Five floating days
• Group insurance, with 50% of premiums covered by the employer
• Employer RRSP contribution
• Parking provided
• Benefits across the group’s establishments
• Permanent, full-time position

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Lead a well-established restaurant with several decades of history
• Work in one of Montreal’s most iconic neighbourhoods
• Oversee an operation combining à la carte dining, groups, and events
• Work alongside an experienced management team
• Benefit from the support of various corporate functions
• Take on a role where leadership, management development, and operational excellence are at the heart of the position

Important Information

This is a permanent management position located in Old Montreal. The identity of the establishment will be disclosed to selected candidates as part of the recruitment process.

We are committed to employment equity.

The masculine form may be used solely for the purpose of simplifying the text and without discrimination.

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Personal information collected during the recruitment process will be treated confidentially in accordance with applicable privacy requirements.

Only selected candidates will be contacted.

Contract Info / Information sur le contrat

• Job ID / No. du Poste: 63219804
• Open Positions / Postes Ouverts: 1