Manager

Northwest Employment Works; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused cooperative in Northwestern Ontario is seeking a Manager to oversee both front and back of house staff, ensure quality control, and manage operations. The ideal candidate should have extensive restaurant experience and excellent interpersonal skills. This role offers a wage range of $21.00 – $25.00 per hour based on 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of extensive restaurant experience in both front of house and back of house.
• Ability to make swift decisions under pressure.
• Good knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hiring, training, and management of staff.
• Act as a primary representative of the market stall.
• Monitor food and beverage quality and maintain inventory.

Skills

Restaurant management experience

Staff management

Interpersonal skills

Financial management

Knowledge of Google Suite

Tools

Google Suite

SquareUp

Sysco Source

Job description

Overview

Manager

Wage range: $21.00 – $25.00 per hour, based on 40 hours per week.

The Finlandia Co-operative of Thunder Bay (FCTB) is looking for a person with a unique skill set that includes restaurant management or multi-position (Front of House & Back of House) experience, an entrepreneurial nature, and big vision. The FCTB’s goal is to revitalize the spirit of the Hoito and to rebuild its presence in the community, so this position is scalable in both responsibility and compensation.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties.

Responsibilities

• Staff Management and Training: Oversee hiring, training, and management of front-of-house and kitchen staff in collaboration with the Head Cook. Develop and enforce work procedures and culture standards through a comprehensive handbook. Ensure staff adherence to service and food quality standards.
• Operational Oversight: Act as a primary representative of the market stall, fostering positive relationships with customers and vendors. Support menu creation, maintaining legacy recipes, and implementing specials. Manage cash handling and deposits during market days. Make operational efficiency suggestions to the FCTB board.
• Quality Control and Inventory Management: Monitor food and beverage quality. Oversee inventory tracking and maintenance, including food, beverages, kitchen supplies, and merchandise like shirts and hoodies.
• Financial and Administrative Responsibilities: Schedule staff and manage labour costs, adjusting as needed for business fluctuations. Handle employee-related paperwork – Submit payroll information to the accountant, tax forms, etc. Submit monthly reports. Regular meetings with the Executive members of the Co-operative.
• Compliance and Safety: Maintain cleanliness and comply with all food safety and sanitation regulations. Ensure staff training in Safe Food Handling and Workplace Safety is up to date. Additional Responsibilities: Cover shifts as necessary and undertake other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Extensive restaurant experience, with experience in both front of house and back of house tasks. 5+ years would be appreciated.
• A proven ability to make swift decisions, particularly under pressure.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effortlessly with other members of the team and members of the public.
• A good working knowledge of Google Suite Tools (Docs, Sheets, Forms, etc), or other office software. Knowledge of other business applications, such as SquareUp and Sysco Source, is an asset.
• Safe food handling, First Aid certification and a driver’s license and a car are essential.
• Knowledge about how cooperatives function is an asset.
• Interested, but unsure if you meet all the qualifications? We encourage you to apply if you meet most of the above requirements. You may just be the best candidate for the job!

How to apply

To apply, send your resumé to [e-mail]. Please indicate Manager in the subject line.