manager, restaurant

Government of Canada - Central; London; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization is seeking a Restaurant Manager to oversee operations, budget management, and staff supervision within a busy restaurant setting. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years experience in the hotel and catering industry, along with relevant certifications. The role demands leadership in a fast-paced environment, addressing customer needs and ensuring profit targets are met.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience in a restaurant management position required.
• Certificates like Beverage Services Manager Certification and Food Service Manager Certification are needed.
• Knowledge of accounting software and MS Office tools is essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyze budget to enhance restaurant profits.
• Recruit and supervise staff while managing daily operations.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Budget Management

Customer Service

Time Management

Conflict Resolution

Education

1-2 Year College/CEGEP Certificate

Tools

Accounting software

Electronic cash register

MS Excel

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Restaurant and food service

Responsibilities Tasks

• Analyze budget to boost and maintain the restaurant’s profits
• Develop budget to determine cost of food, ingredients, alcohol, kitchen and cleaning supplies
• Evaluate daily operations
• Modify food preparation methods and menu prices according to the restaurant budget
• Monitor revenues to determine labour cost
• Monitor staff performance
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Recruit staff
• Set staff work schedules
• Supervise staff
• Train staff
• Determine type of services to be offered and implement operational procedures
• Balance cash and complete balance sheets, cash reports and related forms
• Conduct performance reviews
• Cost products and services
• Enforce provincial/territorial liquor legislation and regulations
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Negotiate arrangements with suppliers for food and other supplies
• Negotiate with clients for catering or use of facilities
• Participate in marketing plans and implementation
• Leading/instructing individuals
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Provide customer service
• Manage events

Supervision

• 16-20 people
• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Beverage services manager certification
• Food service manager certification
• Food and beverage server trade certification
• Bartender/Mixology Certification Course
• Customer Service Excellence Certificate
• Smart Serve
• Safe Food Handling certificate

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• Electronic cash register
• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• Point of sale system
• Spreadsheet

Area of specialization

• Hotel and catering industry

Additional information Security and safety

• Bondable
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Large workload
• Overtime required

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Gratuities

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available