manager, restaurant

Pathfinder Foods; Summerside; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local food and hospitality firm is seeking a Restaurant Manager for their Summerside venue. This role involves overseeing all operations, driving sales through events, and maintaining community relationships. The ideal candidate has proven leadership experience in the restaurant industry and a passion for community engagement. The position offers a full-time, permanent role with a pay range of $21.00–$25.00 per hour and includes benefits such as dental care and extended health care. Work is primarily on-site.

Benefits

Dental care

Extended health care

Store discount

Qualifications

• Proven restaurant leadership experience in multi-unit or large single-site settings.
• Ability to manage operations end-to-end and lead by example.
• Experience in community engagement and event sales.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, purchasing, staffing, and payroll.
• Drive sales through outreach and event bookings.
• Ensure compliance with health regulations and safety standards.

Skills

Restaurant leadership

Sales and event management

Team development

Financial performance tracking

Community engagement

Job description

Restaurant Manager

Pathfinder Foods

Job Details

Summary: Lead the Summerside venue? all operations, the team, the P&L, and community relationships. You'll set the tone in a busy, multi-brand restaurant + bar + banquet facility and be the point person for sales, events, and operations.

What you will do

• Oversee all daily operations – front and back of house, purchasing, staffing, and payroll.
• Drive sales through local outreach, event bookings, and seasonal programming (live music nights, banquets, patio events).
• Hire, develop, and retain managers and hourly staff; foster a hardworking, team-first culture.
• Track financial performance: sales targets, labor optimization, and food cost. Prepare reports for ownership.
• Ensure compliance with health regulations, licensing, and safety (work with the sanitation plan and maintain standards).
• Work with partners to activate the beverage program and community events.

Success looks like

• Strong sales growth and profitable banquet/event bookings.
• A reliable leadership team, smooth peak-night execution, and excellent community buzz.

Ideal for someone who

• Has proven restaurant leadership experience (multi‑unit or large single‑site preferred).
• Is comfortable running operations end-to-end and leading by example.
• Loves community-facing work — event sales, partnerships, and hospitality PR.

Job Types

Full‑time, Permanent

Pay

$21.00–$25.00 per hour

Expected Hours

36–44 per week

Benefits

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Store discount

Work Location

• Summerside, PE
• On site

Application

Starts as soon as possible. 1 vacancy.