Olive Garden Calgary - Restaurant Manager

Olive Garden Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee dining discount 20%

Flexible scheduling

Energetic team environment

Competitive wages

Growth and development opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Olive Garden Canada is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead the dining room team with a customer-first approach. You will drive day-to-day operations, uphold brand standards and coach staff to deliver a warm, memorable guest experience.

Join a family-oriented environment with competitive wages and opportunities for growth while maintaining a busy, high-quality service culture in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Front of House management experience
• Ability to lead shifts and manage service standards
• Strong people skills and guest-focused mindset
• Motivational and collaborative team leadership
• Able to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day dining room operations as directed by leadership
• Ensure operations meet brand standards and deliver a perfect guest experience
• Coach and develop front-of-house team members
• Maintain standards and controls across service areas
• Model Recipe's service principles in daily work
• Support scheduling and coverage to meet guest demand

Job description

At Olive Garden, we believe life is best shared around the table. From every heartfelt server greeting to every basket of our fresh-baked breadsticks, we’re here to bring people together over a meal worth sharing.

With our endless first courses, homemade soups and sauces and signature classic favourites, Italian generosity is always on the table. Step inside and feel transported to the heart of a lively kitchen - our warm, welcoming atmosphere will make you feel right at home.

Because when you’re here, you’re family.

Overview

Our Restaurant Managers report to the General Manager and are accountable for taking initiative, being people-focused, and results-oriented. They are responsible for leading their teams in a busy, fast-paced environment with a passion for service, a strong desire to win, and an ability to build relationships. At Olive Garden, “We’re All Family Here!” and we take pride in our commitment to give our managers an increased degree of flexibility to help balance their busy lives while supporting their professional goals. Come Join Our Family today! One key to our success is the high standards we set for ourselves and each other. That includes placing the health and safety of our team members and guests as a top priority. We are committed to the highest safety and sanitation practices, including ensuring team member wellness and maintaining clean restaurant

What You Will Do In This Role

• Oversee the day-to-day management of the dining room as directed by the Franchise Owner and General Manager
• Ensure the store is operating to all standards of a "Benchmark Restaurant", and creating a Perfect Guest Experience every time
• Continue to develop and coach associates
• Oversee and ensure the Perfect Guest Experience
• Support and implement Standards and Controls
• Demonstrate behaviours consistent with Recipe's principles

What We Are Looking For

• Previous Front of House Management experience
• Possess the potential to effectively run the front of house and lead all shifts to meet Brand standards
• Possess the "Hospitality Gene" by demonstrating the ability to create connections, a passion for People and service excellence
• Driven and focused
• Inspirational and motivational team player
• Ability to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays in a busy fast paced environment

What’s In It For You

• 20% employee discount dining card valid at participating Recipe brands
• $60,000-70,000
• Flexible scheduling
• An energetic and dynamic team
• Competitive wages
• Fun working environment
• Growth and development opportunities within the restaurant
• Career advancement opportunities with a company that owns some of Canada’s most iconic restaurant brands

And much more! Because at Olive Garden, We’re All Family Here!

Recipe is committed to providing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Celebrating people, being passionate and curious, owning it, and doing the right thing are the values that guide how we build our teams, support our franchisees and create a company that unlocks the full potential of everyone.

Recipe is dedicated to providing accommodations in accordance with applicable human rights and accommodation legislation. For individuals that require accommodations please contact [e-mail]