Olive Garden Edmonton - Restaurant Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Salary: CAD 60k–70k

Flexible scheduling

Energetic team

Competitive wages

Fun working environment

Growth and development opportunities

Career advancement

Job summary

Olive Garden Canada is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead the dining room and drive a top-tier guest experience. You will coach team members, uphold brand standards, and manage daily operations in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have Front of House management background, strong leadership, and a passion for hospitality. This role offers full-time hours with a focus on flexible scheduling and team growth.

Qualifications

• Previous Front of House Management experience.
• Ability to run the front of house and lead shifts to meet brand standards.
• Ability to create connections and deliver service excellence.
• Willingness to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day dining room operations as directed by Franchise Owner and General Manager.
• Ensure the store meets benchmark restaurant standards and delivers a perfect guest experience.
• Develop and coach associates to improve performance and service.
• Support and implement standards and controls across shifts.
• Model behaviors aligned with brand values and recipes.

Skills

Front of House Management

Team leadership

Customer service excellence

Flexible scheduling

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.

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

Our Winning Family Starts With You!

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]