Regional Manager

Blue Shock Executive Search; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Job summary

Blue Shock Executive Search seeks a Regional Manager to lead restaurant operations across its Canadian and US network. You will drive sales, control budgets, and mentor General Managers and Chefs across the region.

You will report to the Director of Operations and travel frequently to sites to ensure excellence in every location. You will shape restaurant culture, oversee profitability, and ensure compliance with laws while expanding the brand.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of successful multi-unit restaurant operations in a full-service chain.
• Minimum 2 years as a successful General Manager with proven financial management in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• High-level cost analysis skills.
• Excellent knowledge of basic computer systems incl. Windows, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and POS systems.
• Excellent understanding of sanitation, health, and safety systems.
• Willingness to travel extensively and valid driver's license with reliable vehicle.
• College or university degree in hospitality, restaurants and culinary arts, or business is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional operations to drive sales, manage budgets, and develop leaders.
• Create an enhanced restaurant culture focused on guest experience and profitability.
• Establish performance standards for food, beverage, and service.
• Stay current with federal, provincial, and municipal regulations and budgets.
• Conduct regular site reviews and audits across restaurants.
• Resolve guest-related issues and drive customer satisfaction.
• Develop management teams through coaching and succession planning.
• Support leadership development and participate in new openings across Canada and the USA.

Skills

Multi-unit ops

Financial management

Cost analysis

Strong communication

Leadership development

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Hospitality knowledge

Education

Hospitality or business degree

Tools

POSI Touch

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Blue Shock Executive Search, established in 2003, is a renowned executive search firm excelling in recruiting top-tier candidates across restaurant, hospitality, and food service-related sectors. As industry leaders, we specialize in forging connections between exceptional talent and leading employers in Canada and the US. Our dedicated team acts as your career architects, focusing on connecting you with opportunities that align with your skills and aspirations.

Our Client

Our people are the heart and soul of our business, and we are on the hunt for an incredible Regional Manager to lead us towards continued success in this ever-evolving industry. This role is essential in ensuring a successful region, focused on driving sales, maintaining budgetary goals, and, most of all, consistently developing strong leaders to manage all areas of the business.

As a regional manager, you will thrive on spending time at various restaurant locations within your designated region, sharing your knowledge with your teams, and developing General Managers, Chefs, and their teams.

You will report directly to the Director of Operations. Your purpose is to achieve company objectives by ensuring flawless execution of all restaurant operations at the Corporate and Franchise restaurants within your region. You will accomplish this through planning, budgeting, and developing the leadership teams within each restaurant.

Our menu, continuously developed by our Executive Chef, features globally inspired flavors and fresh, high-quality ingredients. Our passion for the culinary arts and hospitality is evident in our menu, but also in our teams. Both our culinary and front-of-house staff members are made of people who work to make memorable experiences for our guests, from handcrafted dishes to flawless table service, focused on excellence in every detail.

Key Responsibilities

• As Regional Manager, you will have an unparalleled passion for the development of your teams, guest service, restaurant operations, and management of profitability. Some of your responsibilities will also include:
• Creating an enhanced restaurant culture that drives excellence in every aspect of hospitality success: making guests feel special; managing top-line revenues; ensuring excellent service, high-quality product, and strong morale; and maintaining superior profit management to achieve financial goals
• Establish, direct, and review performance standards in food and beverage preparation and production to ensure effective, controlled, and coordinated results are achieved (i.e., quality, recipe adherence, service, etc.)
• Remain current on federal, provincial, and municipal laws and regulations with respect to our industry. Produce approved budget and operate within established guidelines
• Conduct frequent site reviews and audits of restaurants to ensure excellence in all areas.
• Handle or assist with any guest-related complaints and/or comments.
• Oversee the development of management and team members to ensure proper training and guidance
• Champion recognition and motivation efforts throughout the market to meet our goal of being the employer of choice in the restaurant industry.
• Contribute to long-term planning and brand positioning.
• Coordinate and implement food and beverage promotions to maximize guest experience and sales growth
• Act as a senior member of the Strategy Panel for the company and assist in implementing tactics with the restaurant operators

Key Requirements

• You are an industry superstar. You have a minimum of 3 years of successful multi-unit restaurant operations of a full-service restaurant chain
• Minimum 2 years as a successful restaurant General Manager with proven financial management in a high-volume, full-service restaurant
• High-level cost analysis skills
• Excellent knowledge and high-level skill with all basic computer systems, including but not limited to Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, as well as POSI Touch Point of sale systems
• Excellent understanding of sanitation, health, and safety systems
• Can maximize efficiency and meet challenging work goals
• Impeccable communication, people, and presentation skills
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout your region, as well as having a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle, are required
• A college or university degree in hospitality, restaurants and culinary arts, or a business education background is considered an asset.
• With our company, you will have the opportunity to:
• Grow your career in our rapidly expanding company.
• Cultivate your own development by working with other senior leaders.
• Attend leadership development seminars and conferences.
• Take part in new restaurant openings across Canada and the USA.
• Tap into our huge bonus potential for high performers