Restaurant Assistant Manager

A&W Restaurants; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known fast-food chain is hiring an Assistant Manager in Campbell River. This role includes supervising daily operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and training staff. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of supervisory experience in a restaurant environment, strong leadership skills, and expertise in accounting. Benefits include a competitive salary of $46,500 per year and comprehensive medical and dental coverage. Interested candidates should apply with a resume to [e-mail].

Benefits

Medical/Dental Benefits

Optional Group RRSP

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in a restaurant supervisory role.
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven leadership.
• Expertise in all restaurant positions required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily operations and staff scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with cleanliness and safety standards.
• Manage inventory control and accounting administration.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Leadership abilities

Expertise in restaurant positions

Accounting and administration

Education

Secondary School Certificate

Tools

Microsoft 365 Business applications

Job description

A&W Restaurants (Island Burgers Inc.) – Assistant Manager

Location: Merecroft Village, 465 Merecroft Rd, Campbell River, BC V9W 6K6

Salary: $46,500 per year

Benefits – extensive single or family Medical/Dental Benefit (Pharmaceuticals, Hospital Care, Paramedical, Medical Equipment, Travel, Visioncare, Basic and Optional Life) plus an optional Group RRSP.

The McMurray Group is a franchise company with 40+ A&W restaurants across British Columbia and the Yukon Territories. Our working environment is based on respect and listening. Everyone’s efforts and results are recognized and celebrated.

Hours: 40 hours per week

Language Requirement: English

Education: Secondary School Certificate

Work Experience: 3 years restaurant experience; supervisory experience is an asset.

ROLE

The Assistant Manager works with the Manager, supervising overall shift and daily operations of the restaurant. The Assistant Manager is responsible for operating the restaurant according to A&W Standards, Provincial WCB, and Employment & Health regulations daily and can maintain smooth operations in the Manager’s absence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Operations

• Balance key goals – high quality, speed of service and cost control through effective management of the operating system
• Maintain Provincial WCB and A&W standards daily; recognize areas for improvement and act where needed
• Schedule staff, including self, and assign shift roles and responsibilities
• Know workplace climate goals and ensure they are practiced daily

Human Resources

• Train, develop, confront poor performance
• Ensure staff safety and a healthy, motivating work environment applying daily workplace climate goals
• Maintain Employment regulations daily
• Document critical incidents and report them to key individuals

Financial

• Complete daily, weekly, and periodic accounting administration as directed by the manager
• Manage inventory control, ordering, cost control and weekly inventory counts as directed by the manager
• Apply cash policies and food cost management principles

Customers

• Ensure cleanliness standards and safe food handling practices are met
• Ensure high level of service to guests through efficient preparation, stocking and staff positioning
• Assist Manager with local store marketing
• Manage accidents or complaints, implementing a service recovery program
• Ensure team appearance meets standards

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 years experience in a restaurant supervisory role
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven leadership
• Expertise in all restaurant positions
• Complete knowledge of restaurant Operating Systems and Operating Standards
• High interest in developing others
• Ability to do accounting and manage administrative aspects of the operation

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Acceptable oral and written English communication skills
• Acceptable mathematical skills
• Ability to train and coach others in a hands‑on approach; imparting knowledge
• Competent in Microsoft 365 Business applications
• Ability to lead meetings

ADDITIONAL NOTES

Physical Demands

• Standing and walking for extended periods
• Some heavy lifting

Job Posted: December 15, 2025

How to Apply

Please provide a current, relevant resume, including pertinent work experience and references. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, we will not consider your application.

We strongly encourage candidates to apply through the available links for priority processing. If the link is not working, you may apply with your resume.

• By email: recruitment (at) mcmurraygroup.ca
• By mail: Recruitment – A&W McMurray Group, 2739 30th St., Vernon, BC, V1T 5C6
• Through our Career Page: https://mcmurraygroupofcompanies.applytojob.com

For further information regarding this posting or others, please visit our Career Page or call 250‑275‑6706 x322 during business hours (10 am − 4 pm Pacific Time).

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