Restaurant Assistant Manager

A&W Restaurants; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular fast-food chain in Whitehorse seeks an experienced Assistant Manager. Responsibilities include supervising daily operations, scheduling, staff training, and ensuring high service standards. Ideal candidates have 3 years of experience in a supervisory role and strong leadership skills. This position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Extensive medical and dental package

Life insurance options

Travel coverage

Optional Group RRSP

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in a restaurant supervisory role.
• Expertise in all restaurant positions.
• Complete knowledge of restaurant Operating Systems and Operating Standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervises overall shift and daily operations of the restaurant.
• Schedules staff and assigns shift roles.
• Ensures staff safety and a healthy work environment.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Proven leadership

Accounting management

Training and coaching

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Overview

A&W Restaurants in Whitehorse, YT, is looking for a permanent full-time Assistant Manager to start immediately.

Compensation Starting: $47,750, depending upon experience and/or completion of in-house training.

Benefits include an extensive medical and dental package, life insurance options, travel coverage, and an optional Group RRSP.

The McMurray Group is a franchise company with A&W restaurants across Western Canada. Our working environment is based on respect and listening. Everyone's efforts and results are recognized and celebrated.

ROLE

The Assistant Manager works with the Manager, supervising overall shift and daily operations of the restaurant. The Assistant Manager operates the restaurant according to A&W standards, Provincial WCB, and Employment and Health regulations on a daily basis and can continue smooth operations in the absence of the Manager. The Assistant Manager will be scheduled in various positions, working hands-on alongside the team members.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Balance key goals – high quality, speed of service and cost control through effective management of the operating system
• Maintains Provincial WCB and A&W standards daily; recognizes areas for improvement and acts where improvement is needed
• Schedules staff, including self, and assigns shift roles and responsibilities
• Knowledge of workplace climate goals and ensuring they are practiced daily

HUMAN RESOURCES

• Trains, develops, confronts poor performance
• Ensures staff safety and a healthy, motivating work environment applying daily workplace climate goals
• Ensures Employment regulations are maintained on a daily basis
• Documents critical incidents and reports them to key individuals

FINANCIAL

• Completes daily, weekly, and period accounting administration as directed by the manager
• Manages inventory control, ordering, cost control and weekly inventory counts as directed by the manager
• Applies cash policies and food cost management principles

CUSTOMERS

• Ensures that cleanliness standards and safe food handling practices are met
• Ensures high level of service to guests through efficient preparation, stocking, and staff positioning
• Assists Manager with local store marketing
• Manages accidents or complaints, implementing service recovery program
• Ensures teams appearance is up to standard

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 Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to lead meetings

ADDITIONAL NOTES

• Physical Demands: Standing and walking for extended periods
• Some heavy lifting

Job Posted: October 17, 2025

How To Apply:

Please ensure that you provide a current and 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. Only 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 (10am - 4pm Pacific Time).

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