Restaurant General Manager

Blue Shock Executive Search; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Shock Executive Search is seeking an experienced General Manager for our restaurant group in Edmonton, Alberta. The GM will lead daily operations, oversee guest experience, manage staff, and drive profitability across multiple venues in the region.

You will set standards for food quality, safety, scheduling, and financial reporting, while mentoring the next generation of GMs and Chefs. Strong leadership, communication, and hands-on problem solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-4 years of successful restaurant management experience in high-volume, full-service environments.
• Proven ability in financial management, cost controls, and operational analysis.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen equipment, design, and back-office systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and POS systems.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and enhance a restaurant culture that drives guest experiences, team morale, and financial targets.
• Direct performance standards in food/beverage prep, cost controls, and presentation.
• Monitor sanitation, cleanliness and organization across operations.
• Stay current on federal, provincial, and municipal regulations for the industry.
• Oversee recruitment, training, development, and mentoring of AGMs and Chefs.
• Lead disciplinary actions and performance management with HR for the team.
• Conduct audits and site reviews to maintain standards.
• Prepare local financial and operational reports and analyze variances from budgets.

Skills

Restaurant management

Financial management

Leadership

Communication

Team development

Microsoft Office

POS systems

Multitasking

Education

College or university degree in hospitality or business

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

POS systems

Job description

About Blue Shock:

Blue Shock Executive Search, established in 2003, excels in recruiting top-tier candidates across the restaurant, hospitality, and food service-related sectors. As industry leaders, we forge connections between exceptional talent and leading employers across North America. Our deep industry expertise and personalized approach ensure that every placement drives long-term success. We’re not just filling roles—we’re building leadership teams that shape the future of hospitality.

Job Title: General Manager

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Reports To: Regional Manager / Director of Operations

Compensation: $70,000-$85,000

About the Company:

The success of this Restaurant Group is a result of the collective efforts of franchisees, hostesses, servers, kitchen staff, and management teams. They strive to uphold the values of service and quality to provide a positive guest experience. The corporate office is staffed with experienced professionals who contribute expertise in operations, design, marketing, and development. Together, they have over 200 years of combined restaurant expertise, driving the sustainable growth and vitality of every brand.

The Opportunity:

Our client is seeking an experienced restaurant and bar operator who possesses excellent communication skills and is a dynamic and hardworking leader. Someone who is full of fresh ideas and keen to take on all operational responsibilities. They are a detailed and caring leader who is deeply committed to sharing their knowledge with our teams. They are committed to developing future GMs and Chefs and their teams.

The successful General Manager will have an unparalleled passion for guest service, restaurant operations and management of profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and enhance a restaurant culture that drives excellence in every aspect of hospitality success: ensuring outstanding guest experiences, maintaining a strong team morale, and achievement of financial goals.


• Establish, direct, and review performance standards in food and beverage preparation, including quality, recipe adherence, cost controls, and presentation.


• Monitors, directs and coordinates effective sanitation, cleanliness, and organization efforts throughout the operations.


• Remains current on federal, provincial, and municipal laws and regulations for our industry.


• General Managers are directly overseeing the recruitment, training, development, and mentoring of current AGMs and Chefs and future GMs and Chefs.


• Direct involvement in and follow up with all disciplinary action, performance management working in conjunction with Human Resources with all management team members.


• Conduct regular audits and site reviews to maintain operational standards.


• Prepares all local financial and operational reporting required, delivering and analyzing the financial results of the restaurants regularly. Review any significant variances from the budgeted figures. Ensures practices meet or exceed yearly financial targets.


• Champions recognition and motivation efforts throughout the market to meet our goal of being the employer of choice in the restaurant industry.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum 2-4 years of successful restaurant management experience in high-volume, full-service (preferably premium casual) environments


• Proven ability in financial management, cost controls, and operational analysis.


• Strong knowledge of kitchen equipment, design, and back-office systems.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and POS systems


• In-depth understanding of sanitation, health, and safety standards.


• Demonstrated success in recruiting, training, and developing management teams.


• Excellent communication, leadership, and presentation skills.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively.

Qualifications and Education:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working various FOH + BOH roles in a full-service restaurant environment.


• Minimum 2-5 years as a Restaurant General Manager, with proven financial management, in a high volume full-service restaurant.


• A college or university degree in hospitality, restaurants, and culinary arts, or a business education background is an asset.

Out-of-Country Applicants:

We appreciate your interest in our organization. Regrettably, at this time, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assistance with international relocation. To be considered for this position, we kindly request that applicants presently reside in Canada. Thank you for your understanding.