Restaurant General Manager

Blue Shock Executive Search; Regina; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Restaurant General Manager to oversee daily operations and ensure exceptional guest experiences. In this pivotal role, you will lead a team of 15-25 employees, driving sales and profitability while maintaining brand standards. Your leadership skills will be crucial in motivating your team, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual passionate about the hospitality sector, looking to make a real impact in a supportive and community-focused environment. Join a company that values personal and professional development, and take your career to the next level!

Benefits

Competitive Salary & Bonus program

Comprehensive Employer Paid Group Benefits

Employee meals

Regular Team Building Employee Events

Employee discounts at all restaurant brands

Career development and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and development skills are essential for team management.
• Ability to manage restaurant budget and ensure compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations and ensure quality food and guest satisfaction.
• Motivate team members to provide exceptional customer experiences.
• Oversee profit and loss management and implement marketing strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Budget Management

Team Motivation

Tools

Windows-based computer literacy

Job description

Blue Shock Executive Search, established in 2003, is a renowned executive search firm excelling in recruiting top-tier candidates across the restaurant, hospitality, and food service-related sectors. We specialize in forging connections between exceptional talent and leading employers in Canada and the US.

Our clients' tradition was founded on a strong sense of community and commitment to the personal and professional development of our people. Our culture is one of giving and supporting our local communities.

Position Overview

Reporting to the District Manager, the Restaurant General Manager (RGM) is responsible for managing the daily operations of a single restaurant (15-25 employees) while ensuring the delivery of quality food and guest satisfaction. The RGM is accountable for maximizing sales and profitability while maintaining brand standards and implementing corporate policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

1. Directs efficient and accurate preparation and sale of products to maximize customer satisfaction.
2. Motivates and directs team members to provide an exceptional customer experience.
3. Maintains a restaurant that is noticeably cleaner than others.
4. Provides coaching and feedback to the restaurant team.
5. Ensures preventive maintenance of restaurant facility and equipment is completed by company standards.
6. Assumes full responsibility for restaurant profit and loss management by implementing marketing strategies and following cash control/security procedures.
7. Maintains inventory, manages labour, and analyzes financial reports to enhance restaurant results.
8. Enforces compliance with government regulations, company policies, employment laws, food safety, security, and operations.
9. Leads restaurant management team in recruiting, selecting, hiring, and retaining effective team talent.
10. Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
11. Demonstrates strong math and Windows-based computer literacy.
12. Demonstrates leadership and development skills.
13. Identifies and solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions.

Qualifications

1. Prioritizes and organizes own and others’ work and time to meet deadlines and objectives.
2. Persuades and motivates restaurant employees.
3. Interprets customer needs and assesses requirements.
4. Able to identify solutions to non-routine requests.
5. Manages the restaurant budget and sets guidelines for operating within that budget.
6. Contributes to achievement of team goals; promotes teamwork.

Benefits

Competitive Salary & Bonus program

Comprehensive Employer Paid Group Benefits Program including Life, AD&D, LTD, Critical Illness, Health, Dental, Vision and EAP

Employee meals

Regular Team Building Employee Events

Employee discounts at all our restaurant brands

Career development and growth opportunities

Only candidates currently living in Canada will be considered for this role.

Job Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Customer Service, Management, and Training

Industries: Restaurants, Hospitality, and Food and Beverage Services