Restaurant General Manager

Infinity Enterprises Group; Whistler; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent tips

Ski pass or lifestyle perks

Extended health benefits

Life insurance

EAP program

Education allowance

Staff meals on shift

Employee discount

Job summary

The Mexican Corner in Whistler, BC is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead our restaurant team. You will own front and back of house operations and build a strong leadership team to drive guest experience and financial performance.

You’ll manage scheduling, budgeting, and cost controls while maintaining FoodSafe, Serving It Right, and WorkSafeBC compliance, and you’ll engage with guests directly to uphold our high standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of restaurant management experience in a high-volume, full-service environment.
• Hands-on leadership style with strong coaching and team development.
• Experience managing labour, COGS, inventory, and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day FOH and BOH operations.
• Drive revenue, profitability and KPIs for the restaurant.
• Forecast, budget and analyze financial performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organization

Education

Hospitality/Business education

Tools

Toast POS

MarginEdge

Job description

• 12-4340 Sundial Crescent, Whistler, V8E 1G5, Canada, Whistler
• Accessible Employer: No
• Open to International applicants with valid Canadian Work permits: Yes

The Mexican Corner is looking for an experienced, energetic and hands-on General Manager to lead our restaurant team in Whistler, BC.

This is an opportunity for an accomplished hospitality leader who knows how to balance people, guest experience and financial performance. You’ll take ownership of both Front of House and Back of House operations while developing a strong leadership team and driving the overall success of the restaurant.

Why Join Us?

• Excellent tips
• Lifestyle or Ski Pass
• Extended Health Benefits, including prescription drugs, dental and vision
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education Allowance for continued professional development
• Staff meal and non-alcoholic beverage while on shift
• 40% employee discount at Infinity Enterprises Group food & beverage locations
• Partner discounts on hotels, retail, car rentals, entertainment and more through CFIB

The current position is structured as a full-time leadership role with variable scheduling.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

What You’ll Lead

• Leading day-to-day FOH and BOH operations
• Driving revenue, profitability and achievement of restaurant KPIs
• Managing labour, COGS, inventory, purchasing and other controllable expenses
• Forecasting, budgeting and analyzing financial performance
• Identifying opportunities to improve sales, efficiencies and profitability
• Maintaining exceptional standards for food, beverage, service and overall guest experience
• Recruiting, training, coaching and developing team members and restaurant leaders
• Managing performance and building an accountable, positive team culture
• Creating strong communication and collaboration between FOH and BOH
• Partnering with Marketing on promotions, events and initiatives that drive traffic and brand awareness
• Ensuring compliance with FoodSafe, Serving It Right, WorkSafeBC and other applicable requirements
• Remaining actively involved in service and engaging directly with guests
• The position has direct responsibility for forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, inventory, COGS and cost-saving initiatives, alongside sales, marketing and guest satisfaction.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of restaurant management experience, ideally within a high-volume, full-service environment
• Proven experience managing both people and restaurant financial performance
• Strong understanding of labour management, inventory, food & beverage cost controls, forecasting and budgeting
• Experience recruiting, training, coaching and performance-managing restaurant teams
• A hands-on leadership style and passion for hospitality
• Strong organization, communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with POS and inventory-management systems; Toast and MarginEdge experience are assets
• Serving It Right and Food Safe certification
• Hospitality, Tourism or Business education is an asset
• The position requires strong forecasting and budgeting abilities, cost-control knowledge and a proven track record as a hands-on leader.