Restaurant General Manager - Casual Dining

JRoss Hospitality Recruiters; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant recruiting firm is seeking a Restaurant General Manager to lead a fast-casual dining team in Winnipeg. In this role, you will drive operational excellence, motivate your team, and enhance guest experiences. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of management experience in the restaurant industry and a passion for hospitality. The position offers career growth within a community-focused environment.

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Supportive corporate culture

Focus on mentorship and connections

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in restaurant management, ideally in fast-casual or casual dining.
• High-energy and hands-on leader who inspires through action.
• Confident with scheduling, P&L management, inventory, and labour control.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day restaurant operations with a focus on consistency and service excellence.
• Motivate and mentor a friendly and efficient team.
• Drive revenue through operational excellence and community engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Hospitality

Operational Excellence

Team Development

Community Engagement

Job description

Overview

Restaurant General Manager - Casual Dining

Be the Energy Behind a Fresh, Fast, and Friendly Brand

Do you love the fast pace of hospitality but crave the opportunity to make a real difference in a growing brand? This is your chance to lead a high-performing team, champion an incredible guest experience, and help shape the culture of a dynamic fast-casual restaurant concept rooted in quality, care, and connection. You’ll have the autonomy to lead like an owner, the support to grow like a leader, and the purpose that comes from serving food people feel good about in a place they love coming back to.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day restaurant operations with a focus on consistency, speed, and service excellence
• Motivate and mentor a team that’s friendly, efficient, and committed to hospitality
• Drive revenue through operational excellence, cost control, and community engagement
• Implement systems to streamline workflow, improve productivity, and elevate guest satisfaction
• Collaborate with the leadership team on local marketing, new product launches, and team development
• Champion food safety, cleanliness, and a culture of accountability and respect

Qualifications

• A natural leader with at least 3+ years of experience in restaurant management, preferably in the fast-casual or casual dining space
• High-energy and hands-on—you lead by example and inspire through action
• Driven by hospitality, curious about innovation, and obsessed with team and guest experience
• Confident with scheduling, P&L management, inventory, and labour control
• Community-minded and people-focused—you love building strong teams and local connections
• Comfortable with technology and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement

Corporate Culture

• Growth Potential – Join a company that’s scaling fast, with real career advancement opportunities
• Feel-Good Food – Proudly serve fresh, quality ingredients in a culture that cares
• Autonomy and Impact – Your leadership will shape the team, the vibe, and the future of the business
• People First Culture – We believe in mentorship, meaningful work, and real connections
• Local Roots, Big Vision – Be part of something authentic that’s making noise in the local food scene

Position Details

• Position Type : Permanent
• Seniority level : Mid-Senior level
• Employment type : Full-time
• Job function : Management, Customer Service, and Strategy / Planning
• Industries : Hospitality, Restaurants, and Food and Beverage Services

Contact

Contact Carmen MacKeage at 403.670.9101 x5 or submit your resume in confidence below.