Restaurant Manager

Socket.dev; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead day-to-day operations of upscale food service units, ensuring exceptional service, food safety, and financial discipline. The role emphasizes strong people leadership, adherence to standards, and ongoing performance improvement.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in food service or hospitality operations, with supervisory experience, and comfort with MS Office.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in food service or hospitality operations, including supervisory or management responsibility.
• Strong operational and financial understanding, including labour management, inventory control, and cost awareness.
• Strong understanding of upscale to fine dining. Steps of service, beverage, and wine knowledge.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and solve problems in a fast-paced, field-based environment.
• Strong communication, organization, and client service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort learning new systems and technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily unit operations with a strong focus on labour management, cost control, inventory accuracy, purchasing discipline, and financial performance.
• Maintain accurate operational and financial data to support forecasting, budgeting, period end reviews, and action planning.
• Identify variances, risks, and opportunities, and implement corrective actions to improve sales, profitability, and operational consistency.
• Build positive working relationships with site-level clients, principals, and operational stakeholders.
• Lead, coach, and support supervisors and hourly associates through onboarding, training, performance management, and recognition.

Skills

Food service operations

People leadership

Budgeting & cost control

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The salary range for this position is $60,000 to $67,000. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may be entitled to other elements of total compensation, which may include group benefits, employer RRSP contributions, & discretionary bonus or incentive programs, where applicable to the role. We are committed to offering competitive compensation & comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards program will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment & applicant screening process.

This is a posting for an existing vacancy.

As a key member of the operations leadership team, theRestaurant Manager is responsible for the day-to-day leadership, execution, and performance of assigned food service units. The role ensures strong operational standards, service standards for a upscale restaurant, financial discipline, food safety, and people leadership while delivering a consistent, high-quality experience aligned with Compass Group standards and client expectations.

Now, if you were to come on board as one of ourRestaurant Manager,we’d ask you to do the following for us:

Strategic Leadership & Growth

• Execute district and regional priorities at the unit level, supporting account retention, service enhancements, and local growth opportunities.
• Participate in new initiatives, pilots, renovations, openings, and transitions, ensuring operational readiness and effective implementation.

Operational & Financial Excellence

• Lead daily unit operations with a strong focus on labour management, cost control, inventory accuracy, purchasing discipline, and financial performance.
• Maintain accurate operational and financial data to support forecasting, budgeting, period end reviews, and action planning.
• Identify variances, risks, and opportunities, and implement corrective actions to improve sales, profitability, and operational consistency.

Client & Stakeholder Relations

• Build positive working relationships with site-level clients, principals, and operational stakeholders.
• Ensure day-to-day execution of contract commitments and respond promptly and professionally to client requests and concerns.

People Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and support supervisors and hourly associates through onboarding, training, performance management, and recognition.
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and respect through consistent application of people policies and progressive discipline when required.
• Support performance appraisals, succession planning, and ongoing development of unit leadership teams.

Health, Safety, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Champion a safe and compliant work environment by ensuring adherence to food safety, sanitation, health & safety, and quality assurance standards.
• Conduct regular safety walks and audits; ensure incidents, recalls, and corrective actions are reported, documented, and closed in a timely manner.
• Maintain readiness for inspections, audits, and unit or school closures, escalating issues appropriately.
• Promote continuous improvement through standard operating practices and company performance frameworks.

Field Leadership & Unit Presence

• Maintain regular presence in units to observe meal service, assess standards, coach teams, and resolve operational issues in real time.
• Support staffing coverage, scheduling, and operational continuity to prevent service disruptions.

Systems, Tools & Ways of Working

• Use company systems, reports, and technology to track performance, maintain accurate records, and support informed decision-making.
• Support training initiatives, technology adoption, and pilot programs that enhance operational effectiveness.
• Maintain professional standards, including timely communication, accurate documentation, and adherence to dress code and workplace expectations.

Think you have what it takes to be ourRestaurant Manager? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role.

• 5+ years of experience in food service or hospitality operations, including supervisory or management responsibility.
• Strong operational and financial understanding, including labour management, inventory control, and cost awareness.
• Strong understanding of upscale to fine dining. Steps of service, beverage, and wine knowledge.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and solve problems in a fast-paced, field-based environment.
• Strong communication, organization, and client service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort learning new systems and technology.
• Any other duties assigned or consistent with organizational needs.