Restaurant Manager

JRoss Recruiters; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary CAD 70,000–80,000

Lead an established restaurant

Collaborative culinary team

Focus on quality hospitality

Job summary

JRoss Recruiters is seeking a seasoned restaurant manager for a quality-focused, full-service dining environment in Sarnia, Canada. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, guest relations, and detailed attention to service standards.

The ideal candidate demonstrates a confident leadership style, strong coaching and communication skills, and the ability to manage schedules and team performance in a busy restaurant setting.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant management experience within a quality-focused, full-service dining environment.
• Confident leadership style capable of guiding an established team.
• Hands-on operational instincts with a presence on the floor.
• Excellent guest relations and ability to connect with people.
• Strong coaching, communication and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to establish expectations and hold people accountable fairly.
• Strong awareness of restaurant flow and service standards.
• Comfortable working with culinary leadership in a collaborative environment.
• Organized, dependable and composed in busy settings.
• Flexible to adjust schedules based on operational needs.
• Appreciation for quality food and hospitality.

Skills

Restaurant management

Leadership

Guest relations

Coaching & communication

Conflict resolution

Operational presence

Accountability & fairness

Restaurant flow & service standards

Job description

• Previous restaurant management experience within a quality-focused, full-service dining environment.
• A confident and credible leadership style with the ability to lead an established team.
• Strong hands-on operational instincts and a genuine preference for being present on the restaurant floor.
• Excellent guest relations skills and a natural ability to connect with people.
• Strong coaching, communication and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to establish expectations and hold people accountable in a fair, respectful and constructive manner.
• Strong awareness of restaurant flow, service standards and the many details that contribute to a successful shift.
• Comfortable working closely with culinary leadership in a collaborative environment.
• Organized, dependable and able to remain composed in a busy restaurant setting.
• Flexible and adaptable with the willingness to adjust schedules based on operational requirements.
• A genuine appreciation for quality food, thoughtful hospitality and the craft behind a well-run restaurant.

Requirements

• Previous restaurant management experience within a quality-focused, full-service dining environment.
• A confident and credible leadership style with the ability to lead an established team.
• Strong hands-on operational instincts and a genuine preference for being present on the restaurant floor.
• Excellent guest relations skills and a natural ability to connect with people.
• Strong coaching, communication and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to establish expectations and hold people accountable in a fair, respectful and constructive manner.
• Strong awareness of restaurant flow, service standards and the many details that contribute to a successful shift.
• Comfortable working closely with culinary leadership in a collaborative environment.
• Organized, dependable and able to remain composed in a busy restaurant setting.
• Flexible and adaptable with the willingness to adjust schedules based on operational requirements.
• A genuine appreciation for quality food, thoughtful hospitality and the craft behind a well-run restaurant.

Corporate Culture

• $70,000 to $80,000 base salary.
• The opportunity to lead an established restaurant with a loyal local following and a strong culinary identity.
• A highly visible leadership position with meaningful influence over service culture and guest experience.
• The chance to work alongside a passionate culinary team focused on handmade food, quality ingredients and attention to detail.
• An environment where thoughtful leadership, consistency and genuine hospitality are valued.
• The opportunity to become an important part of a restaurant that believes exceptional experiences are created through great food, strong teams and care for the small details.