Restaurant Manager - Toronto

Blue Shock Executive Search; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive search firm is seeking a Restaurant Manager to enhance guest and employee experiences while increasing profitability. The successful candidate will lead a team of 15-20 culinary employees and ensure high standards of service. Qualifications include a High School Diploma and at least 3 years of supervisory experience in a full-service restaurant. This role requires excellent communication and organizational skills, with a preference for candidates holding a degree in hospitality.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years supervising culinary or service operations in a full-service restaurant.
• Experience training, coaching, and developing employees.
• Ability to interpret labor reports and staffing guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee service systems and provide shift leadership to employees.
• Supervise culinary employees daily and provide overall direction.
• Ensure the restaurant provides a superior guest and employee experience.

Skills

Knowledge of PeopleSoft

Excellent communication skills

Strong planning and organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

Degree in Management, Food Service, or Hospitality

Tools

Labor Management System

Kitchen Display System

Inventory and Ordering Systems

Job description

Job Description

About Us :

Blue Shock Executive Search, established in 2003, is a renowned executive search firm specializing in recruiting top-tier candidates across the restaurant, hospitality, and food service sectors. We connect exceptional talent with leading employers in Canada and the US. Our team is dedicated to advancing your career by aligning opportunities with your skills and aspirations. Partner with us to build your success story.

Client Summary :

Our client is passionate about hospitality, offering great food and fun, with a legacy of excellence that endures across over 700 locations worldwide, originating from a single family-owned restaurant.

Overview :

The Restaurant Manager partners with the leadership team to ensure the restaurant provides a superior guest and employee experience, while increasing sales and profitability. The role involves overseeing service systems and providing shift leadership to all employees.

Leadership Responsibilities :

This position supervises culinary employees (approximately 15-20 staff) daily and provides overall direction as needed.

Key Leadership Competencies :

• Acts with Character and Integrity
• Communicates With Impact
• Coaches for Performance
• Connects and Engages with Others
• Focuses on Guest Service
• Sets High Standards of Excellence
• Creates Accountability for Performance
• Plans and Organizes
• Leads Teams

Qualifications & Education :

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Degree in Management, Food Service, or Hospitality preferred

Other Key Qualifications :

• Knowledge of PeopleSoft, Labor Management System, Talent Acquisition System, Kitchen Display System, Table Management System, and Inventory and Ordering Systems
• Knowledge of Culinary Back Office Systems
• Ability to interpret labor reports and staffing guidelines
• Experience creating schedules for hourly staff
• High attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills across all levels and with guests
• Strong planning and organizational skills

Preferred Skills & Experience :

• At least 3 years supervising culinary or service operations in a full-service restaurant or relevant hospitality education
• Proven leadership in culinary or guest service experience
• 2+ years recruiting, selecting, and retaining hourly staff
• Experience training, coaching, and developing employees
• Ability to set high standards and ensure accountability
• Experience developing service or culinary improvement plans based on business results

Out-of-Country Applicants : We do not sponsor or provide international relocation; applicants must reside in Canada.