Restaurant Operation Manager (Multi-Unit)

A&W Restaurants; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-unit restaurant management company in British Columbia is seeking a Restaurant Operation Manager to oversee operations in various locations. The role involves managing a team, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and achieving financial targets, with an attractive salary and benefits package resting on performance incentives.

Benefits

Company Cell Phone & Laptop

Company Vehicle

Extensive Group Medical/Dental

Disability Benefits

Optional Group RRSP

Bonus potential based on benchmarks

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in the food industry and prior management experience.
• Strong skills in developing and training staff are essential.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel up to 20 days per month.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operational excellence and adherence to A&W standards.
• Lead and develop the restaurant management team.
• Manage financials and maintain profitability while controlling operational costs.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Management

Education

Secondary School Certificate or equivalent

Tools

MS365

Windows 11

Job description

Friendly Fast Foods Inc.in Vernon, British Columbia,(2739 30th Street, Vernon, BC V1T 5C6) is seeking a Multi-Unit Restaurant Operation Manager to start immediately in our Vancouver Islandarea of operations. Cities of services include:
Victoria

• #432 1150 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3M9
• 1023 Government St, Victoria, BC V8W 1X6
• #208 1644 Hillside Avenue, Victoria, BC V8T 2C5
• #FC7 3147 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8Z 6E3

Saanich

• 3335 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8Z 3L2
• #16 3170 Tillicum Road, Victoria, BC V9A 7C5
• 3667 Shelbourne Street, Victoria, BC V8P 4H1

Esquimalt

• 860 Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt, BC V9A 3M4

Oak Bay

• 105/106 2000 Cadboro Bay Rd, Victoria, BC V8R 5G5

Colwood

• 1778 Old Island Highway, Victoria, BC V9B 1H8

Langford

• #108 3016 Merchant Way, Langford, BC V9B 0X1
• 2430 Millstream Road, Victoria, BC V9B 3R3

Sooke

• #1806 6660 Sooke Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 0A5

Campbell River

• 1412 Island Hwy, Campbell River, BC V9W 8C9
• Unit E2 465 Merecroft Rd, Campbell River, BC V9W 6K6

A valid driver’s license and the ability and willingness to do up to 50% overnight travel are required. If not already residing in the area, relocation to a mutually agreed upon location in the area would be expected.

Base Salary:$57,000 annual

Benefits:

• Company Cell Phone & Laptop
• Company Vehicle
• Extensive Group Medical/Dental (single/family)comprised of
  • Pharmaceuticals, Hospital Care, Paramedical, Medical Equipment, Travel, Visioncare, Basic and Optional Life, AD&D.
• Disability Benefits
• Optional Group RRSP
• Bonus (potential based on meeting company benchmarks)
  • Quarterly Performance Bonus of 15% of Base Salary
  • Annual Profit-Sharing Bonus

Friendly Fast Foods Inc. is a restaurant business management company which is responsible for supporting, developing and managing A&W Restaurant management teams and their operations for a multi-unit franchisee. Friendly Fast Foods Inc. manages 78 locations across Western Canada.Our working environment is based on respect and listening. Everyone's efforts and results are recognized and celebrated.

Hours per week:40

Language: English

Education:Secondary School Certificate or equivalent

Experience:3 years of experience in food industry. Management experience andtraining and coaching skills are key assets.

ROLE

The Restaurant Operation Manager is responsible for all aspects of restaurant operations including the quality and consistency of the customer experience, adherence to A&W standards, Provincial WCB, Employment and Health Regulations, the development of a motivated and productive team of employees, and ultimately, the growth and profitability of the business. Theprimary responsibility is to ensure that our restaurants achieve operational, financial and people development targets.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Operations

• Balance key goals – high quality, speed of service and cost control through effective management of the operating system.
• Maintains A&W standards and conducts various Performance reports regularly; recognizes areas for improvement and acts where improvement is needed.
• Makes sure all equipment and facilities are in good condition, and plans for maintenance and repairs.
• Working knowledge of climate goals, ensuring they are practiced daily.

Human Resources

• Trains, develops, confronts poor performance.
• Leads meetings.
• Ensures staff safety and a healthy, motivating work environment applying Daily Climate.
• Documents critical incidents and reports them to key individuals.
• Ensures monthly Health and Safety meetings are completed and takes corrective action.
• Has knowledge of HR policies and makes sure they are enforced.

Financial

• Manages inventory control.
• Applies cash and food cost management principles.
• Ensures restaurant profitability by managing costs to set thresholds and goals for profitability.

Customers

• Ensures that cleanliness standards and safe food handling practices are met.
• Ensures high level of service to guests through efficient preparation, stocking, and staff positioning, including self.
• Manages accidents or complaints, implementing service recovery program.
• Ensures teams appearance is to standard.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong interpersonal skills and proven leadership.
• Demonstrated skill in running a profitable restaurant with high operating standards.
• Expertise in all restaurant positions.
• Complete knowledge of operating systems and operating standards.
• High interest in developing others.
• Ability to complete accounting and administrative aspects of the operation.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel up to 20 days per month in all weather conditions (assuring reasonable safety).

PREFERED SKILLS

• Acceptable English Language oral and written business communication skills.
• Competency in Windows 11 and MS365 for Business.
• Ability to give presentations.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues and suppliers.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

Physical Demands

• Standing, lateral stepping and repetitive motion for extended periods.
• Some heavy lifting up to 25kgs

Posted: May 12, 2025

How To Apply:

Please ensure that you provide a current and relevant resume, including pertinent work experience and references. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, we will not consider your application.

We strongly encourage candidates to apply through the available links for priority processing. Only if the link is not working, you may apply with your resume:

• By email: recruitment (at) mcmurraygroup.ca
• By mail: Recruitment - A&W McMurray Group, 2739 30th St., Vernon, BC, V1T 5C6
• Through our Career Page: https://mcmurraygroupofcompanies.applytojob.com

For further information regarding this posting or others, please visit our Career Page or call 250-275-6706 x322 during business hours (10am - 4pm Pacific Time).

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