Shift Manager I 1

Avolta AG; Montreal; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Meal and Transportation Benefits

RRSP retirement plan with companymatch

Company paid life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Training and career growth

Referral program

Job summary

HMSHost in Montreal, QC, is seeking a Shift Manager I to support restaurant operations and help lead a high‑standard team. You will ensure the restaurant is clean, staffed and ready for business while adhering to policies and procedures.

The role requires a minimum of 2 years in food & beverage and at least 6 months of supervisory experience; you will oversee opening/closing, scheduling, safety compliance, and coaching of team members.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years food and beverage experience
• Minimum of 6 months supervisory or lead experience in a restaurant or production kitchen
• Ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions and policy documents, and converse comfortably with customers
• Ability to work varied schedules including openings and closings to monitor staff

Responsibilities

• Completes opening, daily and closing procedures/checklists in accordance with company policies/procedures
• Supervises day-to-day activities of associates within a defined unit or group of restaurants
• Participates in hiring decisions and advises on promotions or terminations to the GM
• Assigns tasks, prepares schedules and ensures shifts are covered
• Ensures breaks and meals are taken by associates
• Maintains clean, stocked and appealing display areas
• Monitors cash handling and security of cash
• Ensures compliance with health and safety procedures and HACCP standards
• Places orders and processes invoices
• Maintains up-to-date contact information for associates

Skills

Food & beverage experience

Cash handling

Customer service

Supervisory experience

Job description

With a career at HMSHost, you really benefit! We Offer

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick)
• Holiday pay
• Meal and Transportation Benefits
• *RRSP retirement plan with company match
• *Company paid life insurance
• *Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Training and exciting career growth opportunities
• Referral program – refer a friend and earn a bonus

*Benefits may vary by position so ask your recruiter for details.

Airport Location: Montreal Airport
Advertised Compensation: $38,000.00 to $47,578.00

Purpose:

The purpose of the Shift Manager I (MGRI) position is to assist Branch management in tactically executing QSR or similar restaurant management operations. The MGRI ensures the restaurant is clean, ready for business, staffed, and operates to high operational standards. The MGRI uses prescribed policies and procedures to make management decisions.

Essential Functions:

• Completes opening, daily and closing procedures/checklists in accordance with company policies/procedures
• Assists the AGM/GM in managing by supervising day-to-day activities of associates within a defined individual or group of restaurants or points-of-sale
• Participates in the interview process, provides input in hiring, recommends termination, advancement, promotion, or any other status change to the GM for associates within the unit
• Assigns work tasks and activities, participates in preparing schedules, and ensures that all shifts are covered
• Actively ensures all associates take all mandated rest breaks and meal periods
• Ensures display areas are appropriately clean, stocked, and visually appealing
• Ensures all equipment is in good working order
• Operates cash register and voids transactions as needed while following all HMSHost cash handling policies and procedures, and always maintains proper security of cash
• Monitors compliance with wellness and safety procedures and guidelines, builds awareness about wellness and safety, and reports any safety concerns to the GM
• Understands and performs all Health and Safety activities as specified in the Manager’s Guide to Associate Health and Safety
• Places orders for individual units, receives goods, processes invoices
• Ensures that the company has most current contact information for all associates working in the restaurant.

Reporting relationship and other important information:

• The MGRI position as described falls under the Fair Labor Standards act as an Exempt position.
• The MGRI position typically reports to the General Manager, Director of Operations, or an intermediate F&B Multi Unit Manager II within the assigned location.
• The MGRI position is expected to work a varied and rotating schedule to be on site at various operating days and hours each week; some opening shifts, during some busy dayparts, and during some closing shifts to monitor restaurant associates’ work activities during these different days and times.

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment:

• Requires a minimum of 2 years food and beverage, cash handling, and customer service experience
• Requires a minimum of 6 months supervisory or lead experience in a restaurant or production kitchen
• Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customers
• Ability to work shifts during various operating days and hours each week; during opening, during busy day parts, and during closing to monitor restaurant associates’ work activities during these different days and times.
• Knowledge of all applicable federal, state, and local sanitary, safety, and health standards, and all procedures and protocols to comply with HACCP standards

Additional Information:

Disclaimer: All job requirements are subject to change to reflect the evolving position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to which will be required in this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor/manager (within guidelines and compliance with Federal and State Laws). Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Avolta, including Dufry, HMSHost Corporation, Hudson, and affiliates (“the Company”), is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment and to comply with anti-discrimination laws and regulations. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal opportunities to applicants and team members without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, age, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military service and veteran status, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).