Restaurant Assistant General Manager Regina

Blue Shock Recruitment Solutions; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP employer contributions

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Career development

Job summary

Blue Shock Executive Search is seeking a Restaurant Senior Assistant Manager for a Canada-based client in Regina, Saskatchewan. You will lead front-of-house operations, mentor teams, and partner with the GM and culinary staff to ensure exceptional service and profitability.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in full-service environments, passion for service, and strong leadership. This role offers competitive salary, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits in a bustling restaurant group.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience leading a full-service restaurant or bar.
• Strong leadership and people development ability.
• Passion for food and drink trends and guest experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Brand ambassadorship with guest-facing excellence.
• Proficiency in local marketing and event management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor restaurant teams to deliver exceptional hospitality.
• Collaborate with management to drive sales and profitability.
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, and training for roles across FOH and kitchen.
• Manage financials and control costs daily and weekly.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and service excellence.
• Engage guests to ensure outstanding satisfaction and loyalty.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Hospitality

Communication skills

Brand ambassadorship

Local marketing

Job description

About Us:

Blue Shock Executive Search, established in 2003, is a renowned executive search firm excelling in recruiting top-tier candidates across restaurant, hospitality, and food service-related sectors. As industry leaders, we specialize in forging connections between exceptional talent and leading employers in Canada and the US. Our dedicated team acts as your career architects, focusing on connecting you with opportunities that align with your skills and aspirations. We are passionate about propelling your career forward, ensuring that the next step you take is not just a job but a fulfilling journey. Partner with us, and let's build your success story together.

Client Summary:

Our Client

has been proudly serving local customers for over 35 years, and we continue to grow with the best people on our team! With 66 restaurants in Canada and the US, you need not look any further than your local restaurant to understand the secret of its success: employees who enjoy a lively, energetic, and fun work atmosphere; the opportunity to create a memorable dining experience for our guests every day; a competitive wage and benefits package; and opportunities to grow personally and professionally. We are looking for an incredible Assistant Managers and Assistant General Managers to be the leader of our team. Our people are the heart and soul of our business, and we are on the hunt for an amazing person like you to personify the magic and precision of the overall restaurant experience, all the while providing best-in-class leadership to an awesome group of people.

Job Title: Restaurant Senior Assistant Manager

Location: Regina, Saskatchewan

Offer:

• Competitive Compensation:They offer a competitive base salary package, ensuring your skills and contributions are duly recognized. Total compensation range $65,000-$75,000 including tips & bonus.
• Bonus or additional Incentives:Tip Out & Bonus potential up to $10,000/annually
• Vacation and Leave:Enjoy a generous vacation policy, allowing you the flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Comprehensive Benefits:The benefits package includes dental coverage, health insurance, and other wellness perks

Job Description:

The Assistant Managers is responsible for overseeing, in tandem with the General Manager and culinary teams, all aspects of the Front of the House operations to ensure a seamless and profitable dining experience. This includes managing staff, controlling costs, maintaining high-quality service standards, and maximizing overall efficiency.

We are looking for a strong Assistant Manager to be the leader of our team. You will train with the GM to make sure you are ready to go when he/she promotes through the system! Our people are the heart and soul of our business, and we are on the hunt for an amazing person like you to personify the magic and precision of the overall restaurant experience, all the while providing best-in-class leadership to an awesome group of people. The Senior Leadership team is here to train and mentor you, while supporting your life goals. Our restaurants are industry leaders in team development and offer unique opportunities for personal growth, regardless of where you are at in your career. You will be sure to make meaningful, career-enhancing connections and lifelong friends along the way.

Our menu, continuously developed by our Executive Chef, features globally inspired flavors and fresh, high quality ingredients. Our passion for the culinary arts and hospitality is evident in our menu, but also in our teams. Both our culinary and front of house staff members are made of people who work to make memorable experiences for our guests, from handcrafted dishes to flawless table service, focused on excellence in every detail.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Assistant Manager, you will be at the center of it all - instilling and maintaining an overall positive culture amongst the entire team, developing of all leadership positions, and role modelling hospitality - while heading all operational and financial aspects of the business.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with your Management team.
• Exemplifying hospitality for both guests and team members.
• Engaging with guests to ensure an exceptional level of satisfaction.
• Implementing strategies to boost sales and enhance profitability.
• Leading the hiring process, conducting interviews, onboarding, and training for various roles.
• Contributing to the development of every one of your kitchen and front house management teams.
• Manage and analyze financial parameters and controls for all areas of the restaurant and determine business priorities
• Managing the financials on a daily and weekly basis.
• Ensuring a spotless environment.
• Responsible for building strong teams and teaching people the knowledge.
• Working during the peak sales periods ensuring the hospitality experience as the face of the business with the guest.
• The management teams are the true face in the community for the restaurants!

Qualifications:

To excel in this role, you should possess:

• 3+ years previous experience leading a full-service restaurant or bar
• Passionate about developing others
• Passionate about food and drink and up on all the latest trends
• Established leadership skills
• Ability to develop and motivate the people around you to always be their best
• Successful in training others to master technical skills
• Highly organized with great planning and administrative skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken
• Ability to showcase Brand Ambassadorship
• Well versed in local marketing skills and event management
• Skilled at setting and achieving short and long-term business goals
• Energetic and positive
• Desire for continuous improvement
• Committed to being inclusive and embracing diversity

With our company, you will have the chance to:

• Gain valuable leadership skills and experience
• Grow your career in our rapidly expanding company
• Cultivate your own development by working with senior leaders
• Attend leadership development seminars and conferences
• Learn about opportunities for taking part in new restaurant opens across Canada and the USA
• Benefits & Perks
• Competitive salary
• RRSP employer contributions
• Medical, dental and life insurance benefits
• A personalized career development plan and training opportunities
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (counselling, wellness services, etc.)