restaurant manager
The manager is responsible for planning, directing, and evaluating daily restaurant operations to maintain profitability and service quality. Key duties include managing budgets, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- On-site
- Ottawa, ON
- Posted May 26, 2026
- Apply by Sep 15, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience Experience 3 years to less than 5 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Responsibilities Tasks Analyze budget to boost and maintain the restaurant’s profits Develop budget to determine cost of food, ingredients, alcohol, kitchen and cleaning supplies Evaluate daily operations Monitor revenues to determine labour cost Monitor staff performance Plan and organize daily operations Recruit staff Set staff work schedules Determine type of services to be offered and implement operational procedures Balance cash and complete balance sheets, cash reports and related forms Conduct performance reviews Cost products and services Enforce provincial/territorial liquor legislation and regulations Organize and maintain inventory Ensure health and safety regulations are followed Negotiate arrangements with suppliers for food and other supplies Participate in marketing plans and implementation Address customers' complaints or concerns Provide customer service Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations Supervision More than 20 people Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Physically demanding Attention to detail Combination of sitting, standing, walking Standing for extended periods Personal suitability Accurate Client focus Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Organized Reliability Team player Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for newcomers and refugees Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.) Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition Support for youths Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
What you’ll do
The manager is responsible for planning, directing, and evaluating daily restaurant operations to maintain profitability and service quality. Key duties include managing budgets, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and between 3 to 5 years of relevant experience. The role requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a physically demanding, fast-paced environment.
Listed skills
- Customer servicePreferred
- Inventory managementPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Budget Analysis
- Staff Recruitment
- Scheduling
- Inventory Management
- Performance Reviews
- Customer Service
- Financial Reporting
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Supplier Negotiation
- Marketing Implementation
- Operational Procedures
- Liquor Legislation Enforcement
Job areas
- Hospitality
- Food & Beverage
- Management & Leadership
- Customer Service & Support
Additional details
- Minimum education
- High school
- Minimum experience
- 2+ years
- Apply by
- Sep 15, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Mid-Senior level
