Restaurant Manager - Brandon

Job summary

The Restaurant Manager will lead daily operations, including managing inventory, scheduling, and financial performance while fostering a positive workplace culture. They are also responsible for driving guest satisfaction, training staff, and representing the brand within the local Brandon community.

Job details

Lead the First Rural Firehouse Subs Restaurant! Are you an energetic people leader with a passion for the restaurant industry and a commitment to excellence? Are you excited by the opportunity to build a team, create an outstanding guest experience, and be part of something new? We are looking for a full-time Restaurant Manager to lead the opening of our first rural Firehouse Subs Manitoba location in Brandon! This is a unique opportunity to build a restaurant from the ground up, hire and develop your own team, and become a leader in the Brandon community through exceptional hospitality, local partnership, and meaningful community involvement. Location: Unit #1 - 1650 Park Ave, Brandon MB R7A 1J5 THIS LOCATION IS SCHEDULED TO OPEN DECEMBER 2026. Employment would begin ASAP. Firehouse Subs was founded by two firefighters in 1994 and has grown to more than 1,200 restaurants across US and Canada. Our premium sandwiches are made with freshly sliced meats, quality ingredients, and our signature steaming process that delivers bold flavour in every bite. What You'll Do As Restaurant Manager, you’ll be responsible for leading all aspects of the restaurant’s daily operations while creating a culture where both guests and team members thrive. You’ll: Deliver an exceptional guest experience and make every visit memorable Lead, coach, and inspire a high-performing team Set the standard by modelling Firehouse Subs values and operational excellence Drive overall restaurant performance in guest satisfaction, speed of service, sales, food quality, and team engagement Manage inventory, ordering, food safety, scheduling, labour and financial performance Recruit, train, develop, and coach team members and leaders Build a positive, inclusive, and accountable workplace culture Support Firehouse Subs in the Community Represent Firehouse Subs at local community events, fundraisers, and grand opening celebrations Build meaningful relationships with local organizations, first responders, schools and businesses Champion the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada by helping raise awareness and supporting fundraising initiatives that give life-saving equipment to first responders Be an ambassador for the Firehouse Subs brand by creating connections that make a positive impact in the Brandon Community How You'll Do It We’re looking for someone who: Loves working with people and genuinely cares about their team’s success Treats the restaurant like it’s their own business Leads by example and takes pride in maintaining high standards Explains the “why” behind expectations and develops others every day Brings resilience, positivity, and energy, even when things get busy Enjoys serving their community and creating meaningful connections Takes pride in representing Firehouse Subs at local events and community activities Creates an inclusive, respectful, and safe workplace Leads with integrity, humility, honesty, and a servant leadership mindset Makes thoughtful decisions using both head and heart Understands that great restaurants don’t just serve guests—they become a part of the communities they call home Why Join Firehouse Subs? We’re more than just a job—we're a team that feels like family. When you join us, you’ll find: You're part of a brand that gives back through the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada, helping to provide life-saving equipment and resources to first responders and public safety organizations Opportunities for career growth and promotion from within A supportive, fun, and people-first culture Training and leadership development opportunities Recognition programs and annual service award bonuses Comprehensive benefits Competitive compensation package The opportunity to help launch and share the success of our first out-of-Winnipeg Firehouse Subs restaurant Salary: Competitive salary, based on experience Availability: Restaurant Managers must be flexible to support the needs of the business, including evenings, weekends, and holidays when required. We believe in creating a healthy work-life balance and will work together to support your success both at work and at home. Qualifications: 3-5 years' experience in a restaurant supervisory or managerial role, preferably in a quick service environment Strong leadership and interpersonal skills Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities Experience managing financial performance and reporting Proven experience recruiting, training, coaching and developing teams A strong work ethic with the curiosity to learn, grow and continuously improve Training for Opening As we prepare to open our newest restaurant, the successful candidate will complete a comprehensive paid training program at our Winnipeg Firehouse Subs locations before opening day. During training: All training hours are paid Accommodation will be provided Additional travel and training details will be shared closer to the restaurant opening This hands-on training will prepare you to confidently lead your team from day one, with ongoing support from the Firehouse Subs senior management team throughout the restaurant opening and beyond Company Information Applicants responding to this posting are applying to a Firehouse Subs restaurant independently owned and operated by a franchisee. All hiring decisions will be made by the franchisee and their team.

What you’ll do

The Restaurant Manager will lead daily operations, including managing inventory, scheduling, and financial performance while fostering a positive workplace culture. They are also responsible for driving guest satisfaction, training staff, and representing the brand within the local Brandon community.

Requirements

Candidates must have 3-5 years of experience in a restaurant supervisory or managerial role, preferably in a quick-service environment. Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills, along with knowledge of food safety regulations, are required.

Benefits

• Career growth opportunities • Promotion from within • Supportive culture • Training and leadership development • Recognition programs • Annual service award bonuses • Comprehensive benefits • Competitive compensation package

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Recruitment · Preferred
• Operational Excellence · Preferred
• Guest Experience · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Multitasking · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Restaurant management
• Team leadership
• Guest experience
• Food safety
• Inventory management
• Staff training
• Financial performance
• Scheduling
• Conflict resolution
• Community engagement
• Operational excellence
• Recruitment
• Coaching
• Customer service
• Multitasking
• Communication
• Food Quality Assurance And Control
• Energetic
• Curiosity
• Positivity
• Resilience
• Strong Work Ethic
• Management
• Fundraising
• Training And Development
• Sales
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Franchising
• Leadership
• Humility
• Interpersonal Communications
• Inventory Management
• Leadership Development
• Operational Excellence
• Operations
• Restaurant Operation
• Servant Leadership
• Honesty

Job areas

• Hospitality
• Food & Beverage
• Management & Leadership
• Customer Service & Support
• Retail
• Restaurant Manager
• Restaurant / Food Service Manager
• Restaurant Managers
• Food Service Managers