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Dining Room Manager

Ottawa, ON
CA$42,250 - CA$45,250/year
Senior Level
Full-time

Top Benefits

20% employee discount card valid at all RECIPE brands
Opportunities for career advancement within our restaurant group
Supportive, team-oriented work culture

About the role

Dining Room Manager

Swiss Chalet Kanata

653 Terry Fox Drive, Ottawa, ON K2L 4E7

Ad Posted/Closing Date: June 23rd 2025-July 22nd 2025

Start date: ASAP

Are you ready for the next step in your leadership career? Join a fast-paced, guest-focused environment where your experience and education are valued!

At Swiss Chalet, we’re proud to serve fresh, delicious “home-made” food in a welcoming, community-oriented environment. We believe in teamwork, hospitality, and creating the Perfect Guest Experience every time.

We’re currently seeking a motivated and experienced Dining Room Manager who can lead both front and back-of-house operations while building a positive and productive team culture.

Key Responsibilities

  • Effectively oversee day-to-day restaurant operations, ensuring both front (dining room take out, drive-thru) and back of house run smoothly
  • Hire and train new staff to maintain high standards and team cohesion
  • Lead and coach your team during all shifts to meet brand standards and achieve business goals
  • Deliver consistently exceptional Guest Experiences through proactive engagement and rapid complaint resolution
  • Maintain food quality and recipe adherence in alignment with Swiss Chalet’s standards
  • Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety protocols (including Safe Food Handling, WHMIS, and the Occupational Health & Safety Act)
  • Train, develop, and support team members to build a high-performing and engaged workforce
  • Create staff schedules and support the team to ensure everyone performs at their best
  • Contribute to budgeting, ordering, inventory management, and cost control
  • Coordinate with suppliers to arrange cost-effective and timely delivery of food and other essential supplies.
  • Support and implement operational standards, procedures, and company initiatives
  • Collaborate with the General Manager and Franchise Owner on strategy, operations, and execution

Qualifications

  • Minimum 4 years of management experience in a high-volume dining or quick-service restaurant setting
  • Post-secondary education (Food-related fields are an asset but not required)
  • Valid Food Handler’s Certificate and Smart Serve certification
  • Fluent in English (spoken and written);
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Working knowledge of food safety and HACCP standards
  • Experience with labour and food cost controls, budgeting, and scheduling
  • Proficient in training, motivating, and coaching team members
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Guest-focused mindset with a hands-on management style

Why Join Us?

  • 20% employee discount card valid at all RECIPE brands
  • Opportunities for career advancement within our restaurant group
  • Supportive, team-oriented work culture

If you are interested in joining our winning team, please apply online today! Salary will be negotiated based on experience, motivation & expectations.

RECIPE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we thank all candidates who apply for this role however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Contact Information:

Name: Rachel

Address: 653 Terry Fox Drive, Ottawa, ON K2L 4E7

Phone: (613) 831-8400

Email: Swiss1764@recipeunlimited.com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $42,250.00-$45,250.00 per year

Language:

  • English (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-22

About Harveys & Swiss Chalet

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Since our doors first opened in 1954, Canadian families have been coming back to Swiss Chalet generation after generation. While some things have changed, our secret recipes have remained as true as ever. In a world all about the hustle and bustle, it’s good to know that you can always find delicious comfort at Swiss.