operations manager, restaurant chain
The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing daily restaurant operations, managing budgets to maintain profitability, and supervising a staff of over 20 people. Key duties include recruiting and training staff, managing inventory, and ensuring strict adherence to health and safety regulations.
- On-site
- Halifax, NS
- Posted Jul 15, 2026
- Apply by Sep 10, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
Overview Languages English Education College/CEGEP Experience 2 years to less than 3 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Urban area 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 Supervise staff Train staff Balance cash and complete balance sheets, cash reports and related forms Conduct performance reviews Organize and maintain inventory Ensure health and safety regulations are followed Participate in marketing plans and implementation Leading/instructing individuals Address customers' complaints or concerns Provide customer service Manage events Supervision More than 20 people Staff in various areas of responsibility Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Safe Food Handling certificate Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge Point of sale system Additional information Transportation/travel information Valid driver's licence Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Tight deadlines Repetitive tasks Physically demanding Attention to detail Combination of sitting, standing, walking Standing for extended periods Large workload Personal suitability Accurate Client focus Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Flexibility Organized Reliability Team player Ability to multitask Benefits Other benefits Parking available Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for youths Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
What you’ll do
The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing daily restaurant operations, managing budgets to maintain profitability, and supervising a staff of over 20 people. Key duties include recruiting and training staff, managing inventory, and ensuring strict adherence to health and safety regulations.
Requirements
Candidates must have 2 to 3 years of experience and a college or CEGEP education. A Safe Food Handling certificate and a valid driver's license are required.
Benefits
• Parking Available
Listed skills
- Point-of-sale systemsPreferred
- Customer servicePreferred
- RecruitmentPreferred
- Financial ReportingPreferred
- Inventory managementPreferred
- schedulingPreferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Budget Analysis
- Staff Supervision
- Recruitment
- Scheduling
- Inventory Management
- Performance Reviews
- Customer Service
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Point of Sale Systems
- Financial Reporting
- Marketing Implementation
- Event Management
Job areas
- Hospitality
- Food & Beverage
- Management & Leadership
- Customer Service & Support
Additional details
- Minimum education
- College diploma
- Minimum experience
- 2+ years
- Apply by
- Sep 10, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Mid-Senior level
