Assistant Restaurant Manager

Job summary

The Assistant Restaurant Manager leads front-of-house operations, ensures high service standards, and manages daily floor presence. They also collaborate with the Kitchen Manager to maintain food quality, labor efficiency, and operational compliance.

Job details

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) | Whistler $55,346 / year + quarterly & year-end bonusComprehensive benefits package We’re looking for an Assistant Restaurant Manager who thrives in high-volume environments, leads from the floor, and partners closely with both the Restaurant General Manager and Kitchen Manager to deliver exceptional guest experiences. This role is ideal for a hospitality leader ready to grow - someone who takes pride in service standards, team development, and operational excellence. What You’ll Do Support the day-to-day leadership of a full-service restaurant with bar Lead Front of House and service execution, ensuring strong floor presence and guest engagement Partner with the Kitchen Manager to maintain food quality, timing, and service flow Coach, develop, and motivate hourly team members and supervisors Uphold food safety, alcohol service, and operational compliance standards Assist with scheduling, labor management, inventory, and administrative tasks Monitor systems, ticket flow, and operational priorities during service Step in to solve problems quickly while keeping the guest experience front and center What We’re Looking For Minimum 2 years of restaurant management or supervisory experience in a full-service environment Full-service dining with bar experience required Strong floor leadership and the ability to lead teams in fast-paced, high-volume settings Passion for hospitality, food quality, and service excellence Comfortable working with POS systems, Microsoft Office, and operational tools Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize competing demands Ability to obtain Transport Canada security clearance (5-year background check) High School Diploma required; post-secondary education preferred Why SSP Canada High-energy, high-visibility location at YVR Clear partnership with an experienced RGM Career progression opportunities with a global food & beverage leader Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, PTO, RRSP (w/ company match), EAP, and bonus eligibility Ready to Grow Your Career?If you’re passionate about hospitality, energized by busy services, and ready to grow as a leader in a standout restaurant concept - we’d love to meet you. Additional Statements This position is located in a secure airport environment and a Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC) is required. All candidates must be legally authorised to work in Canada and must be able to provide the necessary government-issued documentation required for airport security clearance. Documentation will be reviewed during the onboarding process in accordance with Transport Canada regulations. Further information can be found at: https://tc.canada.ca/en/programs/non-funding-programs/transportation-security-clearance-program/apply-transportation-security-clearance SSP Canada is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities, 2005 in our recruitment and employment practices. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, including the interview and assessment stage, due to a disability, please inform us of your need and the nature of the accommodation(s) that may be required.

What you’ll do

The Assistant Restaurant Manager leads front-of-house operations, ensures high service standards, and manages daily floor presence. They also collaborate with the Kitchen Manager to maintain food quality, labor efficiency, and operational compliance.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 2 years of restaurant management experience in a full-service environment with a bar. Applicants must also be able to obtain Transport Canada security clearance and possess a high school diploma.

Benefits

• Health insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Paid time off • RRSP with company match • Employee assistance program • Quarterly bonus • Year-end bonus

Listed skills

• Operational Excellence · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Restaurant management
• Team leadership
• Floor management
• Guest engagement
• Food safety
• Alcohol service compliance
• Labor management
• Inventory management
• POS systems
• Microsoft Office
• Operational excellence
• Staff coaching
• Conflict resolution
• Service standards
• Administrative tasks

Job areas

• Hospitality
• Food & Beverage
• Management & Leadership
• Transportation
• Security & Safety