Restaurant Assistant Manager

A&W Restaurants (Island Burgers Inc.) in Victoria, BC, is looking for a permanent full-time Assistant Manager to start immediately (1023 Government St).

Total Compensation: $49,556 Base Salary: $44,000 annual

Benefits: Extensive single or family Medical/Dental Benefit comprised of Pharmaceuticals, Hospital Care, Paramedical, Medical Equipment, Travel, Vision care, Basic and Optional Life, along with an optional Group RRSP.

Hours per week: 40

Language: English

Education: Secondary School Certificate or equivalent

Experience: 3 years of experience in the food industry. Supervisory/Management experience is an asset.

The McMurray Group is a franchise company with 40+ A&W restaurants extending across British Columbia and the Yukon Territories. Our working environment is based on respect and listening. Everyone's efforts and results are recognized and celebrated.

ROLE

The Assistant Manager works together with the Manager, supervising overall shift and daily operations of the restaurant. The Assistant Manager is responsible for operating the restaurant according to A&W Standards, Provincial WCB, and Employment and Health regulations on a daily basis and would be able to continue smooth operations of the restaurant in the absence of the Manager.

Responsibilities

Operations

• Balance key goals – high quality, speed of service and cost control through effective management of the operating system.
• Maintain Provincial WCB and A&W standards daily; recognize areas for improvement and act where improvement is needed.
• Schedule staff, including self, and assign shift roles and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of workplace climate goals and ensuring they are practiced daily.

Human Resources

• Train, develop, confront poor performance.
• Ensure staff safety and a healthy, motivating work environment applying daily workplace climate goals.
• Ensure Employment regulations are maintained on a daily basis.
• Document critical incidents and report them to key individuals.

Financial

• Complete daily, weekly, and period accounting administration as directed by the manager.
• Manage inventory control, ordering, cost control and weekly inventory counts as directed by the manager.
• Apply cash policies and food cost management principles.

Customers

• Ensure that cleanliness standards and safe food handling practices are met.
• Ensure high level of service to guests through efficient preparation, stocking, and staff positioning.
• Assist Manager with local store marketing.
• Manage accidents or complaints, implementing service recovery program.
• Ensure teams appearance is up to standard.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in a restaurant supervisory role.
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven leadership.
• Expertise in all restaurant positions.
• Complete knowledge of restaurant Operating Systems and Operating Standards.
• High interest in developing others.
• Ability to do accounting and manage administrative aspects of the operation.

Preferred Skills

• Acceptable oral and written English communication skills.
• Acceptable mathematical skills.
• Ability to train and coach others in a ‘hands-on’ approach; imparting knowledge.
• Competent in Microsoft 365 Business applications.
• Ability to lead meetings.

Additional Notes
Physical Demands:

• Standing and walking for extended periods.
• Some heavy lifting.

How To Apply:
Please ensure that you are providing a current, relevant resume with pertinent work experience and references. Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application.

We strongly encourage Candidates to apply to this job posting through the available links first for priority processing; otherwise, in the case that the link is not working, you may apply with your resume:

• by email: recruitment@mcmurraygroup.ca
• by mail: Recruitment - A&W McMurray Group, 2739 30th St., Vernon, BC, V1T 5C6
• through our Career Page: https://bit.ly/2J7m6ki

For further information regarding this posting, or others, please visit https://bit.ly/2J7m6ki or call 250-275-6706 x322 during business hours (10am - 4pm Pacific Time). If you are viewing this ad, the position has not been filled. Only qualified applicants will be contacted for assessments and interviews.