General Manager - Edmonton in Wakefield

Blue Shock Executive Search, established in 2003, excels in recruiting top-tier candidates across the restaurant, hospitality, and food service-related sectors. We forge connections between exceptional talent and leading employers in Canada and the US.

With over 80 locations operational and more in development, this Restaurant Group is growing. The success of this group is a result of the collective efforts of franchisees, hostesses, servers, kitchen staff, and management teams. They strive to uphold the values of service and quality to provide a positive guest experience.

A General Manager is an experienced restaurant and bar operator who possesses excellent communication skills and is a dynamic and hardworking leader. They are committed to developing future GMs and Chefs and their teams. This position reports to the Regional Manager / Director of Operations.

The overall purpose of the position is to achieve company objectives by driving sales through building guest count by generating industry-leading restaurant revenue, profit, expansion, and guest service goals.

• Responsible for creating and enhancing a restaurant culture that drives excellence in every aspect of hospitality success.
• Establish, direct, and review performance standards in food preparation and production.
• Monitors, directs and coordinates effective sanitation, cleanliness, and organization efforts throughout the operations.
• Establishes, directs, and reviews beverage procedures to ensure adequate security and accountability.
• Remains current on federal, provincial, and municipal laws and regulations for our industry.
• Directly overseeing the recruitment, training, development, and mentoring of current AGMs and Chefs.
• Conducts frequent site reviews and audits of restaurants to ensure excellence in all areas.
• Handles or assists with any guest-related complaints and/or comments.
• Prepares all local financial and operational reporting required.
• Monitors the expenses of the restaurants to ensure effective cost-containment practices are in place.
• Champions recognition and motivation efforts throughout the market.
• Key contributor to long-term planning and brand positioning.
• Project management of multiple programs and priorities.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with key suppliers, influencers, and industry stakeholders.

• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of successful restaurant operations in a full-service restaurant chain.
• Minimum 4 years as a successful restaurant management with proven financial management.
• Proven strength and success with analytical costing work including cost controls.
• Excellent knowledge and high-level skills with all computer desktop systems.
• Exceptional work ethic, combined with highly detailed communication both written and verbal.
• Strong communication skills, rapport skills, and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout your region and Canada.
• A college or university degree in hospitality, restaurants, and culinary arts, or a business education background is an asset.

We do not provide sponsorship opportunities or international relocation; applicants must currently reside in Canada to be considered for this position.