AboutUs:
Blue Shock Executive Search, established in 2003, excels in recruiting top-tier candidates across the restaurant, hospitality, and food service-related sectors. As industry leaders, we forge connections between exceptional talent and leading employers across North America. Our deep industry expertise and personalized approach ensure that every placement drives long-term success. We're not just filling roles—we're building leadership teams that shape the future of hospitality.
Client Summary:
OurClientoffersgreat food and funwith a strongpassionforhospitality, over-the-top performance and creating a legacy of greatness that endures and prospers for generations to come.In the beginning there was apassion about making delicious, high-qualitymenus itemsavailable and affordable to everyone.What was once a single, family-owned restaurant in now has over 500 locations around the world.
Job Title: General Manager
Location:Winnipeg, Manitoba
Reports To: Director of Operations
Compensation:$75,000-$85,000 + $20,000 bonus potential
Education
- High School Diploma (or equivalent)required
- Degree in Management, food service, or a hospitality-related field preferred
Other Key Qualifications (Training, Knowledge, and/or Certification):
- Knowledge of PeopleSoft, Labor Management System, Talent Acquisition System, Kitchen Display System, Table Management System, and Inventory and Ordering Systems
- Knowledge of Culinary Back Office Systems
- Able to useappropriate laborreports and staffing guidelines
- Experience creating schedules for hourly employees
- High levelof attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills with all levels of employees within the restaurant as well as with guests
- Excellent planning and organization skills
Preferred Skills & Experience
- 5+ years management experience in restaurant, hotel, retail, or general business required
- 3+ years consistent achievement of highly distinguished business results as a Restaurant Manager preferred
- Experience managing all facets of a restaurant (service and culinary)
- Experience managing teams of managers and hourly employees in the hospitality industry
- Experience recruiting, selecting, developing and retaining hourly employees
- Ability to train management team and hourly employees, formally and informally, to ensure that all employees are able to perform to the best of their abilities
- Experience setting high standards and holding employees accountable for meeting those standards
- Able to develop operational improvement plans based upon business and service results
- Proven ability to build sales through ensuring a superior guest and employee experience
Out-of-Country Applicants:
We do notprovidesponsorship opportunities or internationalrelocation,applicants must currentlyresidein Canada to be considered for this position.
Restaurant General Manager - Winnipeg in Wakefield employer: Blue Shock
Blue Shock is dedicated to connecting talented individuals with leading employers in the restaurant and hospitality sectors. The company fosters a culture of growth and mentorship, ensuring that employees have the support they need to advance their careers. With a focus on personal development, Blue Shock provides a fulfilling journey for its team members.
