Job title: Manager in Training — Steakhouse / and Games Café

Location: Yellowknife, NT
Employment type: Full-time (including nights/weekends/holidays)
Reports to: Owner
Start date: Sept 15 2026

Position summary
Seeking an energetic, hospitality-focused Manager in Training to learn and assist with operations for the leading steakhouse and a new games café located in the same strip mall. This is a hands-on leadership role designed to develop you into a full manager overseeing food & beverage service, guest experience, team supervision, scheduling, inventory, and basic financials in a fast-paced dine-in/entertainment environment.

Key responsibilities

- Participate in a structured training program covering front-of-house operations, back-of-house coordination, point-of-sale (POS) systems, and service standards for both steakhouse and games café operations.
- Provide excellent guest service; handle guest inquiries, seating, complaints, and escalations professionally.
- Lead, coach, and motivate staff: onboarding, training, performance feedback, and daily supervision.
- Assist with scheduling, labor management, and shift leadership to ensure adequate coverage and smooth service.
- Support inventory management and receiving; monitor food, beverage, and game-supplies levels; minimize waste.
- Maintain health, safety, and sanitation standards; ensure team compliance with local regulations.
- Execute opening, mid, and closing procedures; ensure venue is clean, organized, and game equipment is maintained.
- Assist with basic financial tasks: cash handling, daily deposits, sales reconciliation, and contributing ideas to improve revenue and control costs.
- Support promotions, events, and game-night programming; upsell food, drinks, and game packages.
- Collaborate with kitchen leadership on service flow, menu knowledge, and special event execution.

Required qualifications & skills





- 1–2 years hospitality or customer-service experience (restaurants, bars, cafés, entertainment venues). Management experience preferred but not required.
- Strong customer service orientation and ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor under pressure.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership potential.
- Basic math and computer skills; familiarity with POS systems preferred.
- Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 40 lbs, and work in a fast-paced environment.

Desired qualifications

- Experience in a full-service restaurant, steakhouse, bar, or tabletop/games café.
- Knowledge of inventory, scheduling, and basic P&L; concepts.
- Responsible Beverage Service certification (where applicable) or willingness to obtain.
- First Aid/food safety certification (e.g., ServSafe) or willingness to obtain.

Competencies & attributes

- Positive, proactive problem-solver
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to train and inspire a diverse team
- Creative, guest-first mindset with an interest in food and tabletop/board games

What we offer

- Competitive pay (salary/hourly + tips/bonus potential) — specify range during interview
- Career development and structured management training
- Meals during shifts, staff discounts, and a fun team environment
- Opportunities to run events and grow into a full management role

How to apply
Send resume and brief cover letter to [email protected] with subject line “Manager in Training — [Your Name]” or apply in person at Coyote's Family Steakhouse. Application deadline: September 1, 2026

Equal opportunity employer
Coyote's Family Steakhouse is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

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Pay: $55,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- In office parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount

Work Location: In person

📌 Manager in Training (Yellowknife)
🏢 Coyote's Family Steakhouse
📍 Yellowknife