General Manager – Bridgemans Bistro

Bridgemans Bistro is looking for an experienced, hands-on General Manager to lead our team and take ownership of the day-to-day success of the restaurant.

We’re looking for someone who genuinely enjoys hospitality, knows how to build and lead a robust team, and understands that a successful restaurant requires equal attention to the guest experience, the people, and the numbers.

Our General Manager is present on the floor, connected with the team, engaged with guests, and accountable for the overall performance of the business.

The Role

As General Manager, you will be responsible for the overall operation and performance of Bridgemans Bistro. You’ll lead the team daily and work closely with the kitchen staff to create an environment where employees can perform at their best and guests want to come back.

Your responsibilities will include

- Leading, coaching, and developing the restaurant team
- Creating a positive, accountable, and professional workplace culture
- Recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and retaining great people
- Managing scheduling and labour costs
- Ensuring consistently excellent guest service
- Maintaining high standards for cleanliness, organization, and restaurant presentation
- Working closely with kitchen leadership to ensure smooth FOH/BOH operations
- Managing inventory, purchasing, and cost controls
- Monitoring sales, labour, food costs, and other key operating metrics
- Identifying opportunities to improve revenue, efficiency, and profitability
- Handling guest feedback and resolving issues professionally




- Ensuring compliance with liquor, food safety, WorkSafe, and employment requirements
- Supporting events, promotions, and initiatives that grow the business
- Taking ownership of the restaurant’s overall performance

Who We’re Looking For You’re a confident hospitality leader who can balance people, operations, and financial performance.

You know how to set expectations without creating unnecessary drama. You’re comfortable making decisions, solving problems, coaching employees, and jumping in when the restaurant gets busy.

Ideally, you bring:

- Previous restaurant management experience, preferably as a General Manager, Assistant General Manager, or senior hospitality leader
- Strong leadership and people-management skills
- A genuine commitment to hospitality and the guest experience
- Experience managing labour, scheduling, inventory, and operating costs
- A solid understanding of restaurant financials and key performance indicators
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- The ability to stay calm and make good decisions in a busy environment
- Experience recruiting, training, and developing employees
- A collaborative approach to working with kitchen leadership




- Serving It Right certification, or the ability to obtain it
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required

What Success Looks Like A successful General Manager at Bridgemans Bistro builds a restaurant where:

- Guests receive consistently great food and service
- Employees know what is expected of them and enjoy coming to work
- Strong performers are recognized and developed
- Problems are addressed early instead of being allowed to grow
- Labour and operating costs are well managed
- The front and back of house operate as one team
- The restaurant is clean, organized, and ready for business
- Sales and profitability continue to improve

What We Offer

- Competitive compensation
- A leadership role with meaningful responsibility and autonomy
- The opportunity to build and develop a great restaurant team
- A supportive ownership and leadership group
- A workplace that values accountability, communication, and good hospitality
- Opportunities to contribute ideas and have a real impact on the business

Interested? If you’re an experienced hospitality leader who takes pride in building great teams and running a strong operation, we’d like to hear from you.

Please apply with your resume and a brief introduction telling us about your restaurant leadership experience.

www.millbaymarina.ca/bridgemans

Pay: $65,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

📌 General Manager (Mill Bay)
🏢 Bridgemans Bistro
📍 Mill Bay