Restaurant Manager – Immediate Start The Poke Bowl – Calgary, AB

Starting Pay: CA$17.00–CA$19.00 per hour, with potential for raises based on performance

Job Type: Part-time / Full-time

Work Location: In person

About The Poke Bowl The Poke Bowl is a Hawaiian-inspired fast-casual restaurant serving fresh, customizable poke bowls and nori burritos. We pride ourselves on quality ingredients, quick service, cleanliness, and creating a welcoming aloha-style experience for every guest.

We are looking for a reliable, motivated, hands-on Restaurant Manager who can take ownership of daily operations and help lead our team.

This position is ideal for someone with previous restaurant, fast-food, or food-service experience who is ready to take the next step into management.

Immediate availability is strongly preferred.

About the Role

As Restaurant Manager, you will play an important role in keeping the restaurant running smoothly.

You will be responsible for leading the team, maintaining food and service standards, supporting daily operations, handling customer concerns, and ensuring employees are completing their responsibilities properly.

We are looking for someone who doesn't wait to be told what needs to be done—you should be comfortable taking initiative, solving problems, and leading by example.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Operations

- Lead and supervise team members during daily restaurant operations.
- Assign tasks and ensure employees remain productive throughout the shift.
- Lead by example and maintain a positive, respectful, and professional work environment.
- Train and coach new employees on customer service, food preparation, cleanliness, and company procedures.
- Monitor employee performance and address issues appropriately.
- Ensure staff arrive on time and are prepared for their scheduled shifts.
- Support the team during busy lunch and dinner periods.
- Step into cashier or kitchen/line positions when additional support is needed.
- Help with opening and closing procedures.
- Ensure all daily tasks and responsibilities are completed properly.

Customer Service

- Provide friendly and professional service to every guest.
- Ensure customers receive accurate orders and a positive dining experience.
- Handle customer questions, concerns, and complaints professionally.
- Resolve problems quickly and appropriately.
- Help maintain the welcoming, friendly, aloha-style atmosphere that The Poke Bowl is known for.




- Encourage team members to provide excellent customer service.

Food & Kitchen Operations

- Ensure poke bowls and nori burritos are prepared according to company standards.
- Monitor food quality, freshness, portion sizes, presentation, and consistency.
- Ensure proper food handling and sanitation procedures are followed.
- Monitor ingredient levels and communicate restocking needs.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary restaurant throughout the shift.
- Ensure kitchen, front counter, dining area, and workstations remain clean.
- Follow all applicable food safety and health regulations.

Cash & Sales

- Operate and oversee POS transactions accurately.
- Handle cash, debit, and credit transactions responsibly.
- Ensure proper cash-handling procedures are followed.
- Monitor sales and look for opportunities to improve performance.
- Encourage appropriate upselling of menu items, add-ons, and promotions.
- Help reduce waste and control food costs through proper portioning and inventory practices.

What We're Looking For We are looking for someone who is:

- Reliable, punctual, and accountable.
- Comfortable taking responsibility for a shift.
- Confident leading and communicating with a team.
- Hands-on and willing to work alongside employees.
- Able to stay calm and organized during busy periods.
- Comfortable making decisions and solving problems independently.
- Friendly, professional, and customer-focused.
- Detail-oriented and committed to cleanliness and food quality.
- Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Looking for consistent, long-term employment.
- Willing to learn and grow with the business.

Qualifications & Experience

- Previous restaurant, fast-food, food-service, or hospitality experience is strongly preferred.
- Previous supervisor, shift leader, key holder, or restaurant management experience is an asset.
- Experience training or supervising employees is an asset.
- Experience with POS systems and cash handling.
- Strong customer-service and communication skills.
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling.




- Basic understanding of inventory, stocking, and waste control.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize during busy periods.
- Food Handler Certification is an asset.
- English required.

Availability Requirements This is a management position and requires flexible availability.

Candidates must be willing to work a combination of:

- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Day shifts
- Evening shifts
- Closing shifts

Weekend availability is required. Candidates with broader/open availability will be strongly preferred.

Immediate Start

We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible.

Preference will be given to candidates who:

- Can start immediately or within one week.
- Have previous restaurant or food-service experience.
- Have leadership or supervisory experience.
- Are available to work weekends.
- Can work evening and closing shifts when required.
- Are dependable and consistently show up for scheduled shifts.
- Are looking for a long-term opportunity.

Please Apply Only If You:
- Have previous restaurant or food-service experience.
- Are genuinely interested in a management position.
- Are comfortable leading a team and taking responsibility.
- Are available to work weekends.
- Can reliably commute to the restaurant.
- Can attend an in-person interview if contacted.
- Can start immediately or within the next week.
- Are dependable, punctual, and committed to your scheduled shifts.
- Are looking for consistent, long-term employment.

Compensation & Benefits
- Starting pay: CA$17.00–CA$19.00 per hour
- Potential for pay increases based on performance, reliability, leadership, and additional responsibilities
- Employee meal discounts
- On-site parking
- Opportunities for advancement
- Supportive and team-oriented work environment
- Opportunity to grow with the business

Ready to Join The Poke Bowl? If you're an experienced restaurant professional who is reliable, hands-on, organized, and ready to take ownership of daily operations, we'd like to meet you.

We are looking for someone who wants to grow with the business, lead by example, and make a real difference in the restaurant.

Please apply through Indeed. Qualified candidates will be contacted to arrange an in-person interview.

Work Location: In person

Pay: $17.00-$19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 44.0 per week

Experience

- Restaurant management: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Restaurant Manager (Calgary)
🏢 The Poke Bowl
📍 Calgary