Restaurant Manager – Bodega Tapas Bar

- Ellerslie | Edmonton, ABLead Something Worth Leading Bodega Tapas Bar isn’t your average restaurant
- for many, it’s a destination.

As Edmonton’s premier Spanish tapas experience, we’ve built a reputation for bold flavours, an exceptional wine program, and the kind of atmosphere that keeps guests coming back.

Our Ellerslie location is high-energy, high-volume, and high-expectation…We’re looking for a manager who thrives in exactly that environment. We don’t just serve tapas.
We create experiences.
If this resonates with you, keep reading.THE CHANCE We’re looking for a results-driven, hospitality-obsessed Restaurant Manager to lead our Ellerslie operation.
This is a hands-on role is for someone who leads on the floor, not from a laptop.

Someone who knows that culture, consistency, and coaching are what separate good restaurants from great ones. If you geek out over labor cost percentages as much as you do over a perfectly executed service, you’re our kind of person.WHAT YOU’LL OWN Operations & Guest Experience∙ Drive a seamless, high-volume service operation with an unwavering commitment to quality and consistency∙ Champion a guest-first culture where every visit exceeds expectations∙ Maintain rigorous standards across food quality, cleanliness, and health & safety compliance∙ Resolve guest concerns with professionalism, empathy, and speed Leadership & Team Development∙ Recruit, onboard, coach, and develop a high-performing front- and back-of-house team∙ Build schedules that balance guest experience with smart labor cost management∙ Partner closely with our Head Chef to foster a culture of collaboration, accountability,



and pride in craft∙ Conduct meaningful performance conversations that inspire growth — not just compliance Financial Performance∙ Own the P&L;: labor, food costs, waste reduction, and profitability targets∙ Prepare and analyze daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports with an eye toward continuous improvement∙ Collaborate with ownership and the Regional Manager on marketing initiatives, promotions, and revenue-driving strategies∙ Ensure airtight cash handling and payroll accuracyWHO YOU ARE ∙ 3–5+ years of progressive restaurant management experience, ideally in a full-service, high-volume, or concept-driven environment∙ A natural leader who builds loyalty — with guests and with your team∙ Financially fluent: you speak P&L;, food cost percentage, and labor variance without missing a beat∙ Composed under pressure, decisive when it counts, and humble enough to keep learning∙ Passionate about food and beverage — familiarity with Spanish cuisine or wine is a genuine plus∙ Legally entitled to work in CanadaWHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

∙ $50,000 – $65,000 base salary, commensurate with experience∙ Performance-based bonus program∙ The autonomy to actually run your restaurant

- not just manage a checklist∙ A leadership team that respects operators and invests in their growth∙ A concept with a real identity, a loyal guest base, and room to make your mark.

APPLY NOWSend your resume and a brief cover letter telling us what makes you the right fit to [email protected] ’re hiring immediately.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a virtual interview

- but we read everything and appreciate all who take the time to apply.

Bodega Tapas Bar thanks all applicants for their interest.

📌 Restaurant Manager - Bodega Edmonton - C$50,000 - C$65,000 A Year
🏢 Bodega Tapas Bar
📍 Edmonton