Salary: $[55000-60000] per year, based on experience
Schedule: Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends

About the Role

We are looking for a strong, experienced, and hands-on Restaurant Manager to take full responsibility for the day-to-day operation and performance of our restaurant.

This is not a desk-only management position. We are looking for someone who can lead from the floor, manage the team, control costs, improve sales, and maintain high operational standards.

The ideal candidate is a confident leader who understands that a successful restaurant requires strong people management, food cost control, labour management, inventory control, customer service, and daily operational discipline.

You will work closely with the ownership/management team and will be responsible for the overall performance of the restaurant.

Key Responsibilities-Restaurant Operations

- Take ownership of the restaurant's daily operations and overall performance
- Ensure the restaurant is running efficiently, safely, and professionally
- Maintain high standards for food quality, preparation, cleanliness, and customer service
- Ensure all company policies, procedures, food safety, and health & safety standards are followed
- Identify operational problems and take immediate corrective action
- Lead by example and maintain a positive, professional workplace

Food Cost & Inventory Management

- Monitor and control food cost and product usage
- Manage inventory, ordering, receiving, storage, and product rotation
- Reduce food waste, portioning issues, spoilage, and unnecessary product usage
- Complete regular inventory counts and investigate variances
- Work with suppliers and management to maintain appropriate inventory levels
- Maintain food cost within established targets

Labour & Scheduling

- Prepare and manage weekly employee schedules based on business needs
- Control labour costs while ensuring proper staffing levels
- Monitor employee attendance, punctuality, productivity, and performance
- Adjust staffing levels based on sales volume
- Approve and manage employee hours
- Address performance issues professionally and promptly

Hiring & Team Building

- Recruit,



interview, hire, and onboard restaurant employees
- Build and maintain a strong, reliable team
- Train employees on restaurant procedures, food safety, customer service, and company standards
- Coach employees and provide ongoing feedback
- Recognize strong performance and address performance concerns
- Develop employees for future leadership opportunities
- Maintain a positive and respectful team culture

Sales & Customer Service

- Take responsibility for achieving sales and operational targets
- Monitor daily sales and identify opportunities to increase revenue
- Ensure excellent customer service at all times
- Handle customer complaints and resolve issues professionally
- Monitor customer feedback and take action to improve the guest experience
- Implement promotions and company initiatives effectively

Financial & Performance Management

- Review daily sales, transactions, average cheque, labour, food cost, and other key performance indicators
- Understand restaurant P&L; and how operational decisions affect profitability
- Identify areas where the restaurant can improve profitability
- Control unnecessary expenses
- Report important operational and financial issues to ownership/management

Compliance & Safety

- Ensure compliance with food safety and health regulations
- Maintain proper temperature controls, sanitation, cleaning, and food handling procedures
- Ensure employees complete required training
- Maintain WHMIS, workplace safety, and company compliance standards
- Prepare the restaurant for health inspections, corporate audits, and operational inspections

What We Are Looking For

The successful candidate should have:

- 3+ years of restaurant management experience
- Strong leadership and people-management skills
- Experience hiring, training,



scheduling, and managing employees
- Strong understanding of food cost and labour cost
- Experience with inventory management and ordering
- Understanding of restaurant sales and profitability
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work under pressure in a quick-paced environment
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to hold employees accountable while maintaining a positive team environment
- Strong computer/POS skills
- Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who says:

“I take ownership.”

You should be comfortable looking at the numbers, walking the restaurant floor, coaching employees, solving problems, checking inventory, managing labour, dealing with customers, and making sure the restaurant is performing at its best.

You should be able to look at a restaurant's results and answer:

- Why did sales go up or down?
- Why is food cost too high?
- Where are we wasting product?
- Is labour being scheduled properly?
- Which employees need coaching?
- What can we do to increase sales?
- How can we improve customer service?
- What needs to be fixed today?

What We Offer

- Competitive salary based on experience
- Performance-based growth opportunities
- Leadership development opportunities
- Supportive ownership/management team
- Opportunity to take ownership of a restaurant's overall performance

How to Apply

If you are an experienced restaurant leader who is results-driven, organized, hands-on, and passionate about building strong teams, we want to hear from you.

Please submit your resume through Indeed and include a brief explanation of your restaurant management experience, including your experience with food cost, labour management, hiring, scheduling, inventory, and sales performance.

We are looking for a manager who can run the restaurant—not just manage a shift.

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Discounted or free food
- Versatile schedule
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Restaurant Manager – Operations, Food Cost & Team Management (Concord)
🏢 Edo Japan Restaurants
📍 Concord