General Manager Toronto
Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Blue Shock Executive Search, established in 2003, is a renowned executive search firm excelling in recruiting top-tier candidates across restaurant, hospitality, and food service-related sectors. As industry leaders, we specialize in forging connections between exceptional talent and leading employers in Canada and the US. Our dedicated team acts as your career architects, focusing on connecting you with opportunities that align with your skills and aspirations. We are passionate about propelling your career forward, ensuring that the next step you take is not just a job but a fulfilling journey. Partner with us, and let's build your success story together.
Our Client:
We are proud owners and operaters several successful restaurants across Canada and the United States. Known for our globally inspired menu, handcrafted cocktails, and vibrant atmosphere, we're passionate about delivering memorable dining experiences for our guests. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to developing strong leaders who thrive in hospitality. We have also pledged to being the most tech forward full service restaurant group in Canada and beyond.
Our restaurants are industry leaders in team development and offer unique opportunities for personal growth, regardless of where you are in your career. You will be sure to make meaningful, career-enhancing connections and lifelong friends along the way.
Our menu, continuously developed by our Concept Chef, features globally inspired flavors and fresh, high-quality ingredients. Our passion for the culinary arts and hospitality is evident in our menu, but also in our teams. Both our culinary and front of house staff members are made of people who work to make memorable experiences for our guests, from handcrafted dishes to flawless table service, focused on excellence in every detail.
General Manager Opportunity:
We're looking for an experienced General Manager to lead restaurants in the Greater Toronto Area. You'll oversee restaurant operations, help build guest count, drive sales, and develop strong leadership teams while ensuring every guest enjoys an outstanding dining experience. Responsible for creating and enhancing a restaurant culture that drives excellence in every aspect of hospitality success: Making guests feel special, top line revenues, excellent service, high quality product, strong morale, and superior profit management to achieve financial goals.
What You'll Do
- Lead and support your managers, your Chef as your partner in crime, and teams at all levels
- Drive sales growth and meet financial targets
- Regular reconciliation of the P & L statements
- Support and implement new and current tech initiatives
- Conduct regular restaurant visits and operational reviews & audits
- Recruit, train, and develop top-performing leaders
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and liquor regulations
- Champion team culture, recognition, and motivation
- Collaborate on long-term strategy
- General Managers are directly overseeing the recruitment, training, development and mentoring of current AMs and future GMs and Chefs out of your restaurant due to growth
- The successful General Manager will have an unparalleled passion for guest service, restaurant operations and management of profitability.
What We're Looking For
- Leadership experience in a full-service premium casual dining restaurant chains is an asset
- 3+ years as a successful General Manager in a high-volume environment
- Ability to analyze and present P&L reconciliation
- Strong financial management and cost-control skills
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and POS systems
- Ability to understand, incorporate, and utilize AI is an asset
- Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or Business education is an asset
What We Offer
- Our commitment to your personal and professional development
- Leadership education and industry conferences
- RRSP investment program
- Full benefits
- One extra week paid vacation to an all inclusive destination per year
- Clothing allowance
- Cell Phone allowance
- 45 hour work week
- Flexible hours
- Opportunities to support new restaurant openings across Canada & the USA
- Significant performance-based bonus potential
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