Restaurant General Manager - Winnipeg

About Us:
Blue Shock Executive Search, established in 2003, excels in recruiting top-tier candidates across the restaurant, hospitality, and food service-related sectors. As industry leaders, we forge connections between exceptional talent and leading employers across North America. Our deep industry expertise and personalized approach ensure that every placement drives long-term success. We're not just filling roles—we're building leadership teams that shape the future of hospitality.
Client Summary:
Our Client offers great food and fun with a strong passion for hospitality, over-the-top performance and creating a legacy of greatness that endures and prospers for generations to come. In the beginning there was a passion about making delicious, high-quality menus items available and affordable to everyone. What was once a single, family-owned restaurant in now has over 500 locations around the world.
Job Title: General Manager
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Reports To: Director of Operations
Compensation: $75,000-$85,000 + $20,000 bonus potential
Education

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required
• Degree in Management, food service, or a hospitality-related field preferred

Other Key Qualifications (Training, Knowledge, and/or Certification):

• Knowledge of PeopleSoft, Labor Management System, Talent Acquisition System, Kitchen Display System, Table Management System, and Inventory and Ordering Systems
• Knowledge of Culinary Back Office Systems
• Able to use appropriate labor reports and staffing guidelines
• Experience creating schedules for hourly employees
• High level of attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills with all levels of employees within the restaurant as well as with guests
• Excellent planning and organization skills

Preferred Skills & Experience

• 5+ years management experience in restaurant, hotel, retail, or general business required
• 3+ years consistent achievement of highly distinguished business results as a Restaurant Manager preferred
• Experience managing all facets of a restaurant (service and culinary)
• Experience managing teams of managers and hourly employees in the hospitality industry
• Experience recruiting, selecting, developing and retaining hourly employees
• Ability to train management team and hourly employees, formally and informally, to ensure that all employees are able to perform to the best of their abilities
• Experience setting high standards and holding employees accountable for meeting those standards
• Able to develop operational improvement plans based upon business and service results
• Proven ability to build sales through ensuring a superior guest and employee experience

Out-of-Country Applicants: We do not provide sponsorship opportunities or international relocation, applicants must currently reside in Canada to be considered for this position.