Assistant Manager, Restaurant
- Sarnia, ON
- On-site
- Posted Sep 24, 2026
- 1 position
Opens an external site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Minimum education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Apply by
- Oct 7, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Mid-Senior level
Job summary
The assistant manager is responsible for overseeing daily restaurant operations, including staff supervision, inventory management, and financial reporting. They must also ensure health and safety compliance while optimizing profits through budget analysis and effective menu pricing.
Job details
Overview Languages English Education Bachelor's degree Experience 1 year to less than 2 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Responsibilities Tasks Analyze budget to boost and maintain the restaurant’s profits Develop budget to determine cost of food, ingredients, alcohol, kitchen and cleaning supplies Evaluate daily operations Modify food preparation methods and menu prices according to the restaurant budget Monitor staff performance Plan and organize daily operations Set staff work schedules Supervise staff Train staff Determine type of services to be offered and implement operational procedures Balance cash and complete balance sheets, cash reports and related forms Cost products and services Organize and maintain inventory Ensure health and safety regulations are followed Negotiate arrangements with suppliers for food and other supplies Negotiate with clients for catering or use of facilities Leading/instructing individuals Address customers' complaints or concerns Provide customer service Manage events Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for newcomers and refugees Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.) Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.) Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees Support for youths Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth Support for Indigenous people Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
What you’ll do
The assistant manager is responsible for overseeing daily restaurant operations, including staff supervision, inventory management, and financial reporting. They must also ensure health and safety compliance while optimizing profits through budget analysis and effective menu pricing.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree and have between 1 to 2 years of relevant experience. Strong leadership, organizational, and financial management skills are required to effectively manage staff and restaurant operations.
Benefits
- Mentorship programs
- Diversity and cross-cultural training
- Settlement assistance for newcomers
Listed skills
- Customer service · Preferred
- Training · Preferred
- Financial Reporting · Preferred
- Inventory management · Preferred
- Conflict Resolution · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Budget analysis
- Staff supervision
- Inventory management
- Food cost control
- Customer service
- Staff scheduling
- Health and safety compliance
- Event management
- Menu pricing
- Operational procedures
- Conflict resolution
- Training
- Supplier negotiation
- Cash management
- Financial reporting
Job areas
- Hospitality
- Food & Beverage
- Management & Leadership
- Customer Service & Support
- Administrative
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