Assistant Restaurant Manager

Job summary

Lead daily front-of-house operations, support and coach restaurant staff, and maintain high service standards and exceptional guest experiences. Assist with weddings and other events, scheduling, labor and inventory management, restaurant administration, and coordination with kitchen and events teams.

Job details

Assistant Restaurant Manager Shaughnessy Restaurant at VanDusen Botanical GardenVancouver, BC Competitive salary starting at $55,000 annually, depending on experience, plus tips, bonus opportunities and benefits. Hours: 25–40 hours per week (Full-time preferred, Part-time considered) Join One of Vancouver’s Most Unique Restaurant Teams Shaughnessy Restaurant is a well-established, high-volume restaurant located in the heart of beautiful VanDusen Botanical Garden. We are seeking an enthusiastic, hands-on Restaurant Manager who is passionate about hospitality, guest service, and developing great teams. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to grow their management career in a dynamic restaurant that also hosts weddings, private events, and corporate functions throughout the year. Experience with weddings, banquets, catering, or event coordination is a significant asset. We are looking for an energetic leader who enjoys being on the floor, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in creating exceptional guest experiences. The successful candidate will work closely with our management team and have the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility as they grow with the company. What You’ll Do Lead daily front-of-house operations and ensure smooth, efficient service. Coach, motivate, and support a team of servers, hosts, bartenders, and support staff. Deliver exceptional guest experiences by resolving concerns professionally and building lasting relationships with our guests. Assist with planning and executing weddings, private events, and corporate functions. Conduct pre-shift meetings and maintain high service standards. Help with scheduling, labour management, inventory, and restaurant administration. Work collaboratively with the kitchen and events teams to ensure seamless execution. Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming restaurant environment. We’re Looking For Someone Who Has Minimum 2 years of restaurant or supervisory experience. Strong leadership and communication skills. A positive, team-first attitude and a hands-on approach. Excellent organizational and time-management abilities. Experience with weddings, banquets, catering, or events is highly desirable. Familiarity with POS systems, reservation platforms, and Microsoft Office. Knowledge of food, wine, cocktails, and hospitality service. Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required. What We Offer Competitive salary based on experience. Performance-based growth opportunities. Tips and bonus opportunities. Extended health and dental benefits (for eligible full-time employees). Staff meals and employee dining discounts. Free on-site parking. A supportive management team that believes in mentorship, professional development, and promoting from within. The opportunity to work in one of Vancouver’s most unique hospitality venues. If you’re a motivated hospitality professional looking for a long-term opportunity where you can develop your leadership skills while working in a thriving restaurant and events environment, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Expected Hours: 25–40 per week Additional Pay: Bonus opportunities Tips Benefits: Dental care Extended health care Discounted or free meals On-site parking Schedule: Day shifts Evening shifts Weekends as needed Holidays as required Licence/Certification: Serving It Right (required)

What you’ll do

Lead daily front-of-house operations, support and coach restaurant staff, and maintain high service standards and exceptional guest experiences. Assist with weddings and other events, scheduling, labor and inventory management, restaurant administration, and coordination with kitchen and events teams.

Requirements

Candidates need at least two years of restaurant or supervisory experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a hands-on, team-oriented approach. Event experience is highly desirable; familiarity with POS and reservation systems, Microsoft Office, food and beverage service, and availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays are also expected, along with Serving It Right certification.

Benefits

• Tips
• Bonus Opportunities
• Extended Health Care
• Dental Care
• Staff Meals
• Employee Dining Discounts
• On-Site Parking
• Professional Development

Listed skills

• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Front-of-House Operations
• Team Leadership
• Staff Coaching
• Guest Service
• Conflict Resolution
• Event Coordination
• Wedding and Banquet Service
• Scheduling
• Labor Management
• Inventory Management
• Restaurant Administration
• Communication
• Organization
• Time Management
• POS Systems
• Reservation Platforms

Job areas

• Hospitality
• Food & Beverage
• Management & Leadership
• Customer Service & Support