Role overview

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: Assistant General Manager
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Reports To: General Manager
Compensation: $55,000-$65,000 + $8,000 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

3 years of experience supervising the culinary or service operations of a full-service restaurant and/or a formal education in the hospitality industry
Proven ability to lead the overall culinary or guest service experience
2 years of experience recruiting, selecting and retaining hourly employees
Experience training, coaching and developing hourly employees to ensure that they are able to perform to the best of their abilities.
Experience setting high standards and holding employees accountable for meeting those standards
Ability to develop service improvement or culinary plans based upon business and service results

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.