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: 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.