Assistant Restaurant Manager Spinnaker's on the Fly

SSP•North Saanich, BC

24d•CA$63,000 - CA$68,000•Onsite

About The Position

Spinnaker’s at YYJ is looking for an experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager to help lead daily restaurant operations in a fast-paced airport environment. This role oversees Front of House with a strong focus on team leadership, guest experience, food quality, and operational execution. If you thrive in high-volume environments and enjoy balancing people leadership with hands-on operations support, we’d love to connect with you.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of restaurant or food service leadership experience
Full-service dining and bar experience strongly preferred
Experience overseeing both FOH and BOH operations preferred
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
Experience with POS systems and Microsoft Office
High school diploma or equivalent required
Must be legally authorized to work in Canada
Must be able to provide necessary government-issued documentation for airport security clearance

Nice To Haves

post-secondary education is an asset

Responsibilities

Support daily Front of House and Kitchen operations
Lead shifts and help drive an exceptional guest experience
Coach, develop, and motivate restaurant teams
Maintain food safety, operational, and brand standards
Support labor, inventory, and cost control initiatives
Assist with scheduling, forecasting, and administrative tasks
Help maintain merchandising, displays, and restaurant presentation
Troubleshoot operational challenges and support peak business flow

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, vision & life benefits
Paid time off
RRSP program
Career growth opportunities
Competitive salary + bonus opportunities
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Voluntary Benefits including Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity & Pet Insurance
Paid Vacation & Sick Time
Premium Holiday Pay