Restaurant Manager - Brandon

Firehouse Subs•Brandon, MB

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead the First Rural Firehouse Subs Restaurant! Are you an energetic people leader with a passion for the restaurant industry and a commitment to excellence? Are you excited by the opportunity to build a team, create an outstanding guest experience, and be part of something new? We are looking for a full-time Restaurant Manager to lead the opening of our first rural Firehouse Subs Manitoba location in Brandon! This is a unique opportunity to build a restaurant from the ground up, hire and develop your own team, and become a leader in the Brandon community through exceptional hospitality, local partnership, and meaningful community involvement. Firehouse Subs was founded by two firefighters in 1994 and has grown to more than 1,200 restaurants across US and Canada. Our premium sandwiches are made with freshly sliced meats, quality ingredients, and our signature steaming process that delivers bold flavour in every bite. As Restaurant Manager, you’ll be responsible for leading all aspects of the restaurant’s daily operations while creating a culture where both guests and team members thrive.

Requirements

3-5 years' experience in a restaurant supervisory or managerial role, preferably in a quick service environment
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
Experience managing financial performance and reporting
Proven experience recruiting, training, coaching and developing teams
A strong work ethic with the curiosity to learn, grow and continuously improve

Nice To Haves

Loves working with people and genuinely cares about their team’s success
Treats the restaurant like it’s their own business
Leads by example and takes pride in maintaining high standards
Explains the “why” behind expectations and develops others every day
Brings resilience, positivity, and energy, even when things get busy
Enjoys serving their community and creating meaningful connections
Takes pride in representing Firehouse Subs at local events and community activities
Creates an inclusive, respectful, and safe workplace
Leads with integrity, humility, honesty, and a servant leadership mindset
Makes thoughtful decisions using both head and heart
Understands that great restaurants don’t just serve guests—they become a part of the communities they call home

Responsibilities

Deliver an exceptional guest experience and make every visit memorable
Lead, coach, and inspire a high-performing team
Set the standard by modelling Firehouse Subs values and operational excellence
Drive overall restaurant performance in guest satisfaction, speed of service, sales, food quality, and team engagement
Manage inventory, ordering, food safety, scheduling, labour and financial performance
Recruit, train, develop, and coach team members and leaders
Build a positive, inclusive, and accountable workplace culture
Represent Firehouse Subs at local community events, fundraisers, and grand opening celebrations
Build meaningful relationships with local organizations, first responders, schools and businesses
Champion the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada by helping raise awareness and supporting fundraising initiatives that give life-saving equipment to first responders
Be an ambassador for the Firehouse Subs brand by creating connections that make a positive impact in the Brandon Community

Benefits

Opportunities for career growth and promotion from within
A supportive, fun, and people-first culture
Training and leadership development opportunities
Recognition programs and annual service award bonuses
Comprehensive benefits
Competitive compensation package
The opportunity to help launch and share the success of our first out-of-Winnipeg Firehouse Subs restaurant
Paid training program
Accommodation provided during training
Travel and training details shared closer to opening