Restaurant Manager Position at Peppercorns Eatery – Join Our Team in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Visa Note
Peppercorns Eatery welcomes applications from international candidates! This employer is open to hiring skilled immigrants and individuals relocating to Canada. While we encourage international applicants to apply, please note that you must confirm your visa/work permit eligibility directly with the employer before accepting any position.
Job Overview
Peppercorns Eatery is seeking an experienced and dedicated Restaurant Manager to join our team in beautiful Halifax, Nova Scotia. As Restaurant Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our establishment while maintaining our reputation for excellent food and service. This is a permanent, full-time position offering competitive compensation and benefits.
About Peppercorns Eatery
Peppercorns Eatery is a well-established dining establishment in Halifax, Nova Scotia, known for our exceptional cuisine and warm hospitality. We take pride in providing our customers with memorable dining experiences while creating a positive work environment for our staff. Our commitment to quality extends from our kitchen to our front-of-house operations.
Location Benefits
Halifax, Nova Scotia offers a unique blend of coastal beauty, urban amenities, and a friendly community atmosphere. As the capital city of Nova Scotia, Halifax provides numerous cultural attractions, educational institutions, and outdoor activities. The city’s growing economy and affordable cost of living make it an attractive destination for professionals and their families relocating to Canada.
Salary and Compensation
We offer a competitive hourly wage of $30.25 CAD for this Restaurant Manager position. This rate reflects the importance of this role in our restaurant’s success and recognizes the value of your experience and expertise. In addition to your hourly wage, you will receive free parking as one of our employee benefits.
Employment Details
This is a permanent, full-time position with Peppercorns Eatery. The role requires availability during morning, day, evening, night, and weekend shifts to ensure our restaurant operates smoothly at all times. The position is located at our Halifax, NS B3M 2L9 location and requires on-site work. We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible.
Work Schedule
The Restaurant Manager position involves approximately 30 hours per week. While this represents a part-time commitment, the role carries full-time responsibilities and benefits. The schedule will require flexibility to cover various shifts as needed, including weekends and evenings when our restaurant experiences peak business hours.
Benefits Package
In addition to the competitive hourly wage, Peppercorns Eatery offers several benefits to our Restaurant Manager. These include free parking at our location, which is particularly valuable in downtown Halifax where parking can be challenging. We are committed to providing a supportive work environment that recognizes and rewards your contributions to our success.
Key Responsibilities
As Restaurant Manager at Peppercorns Eatery, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our restaurant operations. Your role will be instrumental in maintaining our high standards of service, food quality, and operational efficiency. You will serve as a leader for our staff team and represent our establishment to our valued customers.
Financial Management
A significant portion of your responsibilities will involve financial management. You will analyze budgets to boost and maintain the restaurant’s profits, develop budgets determining costs of food, ingredients, alcohol, kitchen and cleaning supplies, and monitor revenues to determine labor costs. Additionally, you’ll balance cash, complete balance sheets, cash reports, and related forms to ensure financial accuracy and accountability.
Operational Oversight
You will evaluate daily operations to identify areas for improvement, modify food preparation methods and menu prices according to the restaurant budget, and implement operational procedures that enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction. Your ability to assess daily operations and implement improvements will be critical to our restaurant’s success.
Staff Management
Leading and developing our team will be a key responsibility. You will recruit staff, set work schedules, supervise staff performance, train new employees, and conduct regular performance reviews. Your leadership will ensure our team delivers exceptional service and maintains high standards across all aspects of our restaurant operations.
Customer Relations
Providing excellent customer service is at the heart of our business. As Restaurant Manager, you will address customers’ complaints or concerns with professionalism and empathy, ensuring their dining experience meets our high standards. You’ll also negotiate with clients for catering services or use of our facilities, expanding our business opportunities.
Inventory and Supply Management
You will organize and maintain inventory levels to ensure we have the necessary supplies while minimizing waste. This includes negotiating arrangements with suppliers for food and other supplies, ensuring we receive quality products at competitive prices. Your inventory management skills will directly impact our cost control and profitability.
Regulatory Compliance
Ensuring compliance with all regulations is essential. You will enforce provincial/territorial liquor legislation and regulations, ensure health and safety regulations are followed, and implement procedures that maintain our restaurant’s excellent safety record. Your attention to detail in this area protects our customers, staff, and business.
Who Should Apply
We welcome applications from experienced restaurant professionals who demonstrate leadership capabilities, financial acumen, and exceptional customer service skills. Whether you’re a Canadian resident looking for new opportunities or an international professional considering relocating to Canada, we encourage you to apply if you meet our qualifications.
Required Experience
While specific educational requirements are not listed, we are seeking candidates with proven experience in restaurant management or similar leadership roles in the food service industry. Your experience should demonstrate your ability to manage staff, oversee operations, handle financial responsibilities, and maintain high standards of service and quality.
Language Requirements
Effective communication skills in English are essential for this role, as you’ll interact with staff, customers, suppliers, and management. While proficiency in other languages is not required, it would be considered an asset given Halifax’s multicultural environment and the diverse clientele we serve.
How to Apply
If you’re interested in joining our team as Restaurant Manager at Peppercorns Eatery, please follow the application process outlined below. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Application Instructions
Who can apply for this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
• Other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit
Next Steps
Once you’ve submitted your application, our hiring team will review your qualifications and experience. If selected for an interview, you’ll be contacted to discuss your background, skills, and how you can contribute to Peppercorns Eatery’s success. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our team in Halifax!
About This Job Posting
This job posting has been sourced from Job Bank #3533660 and is currently for 1 vacancy. Peppercorns Eatery is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of background or circumstance. We believe that diverse perspectives enrich our workplace and contribute to our success.