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Assistant General Manager

@ Mary Browns

Drumheller, Alberta

Full-time1+ years experience
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Overview

Mary Brown's Chicken is hiring a full-time Assistant General Manager to support the General Manager in running day-to-day restaurant operations, managing the restaurant P&L and budget, and training and coaching staff. The posting states a competitive compensation package, an extended health benefits package with life insurance, and career advancement opportunities.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee daily restaurant operations and support the General Manager
  • Support the restaurant P&L and meet budget expectations
  • Train, mentor and coach all team members
  • Assist with recruiting, scheduling and orientation of staff
  • Ensure government regulations and procedures are followed

Requirements summary:

  • College diploma, preferably in hospitality or culinary management
  • Current food handling certificate
  • At least 1 year management experience in QSR or fast casual
  • Knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures
  • Strong written and verbal English communication

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceLife insurance
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-08-07
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentBusiness operations
Experience1+ years
Management experience1+ years
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingStore, Restaurant or kitchen
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsFood Handling Certificate, Safe Food Handling, First Aid, WHMIS
EducationCollege diploma (preferred)
Fields of studyhospitality management, culinary management

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Mary Browns

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Full company description

Mary Brown's Chicken has over 300 locations across Canada and is growing. The brand is 100 per cent Canadian-owned, being first established in St. John's Newfoundland in 1969. The brand started out with only three stores but as its reputation grew for quality, mouth-watering food, so did the franchise. Mary Brown's is renowned for its Big Mary®, named Canada's Best Chicken Sandwich, and made-fresh methodology including hand cutting and hand breading its Signature Chicken and Taters from farm-fresh Canadian ingredients. Mary Brown's boasts 20 years of consecutive same-store sales growth and has been awarded the Canadian Franchise Association's Franchisees' Choice Designation for 15 consecutive years. The company went international in 2024, opening stores in the UK and Mexico, and most recently India.

LinkedIn followers
9,584
People associated on LinkedIn
1,191
Reported office locations
  • 100 Renfrew Dr, Markham, Ontario L3R, CA
Business categories
  • Food and Beverage
  • Food Processing
Other recorded names
  • Mary Browns
  • Mary Brown's Chicken
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
No
Reported total investment
0

Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.

Mary Brown's Chicken has over 300 locations across Canada and is growing. The brand is 100 per cent Canadian-owned, being first established in St. John's Newfoundland in 1969. The brand started out with only three stores but as its reputation grew for quality, mouth-watering food, so did the franchise. Mary Brown's is renowned for its Big Mary®, named Canada's Best Chicken Sandwich, and made-fresh methodology…

FieldValue
IndustryFood and Beverage Services
Company size501-1,000 employees
HeadquartersMarkham, Ontario
Organization typePrivately Held
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Job description

Mary’s Brown’s Chicken is a wholly owned and operated Canadian company that dates back to 1969 and has over 250+ locations nationally and have recently expanded internationally in the UK and Mexico. It is Canada’s fastest-growing franchise and recipient of the Canada Franchise Association’s Franchisee’s Choice Award for 5 years consecutively.

At Mary Brown’s if you work hard and are passionate about providing genuine hospitality, you will be seen and there will opportunities for career advancement.

Job Specification

Reporting to General Manager, the Assistant General Manager will work in conjunction with the General Manager and will oversee and support the operations at the restaurant to ensure profitability and an enjoyable dining experience. They will ensure that the store and all staff are properly supported, trained and coached.

What's in it for you?

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Comprehensive Extended Health Benefits Package with life insurance
  • Career Advancement Opportunities with a company that is growing rapidly nationally

Essential functions

  • Delivering genuine hospitality and exceptional guest experience
  • Supporting General Manager in restaurant P&L and delivering on financial expectations/budget
  • Be a leader in the community building and driving community devotion
  • Leading the team to deliver on Mary Brown’s Vision
  • Directing restaurant operations on a day to day basis
  • Ensuring that all team members have the proper training and mentoring to deliver high standards
  • Providing timely reports directly to management team
  • Ensuring all government regulations and procedures are being adhered to
  • Train new employees up to standards set forth by Mary Brown's Chicken
  • Assist the General Manager with recruiting, selecting, orientation, training, scheduling and coaching of staff
  • Ensure all Mary Brown’s operational and administrative procedures and standards are adhered to
  • Any other duties as required

The duties of this position may change from time to time. Mary Brown’s reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at its discretion contingent on business need. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Required skills and Qualifications:

  • Completion of a college diploma, preferably in hospitality management or culinary management.
  • Current Food Handling Certificate is mandatory.
  • At least 1 year experience in a management role in the QSR or fast casual industry.
  • Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
  • Well-spoken with a strong command of the English Language. Possesses good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to professionally communicate and to problem solve amid a difficult situation.
  • Must be organized, pro-active and a self-starter.
  • Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
  • Possesses an overwhelming sense for “Exceptional Customer Service” and commitment to quality service.

Certificates, licenses, registrations

  • Certified in recognized Safe Food Handling program preferred
  • First Aid & WHMIS certificate preferred
  • Must be bondable

Attitude and Professionalism

  • Actively participates in positive and constructive communication
  • A team player, who provides support to colleagues and has a hands-on approach
  • Conducts themselves in a solutions-based approach, solving problems collectively and reporting any concerns at an appropriate time to your manager
  • Follows all policy and does not engage in any actions that may be perceived as conflicting with company policy regarding bullying, harassment, discrimination, and/or violence
  • Does not engage in gossiping or spread disparaging remarks.

Policy

  • Adhere to all policies and plans through communication, action, and consistent enforcement.
  • Effectively and efficiently perform all job functions following policy and leading by example.
  • Stays up to date on all training as required and follows all health and safety, and sanitation policies enforcing with disciplinary action as needed.

Interested?
Apply now! Your application should reflect your suitability for this position.

If our interests align, we will definitely contact you!

Mary Brown’s is an equal opportunity employer and equally considers all applicants. Should you require an accommodation through the selection process, please reach out to us at 905-513-0044, or at [email protected]

Please note that this posting is for an existing vacancy.

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