Apply now

First seen by our source: 26 days ago

Assistant Manager

@ A&W Canada

Nanaimo, British Columbia

Full-timePart-time
Apply now
SIGNALS

Overview

A&W Canada is hiring an Assistant Manager for a fast food restaurant to help run daily operations, lead a team, and control labour and food costs. The role includes floor supervision each shift, hiring and terminating staff, food safety oversight, and inventory support. The posting states full-time and part-time options, flexible schedules, and a competitive wage.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage staff to meet restaurant targets and standards
  • Monitor and control labour and food costs
  • Coach staff on customer service
  • Ensure food safety regulations are followed
  • Hire, retain and terminate employees

Requirements summary:

  • Experience leading a team in a fast-paced restaurant
  • Eligible to work in Canada
  • Strong communication and customer service skills
  • Ability to handle stressful situations

Tools & skills

Source and dates

Source type not verified · workstream

Employer posting date
Not provided
First seen by our source
2026-10-11
Source record updated
2026-10-11

These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.

Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentBusiness operations
Manages peopleYes
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingStore
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · lift 50 lb · computer low

Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.

A&W Canada

FieldValue
Open jobs on Jobsy4,359
Job description

Be part of a mature, fun leadership team and excel your career with A&W!

A&W takes pride in offering our employees a working environment that is based on respect and listening. Everyone's efforts and results are recognized and celebrated. We are looking for a fun and experienced leader who loves A&W as much as they love leading a diverse team from their local community!

The Restaurant Manager/Assistant Manager duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Managing the staff to help maintain and achieve restaurant targets and standards
  • Monitoring and controlling labour costs and food costs
  • Working as a team with co-workers to achieve service times
  • Coaching the staff to provide excellent customer service representative of the A&W brand
  • Spending time every shift on the floor supporting and working with employees
  • Ensuring all food safety regulations are followed
  • Hiring, retaining, and terminating employees
  • Assisting with inventory management
  • Other duties which involve the day to day operation of a fast food restaurant

Working Conditions:

  • Working in a fast-paced environment
  • Working in a diverse environment with many different personalities and attitudes
  • Working together as partners, as a cohesive unit with co-workers
  • Working with hot products and equipment
  • Working with cleaning materials and chemicals
  • Working in a noisy environment
  • Working with sharp objects (knives, slicers, etc.)
  • Use of portable or step ladder may be required

Physical Requirements:

  • This position requires the employee to stand for an extended period of time (up to 8 hours)
  • Occasionally must lift heavy boxes when dealing with product inventory (max 50 lbs.)
  • Engaging in repetitive tasks such as preparing/assembling orders and products and regular cleaning of restaurant facility
  • Must always be mentally alert to ensure the safety of yourself, co-workers, and guests at all times
  • Maintaining good personal hygiene and appropriate uniform
  • Having the capacity to handle stressful situations

Why work at A&W?

  • We pride ourselves on our food. We’re on a journey to source simple, great-tasting ingredients, farmed with care.
  • Good food makes good food, but there is more to our story than that. We’re all about doing the right thing. From using compostable packaging to fundraising to support Canadians living with Multiple Sclerosis, we strive to make a positive impact in our community.
  • We know you’ve got a life outside of work. That’s why we offer flexible schedules so you can work as much or as little as you need.
  • You’ll gain the skills that pay the bills. A career with us will give you great communication skills, valuable customer service prowess, experience working on a team, the ability to thrive under pressure, and the chance to cook some of the best-tasting food in Canada.
  • We pay a competitive wage.
  • As a big business with a small business culture, we pride ourselves in keeping a healthy buzz of excitement and innovation in the air. To keep this spirit of change making front and centre, we follow a set of guidelines we call our Climate Goals. They’re one part of the secret sauce that makes A&W such an awesome place to work. We can’t wait to tell you all about them.

Requirements

Eligible to work in Canada

Company Information

Working with A&W is more than just sharing a love of great burgers. By joining our team you’ll be on the front lines, helping us change the fast food landscape. From eliminating plastic straws, to root beer made with natural cane sugar and all-natural flavours, to being the first national restaurant chain in Canada to offer the plant-based Beyond Meat Burger, we’ve never been the kind of company to sit back and wait for change to happen. For us, it’s all about doing the right thing for our food, people, community, and environment.

Job applicants responding to this posting may be applying to an A&W restaurant independently owned and operated by a local Franchisee. All hiring decisions are made by the local Franchisee.

Similar jobs

  • Assistant Manager II

    Chilliwack, BC
    Full Time

    DOLLAR TREE STORES CANADA, INC.

    Candidates need a high school diploma or equivalent (preferred) and retail store management experience (preferred). They must read and explain operational directives, lift up to 55 lbs., and have strong communication, customer service, organization and problem-solving skills.

    POS, Cash register

  • Assistant Manager, Transportation Planning

    Nanaimo, BC
    Full Time

    City of Nanaimo

    3+ YOECandidates need a degree in civil engineering, urban planning or a related field, plus at least 3 years of progressive municipal transportation planning or engineering experience and proven supervisory experience in a unionized setting. Membership or eligibility in a professional association such as EGBC or PIBC and a BC Class 5 driver's licence are also required.

  • Assistant Manager

    Westbank, BC
    Full Time

    Mark's Work Wearhouse Ltd.

    3+ YOECandidates need 3-5 years of retail experience, a proven ability to coach and develop a team, and strong communication and organizational skills. Basic computer skills and high energy are also required.

    Computer systems

  • Senior Assistant Manager

    Vancouver, BC
    Full Time, Part Time

    Chop Steakhouse & Bar

    3+ YOE3+ MgmtCandidates need 3+ years of leadership experience in a full-service restaurant or bar, strong patience and communication skills, and a drive to develop and motivate people. Experience in leadership development is an asset.

    Assistant Manager

    Vancouver, BC
    Full Time, Part Time

    Chop Steakhouse & Bar

    Candidates need leadership experience in a full-service restaurant or bar and strong communication and patience. They should be energetic, positive, and motivated to develop the people around them.

    Assistant Manager

    Surrey, BC
    Full Time, Part Time

    Chop Steakhouse & Bar

    Candidates need leadership experience in a full-service restaurant or bar, strong communication and patience, and a drive to develop and motivate teams. Experience in leadership development is an asset.

  • Assistant Manager - Full Time (BC - Mayfair Shopping Centre)

    Victoria, BC
    Full Time

    Oak+Fort - BC Mayfair Shopping Centre

    Oak+Fort needs candidates with prior retail leadership experience in a similar-volume location. They should have strong business sense, be able to lead and coach others, and communicate ideas clearly and professionally.

    POS

    Assistant Manager - Full Time (BC - Mayfair Shopping Centre)

    Victoria, BC
    Full Time

    Oak+Fort - BC Mayfair Shopping Centre

    Oak+Fort needs candidates with prior retail leadership experience in a similar-volume location. They should have strong business sense, be able to lead and coach others, and communicate ideas clearly and professionally.

    POS

Locations & environments

Locations

All of CanadaRemote · Hybrid · On-site · Field

Pro tip: add remote jobs to widen your search.

Exclude locations

Workplace type

Company jobs in these results

These are this company’s jobs loaded in your current search. The company may have more openings.