Posted 2 months ago
Restaurant Assistant Manager
@ A&W Restaurants
British Columbia
Overview
A&W Restaurants is hiring a full-time Assistant Manager in Prince Rupert, BC, to support the Restaurant Manager in daily operations, team leadership, financial control and guest service. The role includes weekend, evening and holiday availability, a $45,000 annual salary with a Northern Living Allowance, a quarterly bonus and group medical benefits.
Pay:
$45,000–$54,725 a year
Responsibilities:
- Support daily restaurant operations, scheduling and cost control
- Recruit, train and coach hourly team members
- Ensure food safety, WorkSafeBC and employment standards compliance
- Manage inventory, ordering and waste tracking
- Resolve guest concerns and monitor satisfaction
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 3 years of restaurant management experience
- Secondary School Certificate or equivalent
- Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficiency in all restaurant operational positions
- FOODSAFE Level 1 (Level 2 preferred) as an asset
- Basic or Intermediate First Aid as an asset
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · jazzhr
- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-09
- 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
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Management experience | 3+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Restaurant or kitchen, Store |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 25 lb · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | FOODSAFE Level 1, First Aid |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Performance bonus, Home office allowance |
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A&W Restaurants
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 179 |
A&W Restaurants in Prince Rupert, BC is seeking a permanent full time Assistant Manager to start immediately. (125 3rd Avenue W, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1K8)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: 40 hours per week
Language: English
Start Date: As soon as possible
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $45,000 per annum
- Northern Living Allowance: $3,750 annually
- Bonus Program:
- Quarterly Performance Bonus – up to 7.5% of salary
- Benefits & Allowances:
- Group Medical Benefits (single/family)
- Cell Phone Allowance $600
- Guaranteed Compensation: $49,350 (earned bonuses are over and above, based on base salary)
About Us
The McMurray Group owns and operates A&W Restaurants across Western Canada. We are committed to creating positive, people-centred workplaces built on respect, teamwork, and open communication. We recognize effort, reward results, and support growth and development.
Prince Rupert offers a unique coastal lifestyle with access to outdoor adventure and a strong community, making this an excellent opportunity for leaders seeking both career advancement and quality of life.
The Role
The Assistant Manager works closely with the Restaurant Manager to support day-to-day restaurant operations. This role ensures compliance with A&W standards, WorkSafeBC, public health, and employment legislation, and provides full leadership coverage during the Manager’s absence.
This position aligns with NOC 60030 and includes responsibilities related to planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and evaluating restaurant operations while supporting team development, financial performance, and an exceptional guest experience.
Key Responsibilities
Operations
- Support the Manager in balancing food quality, speed of service, guest satisfaction, and cost control
- Assist in reviewing weekly P&L statements and managing food, labour, and operational costs
- Maintain A&W operational standards and support continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure compliance with WorkSafeBC, public health, and employment standards
- Assist with staff scheduling and shift deployment
- Support equipment, building, and system maintenance
- Promote team engagement and a positive workplace culture
- Ensure sanitation, hygiene, and food-handling standards are met
Human Resources
- Recruit, train, and coach hourly team members
- Support supervisory hiring and onboarding
- Address performance issues and participate in progressive discipline
- Mentor team members for future leadership opportunities
- Lead team meetings when delegated
- Ensure payroll and scheduling compliance with provincial legislation
- Promote a safe, respectful, and motivating work environment
- Document and report critical incidents
- Assist with Health & Safety meetings and corrective actions
- Apply HR policies consistently and fairly
Financial
- Assist with daily, weekly, and period-end accounting tasks
- Support inventory control, ordering, waste tracking, and cost management
- Apply cash, food, and labour cost-control practices
- Support accurate sales forecasting and financial targets
- Monitor revenues and assist with corrective actions
Guest Experience
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and presentation
- Ensure exceptional guest service through effective team deployment
- Assist with local store marketing initiatives
- Resolve guest concerns using the service recovery program
- Ensure team appearance and conduct meet brand standards
- Monitor guest satisfaction metrics and support improvements
Qualifications & Requirements
- Secondary School Certificate or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years of restaurant management experience
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Proficiency in all restaurant operational positions
- Knowledge of restaurant operating systems and standards
- Interest in coaching, mentoring, and developing team members
- Ability to perform basic accounting and administrative duties
- Asset - FOODSAFE Level 1 required (Level 2 preferred)
- Asset - Basic or Intermediate First Aid certification
- Proficiency with POS systems, Windows 11, and Microsoft 365 Business
Core Competencies
- Leadership & People Development
- Operational Excellence
- Cost Control & Budget Awareness
- Customer Focus
- Decision-Making
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
Working Conditions
- Fast-paced food service environment
- Standing for extended periods; occasional lifting up to 12 kgs (25 lbs)
- Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Full operational responsibility during assigned shifts
Job Posted: September 10, 2026
How to Apply
Please ensure you provide a current and relevant resume, including applicable work experience and references.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications without work authorization will not be considered.
Application Options
We encourage candidates to apply through the posting link for priority processing. If the link is not working, you may submit your resume using one of the options below:
• Online: https://mcmurraygroupofcompanies.applytojob.com
• In person at the restaurant location
• By mail: Recruitment – A&W McMurray Group, 2739 30th St., Vernon, BC, V1T 5C6
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