General Manager | Pure Spirits Oyster House and Grill

• $90,000, plus group benefits
• In-house dining perks
• $100 monthly cellphone allowance
• A dynamic culture that encourages and rewards the entrepreneurial spirit
• The chance to work alongside the best team in the city

• Lead by example and reinforce the DRC’s core values and policies on a daily basis — it starts with you.
• Develop comprehensive business strategies for the restaurant by assessing market demand, engaging with community members, analyzing competitor offerings, and creating detailed financial, marketing, and sales forecasts.
• Guarantee that projected sales and labor budgets are achieved by closely monitoring performance metrics and participating in weekly meetings with senior management to discuss progress and strategies.
• Manage a large-scale operation by instituting effective policies and standard operating procedures, while also establishing benchmark standards for production efficiency, quality assurance, and customer service excellence.
• Ensure a high customer satisfaction rating by continuously monitoring, assessing, and auditing food, beverage, and service quality, while also initiating enhancements and nurturing relationships with loyal customers.
• Responsible for achieving corporate objectives within the restaurant by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and managing the performance of the management team.
• Communicate job expectations effectively, while also planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing employee contributions, as well as overseeing compensation decisions and enforcing company policies.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy environment within the facility by establishing, adhering to, and enforcing sanitation and health & safety standards and procedures, ensuring compliance with health regulations, WHMIS and managing security systems.
• Continuously evaluate operational processes to identify areas for improvement, ensuring that the restaurant not only meets but exceeds industry standards and customer expectations.
• Liaise with Culinary, Customer Service, Marketing, Talent & Culture, Payroll, and Executive Leadership.

• EXPERIENCE. We're looking for candidates with at least five (5) years of leadership experience (3 years as a GM or AGM) within the hospitality industry, preferably in fast-paced, high-volume, upscale dining restaurant environments.
• INDUSTRY-FOCUS. A business, hospitality or food and beverage management degree/diploma, or the equivalent in education and experience, is considered an asset.  Membership in associations that support the F&B Industry is also an asset.
• CERTIFICATIONS. While you're required to be Smart Serve certified, Mixology, Prud’homme Beer, and Sommelier certifications are highly valued.
• NUMERICAL COMPETENCE. Experience in managing a P&L statement to success, understanding food and beverage cost averages and labour controls.
• GENUINE CARE. Someone who naturally possesses an affinity for superior guest service and takes the initiative to go above and beyond expectations.
• PASSION. A true leader who aims to drive their team toward new heights and greater successes.
• DRIVE. Has the ability to manage their team and their restaurant independently through a solution-oriented lens.

The Distillery Restaurants Corporation (DRC) is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process where candidates are respected, supported and valued. The DRC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Please note that accommodations during every part of the recruitment and selection process are available upon request.