General Manager

Locations: Henderson, Regent, Kenaston, Garden City, St James & Niverville

At Smitty's, we believe great hospitality starts with great people. As one of Canada’s largest all-day family restaurant chains, we proudly serve families, seniors, travelers, and our local communities every day. With full-service dining rooms and lounges, we’re looking for a dependable, motivated, and experienced leader to join our team as a General Manager.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee the daily operations of the restaurant and lounge
• Create staff schedules and coordinate shift coverage
• Recruit, interview, hire, train, and mentor team members
• Foster a positive, team-oriented work environment
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and ongoing support to staff
• Ensure food safety, cleanliness, and quality standards are consistently maintained
• Handle administrative tasks including payroll entry, onboarding, budgeting, and inventory/financial management
• Deliver an exceptional guest experience by understanding customer needs and improving operations accordingly
• Identify opportunities for growth, efficiency, and continuous improvement
• Maintain professionalism, integrity, and a positive attitude in all aspects of leadership
• Support other operational duties as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2 years of management experience in the food service industry
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with staff development and team leadership
• Passion for hospitality and guest service

Certifications Required

• Food Safe Handling Certification
• Smart Serve Certification

If you’re a hands-on leader who thrives in a team environment and is passionate about creating great guest experiences, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your resume & cover letter to ***email_hidden***