POSITION OVERVIEW
We are seeking a Manager with 2 years’ experience in a management or supervisory position. Candidate must have the ability to lead shift and maintain an encouraging work environment. Candidate must be able to do basic math relating to cashing out, supervising inventory and preparing reports. Candidate must be willing to be trained in all aspects of restaurant operation, FOH and BOH. Candidate must be comfortable serving and working with people of all backgrounds. Weekend and evening availability is a must.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Run shift, hire and train staff, prepare reports, delegate tasks, and oversee the maintenance of the room.
Confidence in chatting with customers, ability to have presence in the room.
Maintain a high standard of cleanliness, food quality and service.
Ability to predict and respond to business levels, and plan schedules and food volumes accordingly.
Oversee the creation of bar menus, and participate in wine and beer tastings.
Maintain good communication with customers and employees.
Work with the kitchen manager, bar manager, catering manager and owner to ensure a smooth operation.
Participate in event nights, such as summer hog nights and trivia nights.
Participation in catering, when possible.
BENEFITS
Company phone plan and dental plan.
Uniform provided. Casual dress code.
Shift meals provided.
Paid vacation, 3 weeks per year.
What we can offer you:
Supportive working environment and structure. We give our managers latitude to flourish and excel.
Work with an established functional team with low turnover.
Career development opportunities. We prefer to promote from within. We offer education in wine, spirits and beer.
Support in seeking or updating industry related education and certification.
Weekly paid tip out, fair and transparent.
A bit about us:
We are a Canadian company: East van born and bred. We have been the leader in the Vancouver BBQ scene since our founding in 2001.
Winner of multiple Golden Plates including 2021, 2022, 2024 &2025 Best BBQ/Best Meat.
Memphis Blues’ team reflects the Commercial Drive community we serve. We encourage applications from everyone and those who identify as BIPOC, and members of the LGBTQ2S+ communities.
Job Types: Full-time, 45 hours per week
Salary: $55,000 based on experience plus tips and bonuses.
Requirements
• Work Permit
• SIR, FoodSafe level 1
• Ability to commit to a year, minimum
• Strong command of English, written and oral, basic math.
• Reasonable amount of physical ability: standing, lifting and moving common to our industry, 8-10 hour days.
• Ability to use and manage our POS system, basic computer literacy.
• Manage UberEats and DoorDash platforms.
• Class 5 drivers license a bonus.
Interested candidates may apply with a PDF copy of your resume to info@memphisbluesbbq.com.
The leader in the Vancouver BBQ scene since our founding in 2001.
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