Gio's Cafe

Job Title: Restaurant Manager
Location: Atikokan, ON
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive, Based on Experience

About Us:

We are a cozy, community-focused restaurant known for our warm hospitality and locally inspired cuisine, we take pride in creating a welcoming atmosphere for our guests and a supportive environment for our team.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic and hands-on Restaurant Manager to lead our front-of-house and back-of-house operations. The ideal candidate will be passionate about hospitality, committed to excellence, and experienced in all aspects of restaurant management. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to make a meaningful impact in a small, tight-knit team and community.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee daily restaurant operations and ensure high standards of food quality, service, and cleanliness
  • Recruit, train, and manage staff; create schedules and manage labour costs
  • Handle customer inquiries and resolve complaints promptly and professionally
  • Maintain health and safety standards and ensure compliance with local regulations
  • Collaborate with ownership on promotions, menu planning, and special events
  • Manage budgets and financial records; track sales and profitability
  • Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of a restaurant, bar, cafeteria or other food or beverage service
  • Determine type of services to be offered and implement operational procedures
  • Recruit staff and oversee staff training
  • Control inventory, monitor revenues and modify procedures and prices
  • Resolve customer complaints and ensure health and safety regulations are followed
  • Negotiate arrangements with suppliers for food and other supplies
  • Negotiate arrangements with clients for catering or use of facilities for banquets or receptions.

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in restaurant management or a supervisor role in food service
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks
  • Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices
  • Familiarity with POS systems and basic financial reporting
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a beloved local restaurant with a loyal customer base
  • Opportunity to shape and grow the business
  •  Supportive ownership and positive work environment
  • Accommodation available to live on site if needed.
  • Live and work in the beautiful natural surroundings of Northwestern Ontario.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role, in person at Gio’s Cafe. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

Disclaimer

The Atikokan Employment Centre advertises the following job posting as a service to its clients and to the community. Atikokan Employment Centre is not responsible for the wording or content of the advertisements. All correspondence concerning each position should be directed to the contact name identified in the advertisement.