Restaurant General Manager

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Restaurant General Manager – YVR Airport $65,000 - $68,000 / year + Bonus | Full-Time | Benefits + RRSP + Paid Time Off

If you're a restaurant-savvy leader who thrives in high-energy environments and knows how to balance quality, culture, and performance—we're saving you a seat at the gate.

• Lead a Full-Service Concept with Bar: Run a fast-paced, guest-focused restaurant where no two days are the same.
• Autonomy Meets Support: You’ll have the freedom to lead your team your way—with the backing of one of the world’s largest airport food & beverage operators.
• Career Growth That Actually Happens: Promotions aren’t just promised—they’re planned. We build leaders.
• Competitive Pay + Bonus: Rewarding work deserves rewarding pay, with clear metrics tied to your success.

• Oversee all Front and Back of House operations
• Ensure food quality, team accountability, and safety standards
• Control costs, drive revenue, and lead inventory and payroll management
• Recruit, coach, and retain top-tier team members
• Represent the brand with pride in a highly visible airport environment

• Minimum 2 years of General Manager-level experience: in full-service dining (bar experience is a plus)
• Strong operational skills, financial acumen, and guest-first leadership.
• Solid communication and conflict resolution abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office and POS systems.
• Ability to pass a 5-year Transport Canada background check.

“Airport operations move fast—but with the right leadership in place, everything clicks. This role challenges you, grows you, and puts you on a clear path forward.”
–
Kelly Marcenko, Director of Operations

If you're ready to lead with impact and elevate your career, apply now and let’s take your leadership to new altitudes.

This position is located in a secure airport environment and aRestricted Area Identification Card (RAIC) is required. All candidates must be legally authorised to work in Canada and must be able to provide the necessary government-issued documentation required for airport security clearance. Documentation will be reviewed during the onboarding process in accordance with Transport Canada regulations. Further information can be found at:

SSP Canada is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities, 2005 in our recruitment and employment practices. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, including the interview and assessment stage, due to a disability, please inform us of your need and the nature of the accommodation(s) that may be required.