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Tim Hortons

Restaurant Manager

Guelph, ON

CA$60K/yr

Restaurant Manager - Tim Hortons We are seeking an experienced, hardworking, and highly motivated Restaurant Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our Tim Hortons restaurant. Restaurant ...

Tim Hortons

Restaurant Manager

Guelph, ON

As a Restaurant Manager you empower and lead your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences. You promote a respectful team environment and manage team members with open communication and ...

Tim Hortons

Restaurant Manager

Fergus, ON

As a Restaurant Manager you empower and lead your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences. You promote a respectful team environment and manage team members with open communication and ...

Tim Hortons

Restaurant Manager

Cambridge, ON

As a Restaurant Manager you empower and lead your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences. You promote a respectful team environment and manage team members with open communication and ...

Tim Hortons

Restaurant Manager

Kitchener, ON

As a Restaurant Manager you empower and lead your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences. You promote a respectful team environment and manage team members with open communication and ...

Tim Hortons

Restaurant Manager

Guelph, ON

As a Restaurant Manager you empower and lead your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences. You promote a respectful team environment and manage team members with open communication and ...

Tim Hortons

Restaurant Manager

Guelph, ON

CA$20 - CA$23/hr

As a Restaurant Manager you empower and lead your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences. You promote a respectful team environment and manage team members with open communication and ...

Tim Hortons

Restaurant Manager

Fergus, ON · On-site

As a Restaurant Manager you empower and lead your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences. You promote a respectful team environment and manage team members with open communication and ...

Tim Hortons

Restaurant Manager

Guelph, ON · On-site

As a Restaurant Manager you empower and lead your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences. You promote a respectful team environment and manage team members with open communication and ...

Tim Hortons

Restaurant Manager

Guelph, ON

As a Restaurant Manager you empower and lead your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences. You promote a respectful team environment and manage team members with open communication and ...

Tim Hortons

Restaurant Manager

Guelph, ON

As a Restaurant Manager you empower and lead your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences. You promote a respectful team environment and manage team members with open communication and ...

Tim Hortons

Restaurant Manager

Kitchener, ON · On-site

As a Restaurant Manager you empower and lead your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences. You promote a respectful team environment and manage team members with open communication and ...

A&W Canada

Restaurant Manager

Kitchener, ON · On-site

The Restaurant Manager/Assistant Manager duties include, but are not limited to: * Managing the staff to help maintain and achieve restaurant targets and standards * Monitoring and controlling labour ...

A&W Canada

Restaurant Manager

Hamilton, ON · On-site

The Restaurant Manager/Assistant Manager duties include, but are not limited to: * Managing the staff to help maintain and achieve restaurant targets and standards * Monitoring and controlling labour ...

Tim Hortons

Restaurant Manager

Guelph, ON · On-site

As a Restaurant Manager you empower and lead your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences. You promote a respectful team environment and manage team members with open communication and ...

A&W Canada

Restaurant Manager

Kitchener, ON · On-site

The Restaurant Manager/Assistant Manager duties include, but are not limited to: * Managing the staff to help maintain and achieve restaurant targets and standards * Monitoring and controlling labour ...

A&W Canada

Restaurant Manager

Milton, ON · On-site

The Restaurant Manager/Assistant Manager duties include, but are not limited to: * Managing the staff to help maintain and achieve restaurant targets and standards * Monitoring and controlling labour ...

A&W Canada

Restaurant Manager

Hamilton, ON · On-site

The Restaurant Manager/Assistant Manager duties include, but are not limited to: * Managing the staff to help maintain and achieve restaurant targets and standards * Monitoring and controlling labour ...

A&W Canada

Restaurant Manager

Hamilton, ON · On-site

The Restaurant Manager/Assistant Manager duties include, but are not limited to: * Managing the staff to help maintain and achieve restaurant targets and standards * Monitoring and controlling labour ...

A&W Canada

Restaurant Manager

Milton, ON · On-site

The Restaurant Manager/Assistant Manager duties include, but are not limited to: * Managing the staff to help maintain and achieve restaurant targets and standards * Monitoring and controlling labour ...

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Restaurant jobs refer to various positions within a dining establishment, including roles such as servers, cooks, dishwashers, hosts, and managers. Each role plays a vital part in delivering a positive dining experience by preparing food, serving guests, managing operations, and maintaining cleanliness. Working in a restaurant can be fast-paced and requires strong communication, teamwork, and customer service skills. These jobs offer opportunities for advancement and can be a starting point for a career in the hospitality industry.

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Some restaurants want culinary school education for people who work in the kitchen, but most offer entry-level positions such as a dishwasher, table cleaner, or food prep worker. You can use these entry-level positions to gain experience and eventually transition to another position. Some restaurants provide on-the-job training for kitchen or waiting jobs. Another option is to gain experience in a casual restaurant before applying to work in a fine-dining restaurant. To become a bartender you can either apply to become a support bar back and learn on the job, or pursue classes offered by local schools. Restaurant managers either have extensive job experience or have completed a degree program.

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RoleEstablishments providing food and beverage services, managing overall operationsFrontline staff serving food and drinks to customers
CredentialsMay require food safety certifications, management trainingTypically no formal certification required, on-the-job training common
Work EnvironmentKitchen, dining area, management officesDining area, customer service setting
Industry UsageBusiness entity encompassing all staff and operationsSpecific job role within a restaurant

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Restaurant Manager

Guelph, ON

Tim Hortons
Internet and IT • 51 - 200 employees
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CA$60K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION
Restaurant Manager – Tim Hortons

We are seeking an experienced, hardworking, and highly motivated Restaurant Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our Tim Hortons restaurant.

Restaurant management experience is required. Only candidates who meet the qualifications below will be considered.

Position Overview

The successful candidate will be a strong, hands-on leader with experience in the quick-service restaurant industry and a proven ability to lead a team, manage restaurant operations, and deliver results.

This position is responsible for ensuring the restaurant consistently achieves Tim Hortons brand standards while maintaining a strong focus on guest experience, team development, operational performance, and profitability.

What We Offer

  • Competitive wages

  • Performance-based bonuses

  • Fully paid benefits

  • Comprehensive training and development

  • Opportunities for growth

  • Community involvement

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the restaurant

  • Recruit, train, coach, develop, and retain a strong team

  • Manage labour costs through effective scheduling, deployment, and floor management

  • Ensure excellent guest service and promptly resolve guest concerns

  • Maintain high standards for food quality, cleanliness, speed of service, and restaurant operations

  • Ensure new product launches, promotions, and operational initiatives are executed successfully

  • Monitor and improve key Tim Hortons performance metrics and audit results

  • Identify opportunities to improve sales, profitability, efficiency, and overall restaurant performance

  • Ensure company policies, procedures, food safety standards, and Tim Hortons brand standards are consistently followed

  • Maintain regular communication with the Restaurant Owner regarding restaurant performance, staffing, profitability, operational challenges, and opportunities for improvement

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of restaurant management experience

  • Minimum 1 year of Tim Hortons experience

  • Strong knowledge of quick-service restaurant operations

  • Proven experience leading, supervising, and developing teams

  • Strong operational and organizational skills

  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

  • Passion for guest service and creating exceptional guest experiences

  • Ability to coach, mentor, and hold team members accountable

  • Results-oriented with a strong drive to improve performance and achieve goals

  • Must have flexible availability, including the ability to work weekends and varying shifts as required by the business

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.


REQUIREMENTS
  • Customer service background preferred
  • Previous experience in Quick Service an asset
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Flexible schedule
  • Previous management experience preferred

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Job applicants responding to this posting may be applying to a Tim Hortons® restaurant independently owned and operated by a franchisee and, if so, any hiring decisions will be made by the franchisee.


By submitting this application, I acknowledge that most Tim Hortons® restaurants are independently owned and operated by franchisees. In that regard, I understand that I may be applying to a Tim Hortons® restaurant owned by a franchisee and, if so, any hiring decisions will be made by the franchisee. Accommodations available upon request.


By submitting this application, I acknowledge that most Tim Hortons® restaurants are independently owned and operated by franchisees. In that regard, I understand that I may be applying to a Tim Hortons® restaurant owned by a franchisee and, if so, any hiring decisions will be made by the franchisee. Accommodations available upon request.


By submitting this application, I acknowledge that most Tim Hortons® restaurants are independently owned and operated by franchisees. In that regard, I understand that I may be applying to a Tim Hortons® restaurant owned by a franchisee and, if so, any hiring decisions will be made by the franchisee. Accommodations available upon request.


By submitting this application, I acknowledge that most Tim Hortons® restaurants are independently owned and operated by franchisees. In that regard, I understand that I may be applying to a Tim Hortons® restaurant owned by a franchisee and, if so, any hiring decisions will be made by the franchisee. Accommodations available upon request.