Service Manager

Service Manager – Food ServiceNorth Vancouver, BCJackson Stewart of Lock Search Group is currently working with a Western Canadian leading Restaurant Group. This Renowned brand is looking for a Service Manager to join their North Vancouver location. The Service Manager is responsible for day-to-day shift management, including peak times, shoulder periods, and guest-first role modeling to maximize marketing and sales opportunities. They oversee recruitment, training, development, scheduling, and performance management of the Service team. Additionally, they foster a positive working environment, maintain open communication, ensure adherence to standards and policies, meet financial targets, and service standards while actively monitoring guest satisfaction and sales opportunities through observation and feedback.Responsibilities:Fostering a passion for service as a top priority.Overseeing the recruitment, training, development, scheduling, and performance evaluation of Service team members.Proficiently managing daily shifts with a focus on comprehensive daypart awareness. This entails leading by example as a guest-centric role model, maintaining a physical presence during peak hours, ensuring consistent service quality throughout all operational hours (including slower periods), offering assistance when needed,Collaborating with the Service team to enhance their skills, and optimizing marketing and sales opportunities.Cultivating and participating in a constructive work environment while nurturing transparent communication between management and team membersFostering collaboration between front-of-house and back-of-house teams.Ensuring strict adherence to all established standards and policies, encompassing safety protocols, food preparation and presentation guidelines, timing precision, and cleanliness benchmarks.Attaining financial objectives linked to front-of-house operations, including targets for average guest spend, labor cost management, and productivity goals.Qualifications: Prior Service Background with Supervisory Experience PreferredCommitment to delivering exceptional guest service is a fundamental requirement. Exceptional Communication and Interpersonal SkillsExceptional communication abilities, both verbal and written, are crucial in this role. High Energy and a Dedication to ExcellenceExperience in training and developing others is highly valued. Successful candidates should have a track record of nurturing and empowering team members to reach their full potential.Deep passion for food and an unwavering commitment to maintaining high-quality standards in food preparation and presentation are essential. Seek individuals who take pride in serving outstanding cuisine.The ability to identify and capitalize on sales opportunities within the restaurant setting is crucial.Commitment to personal and professional growth is vital.If you are an experienced and passionate leader with apply for the Service Manager position, please send your resume to Jackson Stewart using the “Apply” button. Thank you in advance for your interest, only individuals deemed to have the skill set and experience to fit the role will be contacted. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.Lock Search Group is a National Executive Recruitment firm with 11 offices in Canada and one in the United States, a staff of more than 30 Consultants and Associates, and expertise in 11 major disciplines. Our mission is to provide exceptional Recruitment and Consulting Services to clients and candidates. We apply our experience and expertise to deliver solutions with a personalized approach that focuses on clients’ needs and candidates’ goals. Follow us on LinkedIn! #LSG40