Job Title: General Manager – New Restaurant Opening

📍 Location: Mayne Island Resort, Mayne Island, BC
🕒 Full-Time

About Us:

We’re opening an exciting new restaurant at the beautiful Mayne Island Resort, and we are looking for an experienced and motivated General Manager to lead our team from day one. This is a unique opportunity to help shape a brand-new dining experience in one of the Gulf Islands’ most scenic and welcoming communities.

Position Overview:

As General Manager, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the restaurant, with a focus on exceptional guest experiences, team leadership, operational efficiency, and financial performance. You’ll work closely with ownership and the culinary team to establish the restaurant’s identity, culture, and standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all aspects of daily restaurant operations

  • Hire, train, and manage front-of-house staff

  • Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure smooth service and quality standards

  • Monitor and manage labour costs and cost of goods sold (COGS)

  • Create and maintain schedules, inventory systems, and service protocols

  • Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations

  • Build a strong and positive team culture that reflects the values of the resort

  • Provide exceptional customer service and resolve guest concerns promptly

  • Plan and coordinate special events and large bookings to drive sales and entice new guests

  • Engage with the local community and seek out opportunities to participate and support local initiatives, sports teams, fundraisers, and community events.

Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in a restaurant management role (2+ years preferred)

  • Strong leadership and team-building skills

  • Excellent communication and organizational abilities

  • Knowledge of budgeting, scheduling, inventory, and cost controls

  • Passion for hospitality and customer service

  • An understanding of operating a seasonal business and the flexibility to ramp up and down staffing levels to maintain labour goals while balancing guest experience

  • Ability to work in a remote island environment and support seasonal business needs

  • Current valid Food Safe and Serving It Right certifications

Compensation & Perks:

  • Competitive hourly wage based on experience

  • Incentives based on labour and cost of goods management

  • Potential for accommodation assistance or relocation support

  • Opportunity to play a key leadership role in a high-profile island hospitality project

How to Apply:

Please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role to: office@mayneislandresort.com

Come help us bring a fresh culinary vision to life at the Mayne Island Resort—a place where community, cuisine, and coast come together.