Job Description

Job Title: Restaurant Manager
Employer: Moby Dick Restaurant
Location: White Rock, British Columbia
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: $38.40 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week
Vacancies: 1
About Us
Moby Dick Restaurant is a well-established seafood restaurant located in White Rock, BC, dedicated to providing an exceptional dining experience. We take pride in serving high-quality food, delivering attentive service, and maintaining a strong, team-oriented workplace culture.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Restaurant Manager to oversee daily kitchen and back-of-house operations. The successful candidate will lead a team of approximately 15–20 employees and ensure that all aspects of food preparation, staffing, inventory control, and safety standards consistently meet operational expectations.
Key Responsibilities
Plan, organize, direct, and supervise daily kitchen and back-of-house operations
Coordinate food preparation and cooking activities to ensure timely and high-quality service
Establish and enforce kitchen procedures, preparation standards, portion sizes, and plating guidelines
Ensure all food meets standards for quality, freshness, temperature, taste, and presentation
Assign duties and prepare work schedules for cooks, kitchen helpers, dishwashers, and other staff based on business levels, reservations, and forecasts
Recruit, interview, hire, train, coach, and evaluate kitchen staff, including onboarding on recipes, equipment, safety, and sanitation procedures
Monitor employee attendance, productivity, and compliance with restaurant policies
Manage food, labour, supply, and operational costs while supporting effective budgeting and cost control
Oversee ordering and receiving of seafood, produce, dry goods, packaging, and cleaning supplies; verify quality, quantity, pricing, and invoice accuracy
Maintain inventory control systems, conduct regular counts, and ensure FIFO rotation, proper labelling, storage, and thawing practices
Inspect kitchen equipment and coordinate maintenance and repairs as needed
Ensure full compliance with food safety, sanitation, occupational health and safety, and workplace regulations
Respond to operational issues such as equipment failure, staffing shortages, and supply disruptions
Collaborate with front-of-house management to coordinate service flow, reservations, large groups, takeout, and special requests
Maintain accurate operational records, including schedules, inventory, invoices, cleaning logs, temperature records, and training documentation
Participate in management meetings and contribute to continuous improvement in efficiency, quality, staffing, and profitability
Support kitchen operations by assisting with cooking, preparation, or cleaning when required

Requirements
Completion of secondary school is required
College diploma or vocational training in hospitality, restaurant management, or a related field is an asset but not required
Valid Safe Food Handling Certificate
Minimum of 3+ years of experience in food service, including supervisory or management experience
Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, and FIFO procedures
Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage a diverse team in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Experience in inventory management, cost control, and supplier negotiation
Must be legally authorized to work in Canada
What We Offer
Competitive hourly wage based on experience
Staff meals and additional workplace perks
Opportunities for career growth and advancement
A supportive and collaborative work environment

Required languages: English

Education level: Completion of secondary school is required

Required skills: Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, and FIFO procedures Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage a diverse team in a fast-paced environment Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills Experience in inventory management, cost control, and supplier negotiation

Closest intersection: Marine Dr & Finlay St