Job Description

The Business Consultant / Area Manager oversees a multi-unit market focusing on developing talent from crew members, general managers and owners. They will need to identify future leaders, champion the brand vision and work closely with the support team and store teams in ensuring overall company growth through all KPI’s. This position will be based out of Ontario.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Acts as a business consultant and coach to Owners and Managers on all aspects of their restaurants (business and financial results, effective operations, Team Member engagement, Guest satisfaction and loyalty)
• Reviews all Restaurant Operating reports and audits, analyzes the information and determines appropriate solutions in collaboration with Owners and Managers
• Reviews Restaurants' financial, business and operating performance, finds opportunities to improve performance, and works collaboratively with Owners and Managers to develop solutions to strengthen performance
• Conducts regular financial (P&L) reviews with Owners and Managers
• Ensures all new initiatives (e.g. product launches, technology initiatives, process improvements, marketing and promotional programs and openings and renovations) are well implemented in order to support sales growth

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• 3+ years' operational experience with P&L responsibility, preferably multi-unit experience in a national, franchise, high growth consumer or retail-based business
• College / University degree in business, hospitality or a related field
• Strong business and financial acumen and business development capabilities
• Ability to establish and build effective relationships and to work collaboratively with others (Owners, Colleagues) to set and achieve goals
• Ability to analyze and interpret information, identify issues and their causes, and use good judgment in making decisions to resolve issues
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in different forms and with different audiences
• Willingness to travel within the region and flexibility with schedule to accommodate operational needs which includes evenings and weekends.
• Valid driver's license and driving record within provincial guidelines.

We offer:

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation time
• Benefits (Example: medical, dental)
• Car allowance / Mileage
• Performance bonus

Thank you very much for your interest in this position, however, only those applicants considered for further follow-up will be contacted.