Job Description

General Manager -- Five Fishermen Restaurant

Join an iconic dining room and lead a high-performing team.

The Five Fishermen is seeking a hands-on General Manager to own day-to-day excellence while steering growth, guest satisfaction, and profitability--

and to be the face of the brand

in the dining room and the community.

What you'll do

Run daily operations with a visible floor presence and calm, professional leadership.

Be the face of the brand:

greet tables, host VIPs, handle media/PR moments, represent us at industry events, and nurture community and partner relationships. Set strategy and measurable goals for growth, guest experience, and profitability. Build and manage budgets; control COGS, labour, and operating expenses to maximize EBITDA. Establish clear policies, SOPs, and service standards; ensure consistent execution. Recruit, onboard, schedule, and develop a high-performance team. Coach, assess, and performance-manage staff and leaders; conduct regular check-ins and reviews. Monitor sales mix and KPIs; analyze trends and implement improvements. Safeguard compliance with health & safety, food safety, and alcohol service regulations. Resolve issues quickly (profit dips, guest recovery, team conflicts, competitive pressures). Partner with Corporate on reporting, forecasting, and quarterly reviews. Collaborate on marketing, social presence, and community outreach to grow covers and average check.

What you bring

5+ years

of management in

fine dining / premium casual

, with multi-shift leadership. Proven ability to

lead, coach, and hold teams accountable

while building culture. A polished, guest-forward presence--comfortable with VIP hosting, media opportunities, and community engagement. Strong

financial acumen

(budgeting, P&L, labour planning, inventory controls). Excellent

communication and guest-recovery

skills; poised under pressure. Organized, detail-driven, and adaptable to a fast-paced, evolving environment. Solid

analytical and reporting

capability (POS reports, KPI dashboards). Collaborative, ego-free

team player

with high professionalism and integrity.

Nice to have

Food Safety and alcohol service certifications; OHS familiarity. Experience with reservation, POS, and scheduling platforms. Local vendor/culinary scene awareness and event/programming experience.

Schedule & compensation

Full-time, flexible availability (days/nights/weekends/holidays as required). Competitive salary + performance bonus; benefits package.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Flexible schedule On-site parking
Education:

Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:

Restaurant management: 3 years (required)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Smart Serve (required)
Work Location: In person