Restaurant Manager
Company
Red Lobster
Location
Ottawa, ON
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
2 days ago
Via
via Red Lobster
Job Description
Overview
If operating a restaurant is your dream career, you can make it happen at Red Lobster.
As a Restaurant Manager, you will be responsible for leading restaurant operations with a focus on delivering high quality seafood and beverage service while maximizing our guest satisfaction. You will hire, train and inspire the people that make your restaurant stand out.
Here's more of what you'll get to do
• Driving sales and guest satisfaction
• Creating a FUN safe environment for team members to develop
• Ensuring compliance with all employment policies
• Managing performance of team members, including conducting performance evaluations, training, coaching, and discipline
• Selecting top talent to add to our winning team
• Understanding, and practicing safe food handling procedures while maintaining a clean and safe environment for guests at all times
Train with the best in the business AND FAST TRACK TO THE CAREER YOU WANT!
No other restaurant company puts more effort into developing talent than Red Lobster. We offer an in-restaurant training program for new Restaurant Managers, individual development plans and ongoing training and certification programs to keep you at the top of your game.
Our leadership mentors and develops team members so that they can fast track to reach their career goals. We take pride in our commitment to giving our Restaurant Managers an increased degree of flexibility to help balance their busy lives while supporting their professional goals.
Enjoy work-life balance
Our Restaurant Managers' quality of life is very important to us. Balance is achieved by working with everyone's schedules and having operating hours between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. Say goodbye to early mornings and late nights!
Get benefits worth bragging about
• We offer competitive base salary and weekly pay
• Quarterly bonus eligibility
• Immediate eligibility for benefits including medical, dental and vision
• Life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability
• RRSP retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid vacation and dining discounts
• Opportunities - we train and provide career opportunities so you can advance and grow
Education, Experience and other Key Qualifications
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• 1+ years management or supervisory experience in restaurant, hotel, retail or general business required
• 2+ years casual dining or full-service restaurant management experience preferred
• Food Handlers Certificate, local and provincial certifications or the ability to obtain required
• Bachelor's degree preferred
Get started today!
Restaurant Manager Restaurant Supervisor Restaurant Leader
Pay Range
CAD $54,000.00 - CAD $64,800.00 /Yr.
If operating a restaurant is your dream career, you can make it happen at Red Lobster.
As a Restaurant Manager, you will be responsible for leading restaurant operations with a focus on delivering high quality seafood and beverage service while maximizing our guest satisfaction. You will hire, train and inspire the people that make your restaurant stand out.
Here's more of what you'll get to do
• Driving sales and guest satisfaction
• Creating a FUN safe environment for team members to develop
• Ensuring compliance with all employment policies
• Managing performance of team members, including conducting performance evaluations, training, coaching, and discipline
• Selecting top talent to add to our winning team
• Understanding, and practicing safe food handling procedures while maintaining a clean and safe environment for guests at all times
Train with the best in the business AND FAST TRACK TO THE CAREER YOU WANT!
No other restaurant company puts more effort into developing talent than Red Lobster. We offer an in-restaurant training program for new Restaurant Managers, individual development plans and ongoing training and certification programs to keep you at the top of your game.
Our leadership mentors and develops team members so that they can fast track to reach their career goals. We take pride in our commitment to giving our Restaurant Managers an increased degree of flexibility to help balance their busy lives while supporting their professional goals.
Enjoy work-life balance
Our Restaurant Managers' quality of life is very important to us. Balance is achieved by working with everyone's schedules and having operating hours between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. Say goodbye to early mornings and late nights!
Get benefits worth bragging about
• We offer competitive base salary and weekly pay
• Quarterly bonus eligibility
• Immediate eligibility for benefits including medical, dental and vision
• Life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability
• RRSP retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid vacation and dining discounts
• Opportunities - we train and provide career opportunities so you can advance and grow
Education, Experience and other Key Qualifications
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• 1+ years management or supervisory experience in restaurant, hotel, retail or general business required
• 2+ years casual dining or full-service restaurant management experience preferred
• Food Handlers Certificate, local and provincial certifications or the ability to obtain required
• Bachelor's degree preferred
Get started today!
Restaurant Manager Restaurant Supervisor Restaurant Leader
Pay Range
CAD $54,000.00 - CAD $64,800.00 /Yr.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Restaurant Jobs
What is the minimum wage for restaurant servers in Ontario as of 2026?
As per the Employment and Social Development Canada, the minimum wage for restaurant servers in Ontario is CAD 17.20 per hour effective January 1 2026 and tips cannot be used to meet this rate. Overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate applies after 44 hours in a work week.
What work permit is required for international applicants seeking restaurant jobs in Canada in 2026?
As per Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, international applicants need a valid work permit under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program with a Labour Market Impact Assessment approved before starting restaurant employment. The permit must specify the employer and occupation and is valid for up to two years initially.
What experience and education are required to qualify for line cook positions in Canadian restaurants?
As per the Employment and Social Development Canada, line cook applicants need a high school diploma plus at least one year of paid kitchen experience or completion of a 12-month culinary certificate program. No formal certification is mandatory but Red Seal endorsement increases hiring priority.
Which documents are needed to apply for a restaurant job through the Government of Canada Job Bank in 2026?
As per the Employment and Social Development Canada, applicants must upload a resume, proof of SIN, and a valid work permit or Canadian citizenship document when applying via the Job Bank portal. A food handler certificate issued within the last three years is also required for most positions.
