Restaurant Manager / Assistant Manager
Company
A&W | AWGTA
Location
Mississauga, ON
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
7 hours ago
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Job Description
Be part of a mature, fun leadership team and excel your career with A&W!
A&W takes pride in offering our employees a working environment that is based on respect and listening. Everyone's efforts and results are recognized and celebrated. We are looking for a fun and experienced leader who loves A&W as much as they love leading a diverse team from their local community!
The Restaurant Manager/Assistant Manager duties include, but are not limited too:
• Managing the staff to help maintain and achieve restaurant targets and standards
• Monitoring and controlling labor costs and food and waste costs
• Working as a team with co-workers to achieve service times
• Coaching the staff to provide excellent customer service representative of the A&W brand
• Spending reasonable amount of time every shift on the floor supporting and working with employees
• Ensuring all food safety regulations are followed
• Hiring, retaining, and terminating employees
• Assisting with inventory management
• Other duties which involve the day to day operation of a fast food restaurant
What we offer: Full benefits, a great bonus program, an opportunity to grow with the company, flexible schedule, on-the-job training
REQUIREMENTS
• Some restaurant management experience - one year or more
• Quick service restaurant experience preferred
• College or University Education preferred
• Food handling certificate
• Access to reliable transportation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Great social skills and love for interacting with other people
• A leader and a team player
• Basic English language skills
Working with A&W is more than just sharing a love of great burgers. By joining our team you’ll be on the front lines, helping us change the fast food landscape. From eliminating plastic straws, to root beer made with all-natural flavours, to being the first national restaurant chain in Canada to offer the plant-based Beyond Meat Burger, we’ve never been the kind of company to sit back and wait for change to happen. For us, it’s all about doing the right thing for our food, people, community and environment. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Job applicants responding to this posting may be applying to an A&W restaurant independently owned and operated by a local Franchisee. All hiring decisions are made by the local Franchisee.
A&W takes pride in offering our employees a working environment that is based on respect and listening. Everyone's efforts and results are recognized and celebrated. We are looking for a fun and experienced leader who loves A&W as much as they love leading a diverse team from their local community!
The Restaurant Manager/Assistant Manager duties include, but are not limited too:
• Managing the staff to help maintain and achieve restaurant targets and standards
• Monitoring and controlling labor costs and food and waste costs
• Working as a team with co-workers to achieve service times
• Coaching the staff to provide excellent customer service representative of the A&W brand
• Spending reasonable amount of time every shift on the floor supporting and working with employees
• Ensuring all food safety regulations are followed
• Hiring, retaining, and terminating employees
• Assisting with inventory management
• Other duties which involve the day to day operation of a fast food restaurant
What we offer: Full benefits, a great bonus program, an opportunity to grow with the company, flexible schedule, on-the-job training
REQUIREMENTS
• Some restaurant management experience - one year or more
• Quick service restaurant experience preferred
• College or University Education preferred
• Food handling certificate
• Access to reliable transportation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Great social skills and love for interacting with other people
• A leader and a team player
• Basic English language skills
Working with A&W is more than just sharing a love of great burgers. By joining our team you’ll be on the front lines, helping us change the fast food landscape. From eliminating plastic straws, to root beer made with all-natural flavours, to being the first national restaurant chain in Canada to offer the plant-based Beyond Meat Burger, we’ve never been the kind of company to sit back and wait for change to happen. For us, it’s all about doing the right thing for our food, people, community and environment. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Job applicants responding to this posting may be applying to an A&W restaurant independently owned and operated by a local Franchisee. All hiring decisions are made by the local Franchisee.
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.
