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Restaurant Manager Bodega Tapas Bar - Ellerslie | Edmonton, AB Lead Something Worth Leading Bodega Tapas Bar isnt your average restaurant - for many, its a destination. As Edmontons premier Spanish tapas experience, weve built a reputation for bold flavours, an exceptional wine program, and the kind of atmosphere that keeps guests coming back. Our Ellerslie location is high-energy, high-volume, and high-expectationWere looking for a manager who thrives in exactly that environment. We dont just serve tapas. We create experiences. If this resonates with you, keep reading. THE OPPORTUNITY Were looking for a results-driven, hospitality-obsessed Restaurant Manager to lead our Ellerslie operation. This is a hands-on role is for someone who leads on the floor, not from a laptop. Someone who knows that culture, consistency, and coaching are what separate good restaurants from great ones. If you geek out over labor cost percentages as much as you do over a perfectly executed service, youre our kind of person. WHAT YOULL OWN Operations & Guest Experience Drive a seamless, high-volume service operation with an unwavering commitment to quality and consistency Champion a guest-first culture where every visit exceeds expectations Maintain rigorous standards across food quality, cleanliness, and health & safety compliance Resolve guest concerns with professionalism, empathy, and speed Leadership & Team Development Recruit, onboard, coach, and develop a high-performing front- and back-of-house team Build schedules that balance guest experience with smart labor cost management Partner closely with our Head Chef to foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and pride in craft Conduct meaningful performance conversations that inspire growth not just compliance Financial Performance Own the P&L: labor, food costs, waste reduction, and profitability targets Prepare and analyze daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports with an eye toward continuous improvement Collaborate with ownership and the Regional Manager on marketing initiatives, promotions, and revenue-driving strategies Ensure airtight cash handling and payroll accuracy WHO YOU ARE 35+ years of progressive restaurant management experience, ideally in a full-service, high-volume, or concept-driven environment A natural leader who builds loyalty with guests and with your team Financially fluent: you speak P&L, food cost percentage, and labor variance without missing a beat Composed under pressure, decisive when it counts, and humble enough to keep learning Passionate about food and beverage familiarity with Spanish cuisine or wine is a genuine plus Legally entitled to work in Canada WHATS IN IT FOR YOU? $50,000 $65,000 base salary, commensurate with experience Performance-based bonus program The autonomy to actually run your restaurant - not just manage a checklist A leadership team that respects operators and invests in their growth A concept with a real identity, a loyal guest base, and room to make your mark. APPLY NOW Send your resume and a brief cover letter telling us what makes you the right fit to Were hiring immediately. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a virtual interview - but we read everything and appreciate all who take the time to apply. Bodega Tapas Bar thanks all applicants for their interest.