Restaurant Manager - Bodega Edmonton

Restaurant Manager – Bodega Tapas Bar - Ellerslie | Edmonton, AB

Lead Something Worth Leading

Bodega Tapas Bar isn't your average restaurant - for many, it's a destination. As Edmonton's premier Spanish tapas experience, we've 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-expectation...We're looking for a manager who thrives in exactly that environment.

We don't just serve tapas. We create experiences. If this resonates with you, keep reading.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We're 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, you're our kind of person.

WHAT YOU'LL 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

∙ 3–5+ 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

WHAT'S 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

We're 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.