Restaurant Assistant Manager - Immediate Hire (Ottawa), Ahuntsic North

Zak's Diner at Ottawa International Airport is looking for an Assistant Restaurant Manager who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys supporting operations across more than one location. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who knows how to run shifts, develop teams, and keep service standards high, even when things get busy.Responsibilities

Partner with the Restaurant General Manager to support daily operations across multiple units Lead by example on the floor, ensuring strong guest service and smooth service flow Recruit, train, coach, and develop Food Travel Experts Assign daily goals, tasks, and shift coverage to meet operational needsMonitor sales performance and support cost control efforts Ensure compliance with company policies and provincial health&sanitation standards Support office and admin functions including scheduling, payroll, inventory, and receiving Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of food&beverage management experience Experience in casual dining required Strong shift leadership and the ability to manage multiple priorities Excellent communication skills (English required; French bilingualism an asset) Organized, reliable, and comfortable supporting more than one location Exposure to multi‑unit operations, outstanding development for future leadersBenefits

Competitive pay, bonus potential, Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Employee Assistance Program. Equal Opportunity&Diversity

Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at SSP. We champion diversity, promote inclusion, and ensure equality. We respect and protect human rights and prevent discrimination; and we positively impact our communities. We encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates regardless of background, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual identity and orientation. SSP Canada is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities, 2005 in our recruitment and employment practices. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, including the interview and assessment stage, due to a disability, please inform us of your need and the nature of the accommodation(s) that may be required.All candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada and must be able to provide the necessary government‑issued documentation required for airport security clearance.

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