Restaurant Manager / Assistant Manager

Restaurant Manager / Assistant Manager

Mississauga, Canada

Company
A&W | AWGTA
Location
Mississauga, ON
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
7 hours ago
Via
via Indeed

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.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Restaurant Jobs in Canada

Q What is the hourly wage range for restaurant cooks (NOC 63200) in Canada in 2026?
According to Government of Canada Job Bank data for 2026, restaurant cooks earn a low wage of $17.00 per hour, median wage of $21.00 per hour, and high wage of $29.00 per hour nationally. Tips and shift differentials can increase earnings by up to 25% in urban areas like Toronto and Vancouver. These figures account for 4% annual CPI adjustments from 2024 baselines.
Q What is the minimum wage for servers in Ontario restaurants in 2026?
The Ontario Ministry of Labour sets the minimum wage for liquor servers at $12.10 per hour plus tips as of January 1, 2026, while general restaurant workers earn $18.50 per hour. Tips must be shared as per employer policy, with records kept for 3 years. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the rate after 44 hours per week.
Q What work permit and LMIA requirements apply to international applicants for restaurant jobs in Canada in 2026?
Foreign workers require a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) costing employers $1,000 per position, with processing times of 10-20 business days for low-wage restaurant roles under $29.50 per hour. Exemptions apply for intra-company transfers or IEC working holiday visas up to age 35 from 35 countries. Apply via IRCC portal with job offer letter and proof of qualifications.
Q What education and experience are required for entry-level restaurant server jobs in Canada?
No post-secondary education is required; a high school diploma is sufficient for 70% of postings, with on-the-job training provided for 2-4 weeks. Previous customer service experience of 6-12 months is preferred by 60% of employers. Minimum age is 15 years for non-hazardous roles under provincial standards.
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