Assistant Manager, Fast Food – Tim Hortons – Kentville, NS

Tim Hortons in Kentville, Nova Scotia is looking for an Assistant Manager to help lead daily operations at one of Canada’s most recognized quick-service restaurant brands. If you have a knack for keeping things running smoothly, enjoy mentoring a team, and take pride in delivering great customer experiences, this could be the right next step in your career.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll be involved in everything from supervising and training staff to managing inventory and ensuring food safety standards are met. You’ll work alongside the store manager to keep the team motivated and the operation running efficiently across a range of shifts.

About the Role: Assistant Manager, Fast Food

As Assistant Manager, you’ll play a key part in the day-to-day success of the location. Your responsibilities will span staff management, cash handling, customer service, and regulatory compliance. You’ll be expected to step up as a leader who can evaluate operations, address problems as they arise, and maintain a positive environment for both the team and customers.

This role requires flexibility across a variety of shifts — including early mornings, evenings, nights, and weekends — and the ability to respond to on-call situations when needed. A strong understanding of health and safety regulations and food handling practices is essential to the position.

Benefits and Salary

This position offers a wage of $22.00 per hour with 40 to 48 hours per week. Employees also have access to a health care plan. Tim Hortons is committed to supporting young workers and provides awareness training to foster a welcoming and inclusive work environment for youth.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Manager at Tim Hortons in Kentville is responsible for keeping the restaurant operating at a high standard each and every day. From coaching team members to managing cash and maintaining compliance, this role requires both leadership presence and attention to detail across all aspects of the operation.

• Evaluate daily operations to identify areas for improvement and ensure consistent service quality
• Monitor staff performance and provide feedback to support team development
• Plan and organize daily operations to keep the shift running efficiently
• Supervise and train staff, ensuring they follow proper procedures and meet performance expectations
• Balance cash and complete balance sheets, cash reports, and related financial forms accurately
• Organize and maintain inventory to prevent shortages and reduce waste
• Ensure health and safety regulations and food handling standards are followed at all times
• Address customer complaints or concerns in a professional and timely manner
• Lead and instruct individuals to support a productive and positive team environment

Requirements / Skills

The ideal candidate is someone who has some experience in a quick-service or food service environment and is ready to take on a leadership role. Tim Hortons values individuals who are reliable, adaptable, and genuinely committed to both their team and their customers.

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent work experience is required
• 7 months to less than 1 year of relevant experience in a supervisory or food service capacity
• Food safety and handling skills with knowledge of applicable health regulations
• Availability for varied shifts including early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, and on-call as needed
• Customer service skills with the ability to handle complaints professionally and calmly
• Cash handling experience including balancing tills and completing financial reports

How to Apply

To apply for this Assistant Manager position at Tim Hortons in Kentville, use the link below to access the official job posting. Make sure your resume is up to date and reflects your relevant experience before submitting.

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