Restaurant Assistant Manager – Tim Hortons – Mahone Bay, NS

Mahone Bay is a tight-knit community on Nova Scotia’s South Shore, and Tim Hortons is looking for a motivated Restaurant Assistant Manager to help keep daily operations running smoothly at its local location. If you’re someone who thrives in a fast-paced food service environment and enjoys leading a team, this could be a solid next step in your career.

In this role, you’ll work alongside the management team to oversee staff, coordinate scheduling, manage inventory, and ensure every guest leaves satisfied. You’ll play a hands-on part in the daily rhythm of a busy restaurant while keeping standards high and the team motivated.

About the Role: Restaurant Assistant Manager

As Restaurant Assistant Manager at Tim Hortons in Mahone Bay, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day running of the restaurant across various shifts — including mornings, evenings, and weekends. From balancing cash and completing financial reports to conducting staff performance reviews, your duties span both operational and people management.

You’ll be expected to uphold health and safety regulations, address customer concerns professionally, and work collaboratively with a small team of 3–4 staff members. Strong communication and the ability to stay organized under pressure are key to success in this position.

Benefits and Salary

This position offers a wage of $21.95 per hour, with 30 to 40 hours per week. Shifts are available across mornings, days, evenings, and weekends, offering some flexibility in scheduling.

Responsibilities

The Restaurant Assistant Manager role at Tim Hortons covers a broad range of operational and supervisory duties. From managing staff schedules to ensuring food safety and customer satisfaction, every day brings a mix of tasks that require focus and adaptability.

• Monitor staff performance and provide ongoing guidance to support a productive team
• Plan and organize daily restaurant operations across multiple shifts
• Set and manage staff work schedules to ensure proper coverage
• Balance cash and complete balance sheets, cash reports, and related financial forms
• Conduct performance reviews and support employee development
• Organize and maintain inventory to avoid shortages and waste
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations at all times
• Address customer complaints and concerns with professionalism and care
• Direct and evaluate daily operations to maintain quality standards

Requirements / Skills

The ideal candidate for this Assistant Manager position brings at least one year of experience in food service or a related supervisory role, along with strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Tim Hortons values team players who are dependable, client-focused, and comfortable working in a demanding, high-traffic environment.

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate required
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years in a relevant role
• Computer skills: Familiarity with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), electronic cash registers, and point-of-sale systems
• Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential
• Personal attributes: Accurate, dependable, flexible, organized, reliable, and a strong team player
• Physical readiness: Able to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment with repetitive tasks and tight deadlines

How to Apply

To apply, visit the official job posting using the link below. Make sure your resume is up to date before submitting your application.

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