Restaurant Manager – Tim Hortons – Amherst, NS

Tim Hortons in Amherst, Nova Scotia is looking for an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations at their location on Highway Route 6. If you’re a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced food service environment and takes pride in running a tight, well-organized team, this role could be a solid fit.

This is a full-time management position where you’ll be responsible for everything from staff scheduling and training to inventory management and customer service. You’ll play a central role in keeping the restaurant running smoothly while ensuring your team delivers the consistent, quality experience that guests expect.

About the Role: Restaurant Manager

As Restaurant Manager, you’ll oversee a team of more than 20 people, coordinating daily operations across all areas of the restaurant. Your day-to-day will include planning shift schedules, evaluating performance, monitoring revenue against labour costs, and making sure health and safety standards are always met. This is a leadership role that requires both strategic thinking and a willingness to be present on the floor.

You’ll also contribute to marketing initiatives, handle customer concerns professionally, and ensure that food safety regulations and workplace health standards are consistently followed. A valid First Aid Certificate and Safe Food Handling certificate are required for this position.

Benefits and Salary

This position offers a wage of $22.00 per hour at 40 hours per week. The benefits package includes a dental plan, health care plan, and vision care benefits, providing solid coverage for you and your well-being.

Responsibilities

As Restaurant Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind daily operations at this Tim Hortons location. From managing a team of over 20 staff members to keeping inventory in order and addressing customer needs, your role is key to the restaurant’s overall success and consistency.

• Evaluate daily operations to identify areas for improvement and maintain efficiency
• Monitor revenues to determine and manage labour costs effectively
• Plan and organize daily operations to ensure smooth restaurant flow
• Set staff work schedules to meet operational demands
• Supervise and support a team of more than 20 employees
• Train new and existing staff to uphold Tim Hortons’ service and quality standards
• Conduct performance reviews to support employee development
• Organize and maintain inventory levels to minimize waste and avoid shortages
• Ensure all health and safety regulations are consistently followed
• Participate in marketing plans and assist with implementation
• Address customer complaints and concerns in a professional manner

Requirements / Skills

Tim Hortons is looking for a dependable and experienced leader who can manage a busy restaurant team with confidence. The ideal candidate has a background in food service management and understands what it takes to keep operations running under pressure while maintaining high standards of customer service and food safety.

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent is required
• 2 to 3 years of experience working in a similar food service or restaurant management role
• First Aid Certificate is required (or willingness to obtain)
• Safe Food Handling certificate is required (or willingness to obtain)
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong leadership and communication skills with experience supervising large teams

How to Apply

To apply, visit the official job posting using the link below. Make sure your resume is up to date and reflects your relevant management experience before submitting.

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