Lead one of Whistler's established full-service restaurants in the heart of an iconic mountain destination.
The Mexican Corner is looking for an experienced, energetic and hands-on General Manager to lead our restaurant team in Whistler, BC.
This is an opportunity for an accomplished hospitality leader who knows how to balance people, guest experience and financial performance. You'll take ownership of both Front of House and Back of House operations while developing a strong leadership team and driving the overall success of the restaurant.
We're looking for someone who doesn't just manage the restaurant from the office you'll be visible on the floor, engaged with guests, supporting your team and leading the operation through both high-volume service and the quieter moments that allow you to build a stronger business.
Why Join Us?
Working in Whistler is about more than your career. Our compensation and benefits are designed to support both your professional growth and your mountain lifestyle:
- Excellent tips
- Lifestyle or Ski Pass
- Extended Health Benefits, including prescription drugs, dental and vision
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Education Allowance for continued professional development
- Staff meal and non-alcoholic beverage while on shift
- 40% employee discount at Infinity Enterprises Group food & beverage locations
- Partner discounts on hotels, retail, car rentals, entertainment and more through CFIB
The current position is structured as a full-time leadership role with variable scheduling.
What You'll Lead
As General Manager, you'll have overall responsibility for restaurant performance, including:
- Leading day-to-day FOH and BOH operations
- Driving revenue, profitability and achievement of restaurant KPIs
- Managing labour, COGS, inventory, purchasing and other controllable expenses
- Forecasting, budgeting and analyzing financial performance
- Identifying opportunities to improve sales, efficiencies and profitability
- Maintaining exceptional standards for food, beverage, service and overall guest experience
- Recruiting, training, coaching and developing team members and restaurant leaders
- Managing performance and building an accountable, positive team culture
- Creating strong communication and collaboration between FOH and BOH
- Partnering with Marketing on promotions, events and initiatives that drive traffic and brand awareness
- Ensuring compliance with FoodSafe, Serving It Right, WorkSafeBC and other applicable requirements
- Remaining actively involved in service and engaging directly with guests
The position has direct responsibility for forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, inventory, COGS and cost-saving initiatives, alongside sales, marketing and guest satisfaction.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for a leader who brings:
- 5+ years of restaurant management experience, ideally within a high-volume, full-service environment
- Proven experience managing both people and restaurant financial performance
- Strong understanding of labour management, inventory, food & beverage cost controls, forecasting and budgeting
- Experience recruiting, training, coaching and performance-managing restaurant teams
- A hands-on leadership style and passion for hospitality
- Strong organization, communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with POS and inventory-management systems; Toast and Margine Edge experience are assets
- Serving It Right and FoodSafe certification
- Hospitality, Tourism or Business education is an asset
The position requires strong forecasting and budgeting abilities, cost-control knowledge and a proven track record as a hands-on leader.
The Opportunity
This is a role for someone who wants more than simply managing shifts.
We're looking for a General Manager who wants to own the performance of their restaurant, develop people, build culture and make an impact on the business.
If you're ready for your next hospitality leadership opportunity and the chance to build your career while living and working in Whistler, BC we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: $70,000.00-$75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- When are you looking to start a new position?
- Do you have work authorization to legally work in Canada (i.e., Open Work Permit, Permanent Resident, or Canadian Citizen)? Please note that we do not offer sponsorship at this time.
- Are you currently located in Whistler or the Sea-to-Sky region? If not, are you willing and able to relocate to Whistler for this position?
- If you are relocating to Whistler, have you begun researching housing options and are you comfortable securing your own accommodation?
- How many years of experience do you have as a General Manager, Assistant General Manager, Restaurant Manager, or in an equivalent hospitality leadership position?
- Do you have experience leading a high-volume, full-service restaurant operation?
- Do you have experience managing labour costs, scheduling, inventory, cost controls, budgets, and restaurant financial performance?
- Do you have experience leading, coaching, developing, and performance-managing employees and other restaurant leaders?
- This is a full-time, hands-on leadership position requiring a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Are you able to meet these scheduling requirements?
- Why are you interested in working in Whistler?
- How long do you plan to stay in Whistler or work in this position?
- Do you have any upcoming or scheduled vacations or commitments that would impact your availability?
Work Location: In person
