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Description

Employer: Boston Pizza

Title: Assistant General Manager

Position: Full Time, Permanent

Hours of Work: 40 – 50 hours per week. Scheduling will be dictated by operational requirements and scheduling needs. Flexibility is key – working evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Job Location: In-person, on-site in Sydney, Nova Scotia

Proposed Start Date: As soon as possible

Compensation Package: Earn $27/hour, with typical annual earnings of $56,160-$70,200 based on a 40–50 hour work week. Plus, earn an additional $15,000 annually through quarterly performance incentives, along with bi-weekly management tip sharing.

Benefit Package: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, complimentary meals during shifts, and 50% off food purchases while off duty.

Application Method & Deadline: Submit your resume and cover letter through our website by September 13th, 2026 @ 11:59PM AST, or until the position has been filled. 

Are you a restaurant leader who loves the energy of a busy shift, building a great team, and creating the kind of guest experience that keeps people coming back?

Anchored Recruiting & HR Solutions is proud to partner with Boston Pizza in Sydney, NS, to find a hands-on, people-focused Assistant General Manager ready to make an impact.

Working alongside the General Manager, you’ll help lead the day-to-day operation of the restaurant, support and develop the team, and keep both the guest experience and business performance moving in the right direction. This is a great opportunity for an experienced restaurant leader who isn’t afraid to jump in, lead by example, and have some fun along the way.

If great food, great people, and the organized chaos of restaurant life sound like your kind of environment, we’d love to hear from you!

What you'll do:

• Help lead day-to-day restaurant operations, ensuring efficient service and consistent execution of Boston Pizza standards.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, cleanliness, safety, and hospitality.
• Lead by example as Manager on Duty, providing hands-on leadership and support throughout each shift.
• Support the recruitment, onboarding, training, coaching, and development of front- and back-of-house team members.
• Help build a positive, high-performing team culture that promotes engagement, accountability, and retention.
• Support employee scheduling and staffing needs while effectively managing labour costs.
• Champion exceptional guest service and help create memorable dining experiences.
• Monitor key restaurant performance measures, including labour, food, beverage, and inventory costs.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, inventory, ordering, and performance reporting to identify opportunities for improvement and business growth.
• Ensure restaurant operations meet food safety, health and safety, liquor licensing, and Boston Pizza standards.
• Promote accountability and consistent execution across the restaurant.
• Perform additional responsibilities and duties as required to support restaurant operations and business objectives.

 What you'll bring:

• 2+ years of restaurant management experience, with a strong understanding of day-to-day restaurant operations.
• A guest-first mindset and passion for hospitality, with a commitment to creating exceptional experiences.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, develop and motivate teams in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Strong problem solving, communication, and decision-making skills, with the confidence to navigate operational challenges and resolve conflict effectively.
• A solid understanding of restaurant performance and financial fundamentals, including labour and food costs, inventory, scheduling, budgets, sales, and profitability.
• Strong organization, time management, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to balance people, operational priorities, and business results.
• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation, with the ability to provide a clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check as required. 

 Bonus points if you have:

• High-volume casual dining experience.
• Front of House management experience.
• A Food Safety Certification and other industry-related certifications.
• A thorough understanding of health and safety regulations and food safety standards.

We thank you for your interest, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

If interested in this opportunity, please click the ‘Apply’ button and submit a valid resume and cover letter. Failure to submit the correct documents will result in an invalid application. 

Please note that this position is open to Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents only and will remain open until filled. Applicants will be reviewed in two-week windows. 

All information collected will be shared with our client, Mount Seven Pizza Ltd. By submitting this application, Anchored Recruiting & HR Solutions LTD. will be adding you to their talent pool database. You may be contacted in the future with potential job opportunities. 

Location Information

Community

Sydney

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Province

NS

Country

Canada

Opportunity Information

Employer

Anchored Recruiting & HR Solutions Ltd.

NOC Code

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Experience Required

Yes

Available Openings

1

Pay Type

Hourly

Pay Period

To be Determined

Remuneration Per Pay Period

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Start Date

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End Date

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Posted on

August 6th 2026

Expires

September 13th 2026