assistant manager, restaurant
Ottawa, CanadaCompany
Second Cup Cafe
Location
Ottawa, ON
Job Type
Full-time and Part-time
Posted
3 days ago
Via
via Indeed
Job Description
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 hours per week
• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
• Work setting
• Urban area
• Tasks
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Set staff work schedules
• Supervise staff
• Train staff
• Balance cash and complete balance sheets, cash reports and related forms
• Conduct performance reviews
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Negotiate arrangements with suppliers for food and other supplies
• Participate in marketing plans and implementation
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Provide customer service
• Personal suitability
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask
• Screening questions
• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the equipment you need to work from home (like internet and a workspace)?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you live near the job location?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?
• Employment terms options
• Evening
• Morning
• Day
• Support for persons with disabilities
• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities
• Support for newcomers and refugees
• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
• Support for youths
• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Support for Veterans
• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans
• Support for Indigenous people
• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Support for mature workers
• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
• Supports for visible minorities
• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 hours per week
• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
• Work setting
• Urban area
• Tasks
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Set staff work schedules
• Supervise staff
• Train staff
• Balance cash and complete balance sheets, cash reports and related forms
• Conduct performance reviews
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Negotiate arrangements with suppliers for food and other supplies
• Participate in marketing plans and implementation
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Provide customer service
• Personal suitability
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask
• Screening questions
• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the equipment you need to work from home (like internet and a workspace)?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you live near the job location?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?
• Employment terms options
• Evening
• Morning
• Day
• Support for persons with disabilities
• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities
• Support for newcomers and refugees
• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
• Support for youths
• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Support for Veterans
• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans
• Support for Indigenous people
• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Support for mature workers
• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
• Supports for visible minorities
• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Restaurant Jobs in Canada
What is the minimum wage for restaurant servers in Ontario in 2026?
As per the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, the general minimum wage, applicable to restaurant servers, is $18.90 per hour effective October 1, 2026. Servers must be paid this rate for all hours worked, with tips considered additional income not offsetting the minimum. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the regular rate after 44 hours per week.
What is the average hourly wage range for cooks in restaurants across Canada in 2026?
According to Job Bank, Government of Canada, restaurant cooks (NOC 63200) earn low wages of $16.75 per hour, median $20.25 per hour, and high wages of $28.50 per hour nationally in 2026. These figures are based on recent labour market data adjusted for inflation. Entry-level cooks start near the low end with experience pushing towards median or higher.
What work permit is required for a foreigner to work as a restaurant server in Canada in 2026?
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada requires most foreign restaurant servers to obtain an employer-specific work permit, which needs a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) from the employer first. The application fee is $155 CAD per person, with processing times averaging 14 weeks in 2026. Open work permits are rare for this occupation unless under specific programs like International Experience Canada.
What education or experience is needed for entry-level restaurant server jobs in Canada?
Job Bank, Government of Canada, indicates no formal education is required for restaurant servers (NOC 65200), with most positions needing less than secondary school and on-the-job training. Previous customer service experience of 6-12 months is typically preferred but not mandatory for entry-level roles. A high school diploma may be an asset in urban areas.
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