Catering Manager jobs in Alberta

Century Hospitality Group | Edmonton, AB | Multiple Locations

About Century Hospitality Group

Century Hospitality Group is a leader in Edmonton’s dining scene, operating five boutique restaurant concepts and a growing catering division. Each concept offers a distinct dining experience, united by a commitment to quality, hospitality, consistency, and strong operational execution.

We believe great restaurants are built through great people, clear expectations, strong systems, and leaders who take ownership of their business. We value teamwork, accountability, professional development, and a genuine commitment to creating memorable guest experiences.

The Opportunity

Century Hospitality Group is seeking experienced Restaurant General Managers and Assistant General Managers to join our leadership teams across our restaurant concepts.

We are looking for proven hospitality professionals who understand the demands of full-service restaurant operations and know how to balance exceptional guest experiences, team development, and financial performance.

These are hands-on leadership roles for individuals who lead from the floor, take ownership of results, and understand that successful restaurants require both genuine hospitality and disciplined operational execution.

General Managers are accountable for the overall performance of their restaurant, including financial results, team leadership, guest experience, and operational standards.

Assistant General Managers work in close partnership with the General Manager, taking ownership of daily operations, leading shifts, managing key operational priorities, and developing the skills required to progress into a General Manager role.

Both positions play an important role in building a strong team culture, developing future leaders, and ensuring consistent execution across the business.

General Manager — $55,000–$65,000 Annually

As General Manager, you will take ownership of the restaurant's overall performance and lead the team toward consistent operational and financial results.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Performance: Take accountability for sales, profitability, budgets, and key performance indicators. Identify opportunities and implement plans to improve results.
• Team Leadership: Lead hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, retention, and leadership development.
• Labour Management: Own scheduling strategy, staffing levels, productivity, and labour targets while protecting the guest experience.
• Guest Experience: Set the standard for hospitality, manage guest feedback and recovery, and build lasting relationships with guests and the surrounding community.
• Operational Execution: Ensure consistent execution of company systems, service standards, opening and closing procedures, and daily operating routines.
• Sales Growth: Drive revenue through local marketing, promotions, events, community engagement, and effective execution of company initiatives.
• Financial Controls: Monitor operating expenses, inventory controls, purchasing practices, and other cost drivers to improve profitability.
• Leadership Development: Build a strong management team, coach emerging leaders, and establish clear expectations and accountability at every level.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Partner with culinary leadership to align service, food quality, staffing, and the overall guest experience.
• Communication & Reporting: Maintain accurate reporting, communicate business performance, and ensure operational priorities are followed through.
• Health, Safety & Compliance: Ensure the restaurant meets applicable health, safety, liquor service, and employment requirements.

Assistant General Manager — $45,000–$55,000 Annually

As Assistant General Manager, you will support the General Manager in leading the restaurant while taking direct ownership of daily operations and designated areas of responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Shift Leadership: Lead service confidently, coordinate the front-of-house team, and ensure smooth execution throughout each shift.
• Guest Experience: Maintain service standards, address guest concerns professionally, and model genuine hospitality.
• Labour & Productivity: Support scheduling, staffing deployment, daily labour targets, and effective team utilization.
• Team Training & Development: Train, coach, and support employees while helping develop supervisors and future leaders.
• Operational Standards: Maintain cleanliness, organization, service readiness, and adherence to company procedures.
• Sales & Service Execution: Support promotions, events, sales initiatives, and programs designed to improve the guest experience and business performance.
• Financial Awareness: Understand key restaurant metrics and contribute to cost control, inventory management, and profitability initiatives.
• Communication & Accountability: Complete shift handovers, communicate operational issues, and ensure daily priorities are followed through.
• Management Partnership: Work closely with the General Manager and culinary leadership to resolve challenges, improve systems, and maintain consistent execution.
• Leadership Growth: Progressively assume greater responsibility for restaurant performance and develop the capabilities required to become a General Manager.

We are looking for leaders who:

• Have a genuine passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Lead from the floor and set the example through professionalism, energy, and accountability.
• Are confident managing busy services and making sound decisions under pressure.
• Understand that people development, clear expectations, and consistent follow-through drive results.
• Are financially aware and comfortable working with sales, labour targets, budgets, and operating performance.
• Communicate effectively with employees, peers, senior leadership, and guests.
• Take ownership of challenges, identify solutions, and follow through on commitments.
• Build positive team cultures where people feel supported and are held accountable to high standards.
• Are organized, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

General Manager

• Minimum 3–5 years of restaurant management experience, with prior General Manager or comparable full-business leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated accountability for restaurant financial performance, labour management, team development, and operational standards.
• Experience managing budgets, reviewing performance metrics, and implementing plans to improve results.
• Proven ability to build, lead, and develop a management team.

Assistant General Manager

• Minimum 3 years of restaurant leadership or management experience in a full-service restaurant environment.
• Previous experience as an Assistant General Manager, Restaurant Manager, Front-of-House Manager, or comparable leadership role preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead shifts, coach employees, manage service standards, and support labour and operational targets.
• Strong desire and capability to develop toward full restaurant management responsibility.

Requirements for Both Roles

• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• A practical understanding of restaurant operations, hospitality standards, and team leadership.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Food safety and ProServe certification, or the ability to obtain required certifications, as applicable.

What We Offer

• Competitive annual compensation based on experience, qualifications, and position.
• Health benefits package for eligible employees.
• Two weeks of paid vacation, accrued in accordance with company policy.
• Employee dining discounts across Century Hospitality Group restaurants.
• Career advancement opportunities across five unique restaurant concepts and a growing catering division.
• Ongoing leadership development and exposure to different operating models and hospitality concepts.
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced hospitality and culinary leaders in a growing Edmonton restaurant group.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced hospitality leader who enjoys building teams, improving operations, and delivering exceptional guest experiences, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume along with a brief introduction outlining your management experience, leadership approach, and relevant operational accomplishments. Please indicate whether you are interested in a General Manager or Assistant General Manager opportunity.

Century Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and provided equal opportunities for growth and advancement.

Pay: $45,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Work Location: In person