NOVA Kitchen & Bar | Port Moody & North Vancouver
NOVA Kitchen & Bar is an elevated upscale-casual restaurant concept focused on modern West Coast cuisine, refined cocktails, polished hospitality, and unforgettable guest experiences. Our vision is to create premier dining destinations that are vibrant, energetic, approachable, and built around genuine hospitality.
As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Restaurant Manager to join our leadership team. This role will support our operations across our Port Moody and North Vancouver locations and play a key role in shaping the future of the NOVA brand. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy developing high-performing teams, and are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences, we'd love to hear from you.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary plus performance-based bonus
- Extended health benefits
- Staff meals and dining discounts
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- A high-energy, supportive workplace culture
- Hands-on collaboration with ownership and senior leadership
- Opportunities to grow within an expanding hospitality group
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily restaurant operations and ensure exceptional service execution
- Lead, mentor, coach, and develop management and front-of-house teams
- Recruit, interview, hire, train, schedule, and supervise team members
- Foster a positive, professional, and accountable workplace culture
- Deliver outstanding guest experiences and professionally resolve guest concerns
- Maintain the highest standards of food quality, cleanliness, service, and hospitality
- Collaborate closely with culinary and bar leadership teams
- Monitor labour, inventory, sales performance, and operational efficiencies
- Ensure compliance with food safety, liquor regulations, and company policies
- Oversee POS systems, cash handling, reporting, and operational procedures
- Support menu launches, special events, and promotional initiatives
- Continuously improve service standards, systems, and overall restaurant performance
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 3 years of senior restaurant management experience in a full-service restaurant
- Proven leadership and team development experience
- Strong understanding of restaurant operations and guest service excellence
- Experience with POS systems and restaurant reporting
- Knowledge of food safety standards, liquor regulations, and labour management
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Wine, cocktail, and premium dining knowledge is an asset
- Ability to lead calmly and effectively in a high-volume environment
- Passion for hospitality, leadership, and operational excellence
- Experience in upscale casual, premium casual, hotels, or high-volume dining is strongly preferred
Compensation
$60,000–$70,000 annually
Salary is based on experience and qualifications. We are prepared to offer a competitive package for the right candidate.
To Apply
Please submit your resume along with a brief introduction outlining your hospitality background, leadership experience, and why you would be a great fit for the NOVA team.
Please specify which location you are applying for:
- Port Moody
- North Vancouver
- Either Location
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note: This position is intended for experienced hospitality professionals. Experience in upscale casual, premium casual, or high-volume dining environments is strongly preferred. Only applicants with relevant restaurant leadership experience will be considered.
Pay: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Application question(s):
- Which location are you applying for?
☐ North Vancouver
☐ Port Moody
☐ Either Location
Work Location: In person
