"Lead Something Worth Leading"
Bodega Tapas Bar isn’t your average restaurant - for many, it’s a destination. As Edmonton’s premier Spanish tapas experience, we’ve built a reputation for bold flavours, an exceptional wine program, and the kind of atmosphere that keeps guests coming back.
Our Ellerslie location is high-energy, high-volume, and high-expectation…We’re looking for a manager who thrives in exactly that environment.
We don’t just serve tapas. We create experiences. If this resonates with you, keep reading.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We’re looking for a results-driven, hospitality-obsessed Restaurant Manager to lead our Ellerslie operation. This is a hands-on role is for someone who leads on the floor, not from a laptop. Someone who knows that culture, consistency, and coaching are what separate good restaurants from great ones.
If you geek out over labor cost percentages as much as you do over a perfectly executed service, you’re our kind of person.
WHAT YOU’LL OWN
Operations & Guest Experience
- Drive a seamless, high-volume service operation with an unwavering commitment to quality and consistency
- Champion a guest-first culture where every visit exceeds expectations
- Maintain rigorous standards across food quality, cleanliness, and health & safety compliance
- Resolve guest concerns with professionalism, empathy, and speed
Leadership & Team Development
- Recruit, onboard, coach, and develop a high-performing front- and back-of-house team
- Build schedules that balance guest experience with smart labor cost management
- Partner closely with our Head Chef to foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and pride in craft
- Conduct meaningful performance conversations that inspire growth — not just compliance
Financial Performance
- Own the P&L: labor, food costs, waste reduction, and profitability targets
- Prepare and analyze daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports with an eye toward continuous improvement
- Collaborate with ownership and the Regional Manager on marketing initiatives, promotions, and revenue-driving strategies
- Ensure airtight cash handling and payroll accuracy
WHO YOU ARE
- 3–5+ years of progressive restaurant management experience, ideally in a full-service, high-volume, or concept-driven environment
- A natural leader who builds loyalty — with guests and with your team
- Financially fluent: you speak P&L, food cost percentage, and labor variance without missing a beat
- Composed under pressure, decisive when it counts, and humble enough to keep learning
- Passionate about food and beverage — familiarity with Spanish cuisine or wine is a genuine plus
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- $50,000 – $65,000 base salary, commensurate with experience
- Performance-based bonus program
- The autonomy to actually run your restaurant - not just manage a checklist
- A leadership team that respects operators and invests in their growth
- A concept with a real identity, a loyal guest base, and room to make your mark.
APPLY NOW
Send your resume and a brief cover letter telling us what makes you the right fit to [email protected]
We’re hiring immediately.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a virtual interview - but we read everything and appreciate all who take the time to apply.
Bodega Tapas Bar thanks all applicants for their interest.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00-$65,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Restaurant management: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
