Company
Red Lobster
Location
Ottawa, ON
Job type
Full-time
Posted
2 days ago
Via
via Red Lobster
Job description
Overview
If operating a restaurant is your dream career, you can make it happen at Red Lobster.
As a Restaurant Manager, you will be responsible for leading restaurant operations with a focus on delivering high quality seafood and beverage service while maximizing our guest satisfaction. You will hire, train and inspire the people that make your restaurant stand out.
Here's more of what you'll get to do
• Driving sales and guest satisfaction
• Creating a FUN safe environment for team members to develop
• Ensuring compliance with all employment policies
• Managing performance of team members, including conducting performance evaluations, training, coaching, and discipline
• Selecting top talent to add to our winning team
• Understanding, and practicing safe food handling procedures while maintaining a clean and safe environment for guests at all times
Train with the best in the business AND FAST TRACK TO THE CAREER YOU WANT!
No other restaurant company puts more effort into developing talent than Red Lobster. We offer an in-restaurant training program for new Restaurant Managers, individual development plans and ongoing training and certification programs to keep you at the top of your game.
Our leadership mentors and develops team members so that they can fast track to reach their career goals. We take pride in our commitment to giving our Restaurant Managers an increased degree of flexibility to help balance their busy lives while supporting their professional goals.
Enjoy work-life balance
Our Restaurant Managers' quality of life is very important to us. Balance is achieved by working with everyone's schedules and having operating hours between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. Say goodbye to early mornings and late nights!
Get benefits worth bragging about
• We offer competitive base salary and weekly pay
• Quarterly bonus eligibility
• Immediate eligibility for benefits including medical, dental and vision
• Life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability
• RRSP retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid vacation and dining discounts
• Opportunities - we train and provide career opportunities so you can advance and grow
Education, Experience and other Key Qualifications
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• 1+ years management or supervisory experience in restaurant, hotel, retail or general business required
• 2+ years casual dining or full-service restaurant management experience preferred
• Food Handlers Certificate, local and provincial certifications or the ability to obtain required
• Bachelor's degree preferred
Get started today!
Restaurant Manager Restaurant Supervisor Restaurant Leader
Pay Range
CAD $54,000.00 - CAD $64,800.00 /Yr.
If operating a restaurant is your dream career, you can make it happen at Red Lobster.
As a Restaurant Manager, you will be responsible for leading restaurant operations with a focus on delivering high quality seafood and beverage service while maximizing our guest satisfaction. You will hire, train and inspire the people that make your restaurant stand out.
Here's more of what you'll get to do
• Driving sales and guest satisfaction
• Creating a FUN safe environment for team members to develop
• Ensuring compliance with all employment policies
• Managing performance of team members, including conducting performance evaluations, training, coaching, and discipline
• Selecting top talent to add to our winning team
• Understanding, and practicing safe food handling procedures while maintaining a clean and safe environment for guests at all times
Train with the best in the business AND FAST TRACK TO THE CAREER YOU WANT!
No other restaurant company puts more effort into developing talent than Red Lobster. We offer an in-restaurant training program for new Restaurant Managers, individual development plans and ongoing training and certification programs to keep you at the top of your game.
Our leadership mentors and develops team members so that they can fast track to reach their career goals. We take pride in our commitment to giving our Restaurant Managers an increased degree of flexibility to help balance their busy lives while supporting their professional goals.
Enjoy work-life balance
Our Restaurant Managers' quality of life is very important to us. Balance is achieved by working with everyone's schedules and having operating hours between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. Say goodbye to early mornings and late nights!
Get benefits worth bragging about
• We offer competitive base salary and weekly pay
• Quarterly bonus eligibility
• Immediate eligibility for benefits including medical, dental and vision
• Life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability
• RRSP retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid vacation and dining discounts
• Opportunities - we train and provide career opportunities so you can advance and grow
Education, Experience and other Key Qualifications
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• 1+ years management or supervisory experience in restaurant, hotel, retail or general business required
• 2+ years casual dining or full-service restaurant management experience preferred
• Food Handlers Certificate, local and provincial certifications or the ability to obtain required
• Bachelor's degree preferred
Get started today!
Restaurant Manager Restaurant Supervisor Restaurant Leader
Pay Range
CAD $54,000.00 - CAD $64,800.00 /Yr.
More jobs
Restaurant Service Assistant Position Red-Lobster 3 days ago Shift leader, Restaurant/Food Service Panda Restaurant Group 22 hours ago Restaurant Front of House Manager Role Service Inspired Restaurants 2 days ago Head Chef Restaurant Pho Thanh Restaurant $30K–$60K a year 22 hours ago Hyatt Restaurant Server at Central Park Hyatt Hotels Corporation 2 days ago Calgary General Manager for High-End Dining Blue Shock Executive Search 2 days agoFrequently asked questions
Quick answers about Restaurant Jobs in Canada
Q
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 minimum wage for restaurant servers is $18.40 per hour as of October 1, 2026. This rate applies equally to tipped and non-tipped workers since the elimination of the lower liquor server rate in 2023. Overtime pay is 1.5 times the regular rate after 44 hours per week.
Source: Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development
Q
What is the hourly wage range for cooks in restaurants across Canada in 2026?
According to Employment and Social Development Canada Job Bank, cooks (NOC 63200) earn $15.50 to $28.00 per hour, with a median of $20.50 as of 2026. In major cities like Toronto and Vancouver, the median rises to $22.00 per hour. Entry-level positions start at the lower end after on-the-job training.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank)
Q
What work permit do international job seekers need for restaurant jobs in Canada?
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada requires a work permit under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program for restaurant jobs, needing a positive LMIA from ESDC at $1,000 CAD per position as of 2026. The permit application fee is $155 CAD with processing times of 8-22 weeks. Low-wage stream positions like servers qualify if no Canadians are available.
Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Q
What education or experience is required for entry-level restaurant server jobs in Canada?
Employment and Social Development Canada Job Bank states no formal education is required for food and beverage servers (NOC 65200), with 75% of positions needing less than 1 month of on-the-job training. Customer service experience is common but not mandatory for entry-level roles. A high school diploma is listed as an asset in 40% of postings.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank)