Assistant Restaurant Manager

About the role

Lucky Lily is a modern Asian brasserie at Vancouver International Airport (YVR), offering an elevated dining experience with a strong bar program. This role is ideal for a hospitality leader with a minimum of 2 years of restaurant management or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day leadership of a full-service, chef-driven restaurant with bar
• Lead Front of House and service execution, ensuring strong floor presence and guest engagement
• Partner with the Kitchen Manager to maintain food quality, timing, and service flow
• Coach, develop, and motivate hourly team members and supervisors
• Uphold food safety, alcohol service, and operational compliance standards
• Aid with scheduling, labor management, inventory, and administrative tasks
• Maintain systems, ticket flow, and operational priorities during service
• Solve problems quickly while keeping the guest experience front and center

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of restaurant management or supervisory experience in a full-service environment
• Full-service dining with bar experience required
• Strong floor leadership and the ability to lead teams in fast-paced, high-volume settings
• Passion for hospitality, food quality, and service excellence
• Comfortable working with POS systems, Microsoft Office, and operational tools
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize competing demands

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; post-secondary education preferred

Skills

• Knowledge of POS systems
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Operational tools familiarity

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, PTO, RRSP (with company match), EAP, and bonus eligibility.

Pay

$55,346 per year + quarterly & year-end bonus

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate airport operations

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, PTO, RRSP (with company match), EAP, and bonus eligibility

Why Lucky Lily & SSP Canada

• Chef-driven concept with a distinctive culinary identity
• High-energy, high-visibility location at YVRC
• Clear partnership with an experienced RGM and dedicated Kitchen Manager
• Career progression opportunities with a global food & beverage leader
• Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, PTO, RRSP (w/ company match), EAP, and bonus eligibility

Additional Statements Required

• This position is located in a secure airport environment and a Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC) is required.
• All candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada and must be able to provide the necessary government-issued documentation required for airport security clearance.
• Documentation will be reviewed during the onboarding process in accordance with Transport Canada regulations.
• Further information can be found at: https://tc.canada.ca/en/programs/non-funding-programs/transportation-security-clearance-program/apply-transportation-security-clearance

Equal Opportunity Employer

SSP Canada is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities, 2005 in our recruitment and employment practices.