Restaurant General Manager | Lucky Lily Asian Brasserie
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
$60,000 - $65,000 + quarterly & year-end bonus
Comprehensive benefits package
Lead a bold, chef-driven Asian brasserie - with a strong culinary partner by your side.
Lucky Lily is a modern Asian brasserie bringing elevated flavors, technique, and hospitality to one of Canada's busiest airports. This chef-inspired, full-service concept features a vibrant bar program and a high-energy dining experience designed for guests who expect more, even on the move.
We're seeking a Restaurant General Manager to lead the overall business, guest experience, and front-of-house operation, partnering closely with a dedicated Kitchen Manager who owns back-of-house execution and culinary standards.
This role is ideal for a confident hospitality leader who thrives in high-volume environments, builds strong teams, and knows how to balance brand integrity with operational excellence.
What You'll Do
- Own the overall performance of the restaurant, with primary responsibility for Front of House operations
- Partner closely with the Kitchen Manager to ensure alignment on service flow, food quality, and execution
- Build, coach, and lead a high-performing management and hourly team
- Set the tone for guest experience, hospitality standards, and team culture
- Drive financial performance through forecasting, budgeting, labor management, and cost controls
- Oversee bar operations and ensure compliance with alcohol service standards
- Partner with culinary, operations, and airport stakeholders to execute brand standards
- Ensure compliance with food safety, health, and airport security requirements
- Monitor systems, inventory, scheduling, and administrative processes
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 3 years of Restaurant General Manager experience in a full-service restaurant with bar management experience required
- Proven success leading teams in high-volume, fast-paced environments
- Strong business acumen with hands-on P&L responsibility
- Collaborative leadership style with experience partnering with BOH leaders
- Comfortable using POS systems, Microsoft Office, and operational reporting tools
- Ability to obtain Transport Canada security clearance (5-year background check)
- High School Diploma required; post-secondary education preferred
Why Lucky Lily & SSP Canada
- A chef-driven concept with a distinctive culinary identity
- A dedicated Kitchen Manager, allowing clear leadership focus and partnership
- High-visibility location at YVR
- Career growth opportunities with a global food & beverage leader
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, PTO, RRSP (w/company match), EAP, and bonus eligibility
Ready to Lead?
If you're energized by people leadership, guest experience, and running a strong business, and you enjoy partnering with culinary leaders to deliver standout dining experiences - we'd love to hear from you.
Additional Statements
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. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, including the interview and assessment stage, due to a disability, please inform us of your need and the nature of the accommodation(s) that may be required.
This position is located in a secure airport environment and a Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC) is required. All candidates must be legally authorised 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
