Restaurant Manager – Bodega Tapas Bar - Ellerslie | Edmonton, AB
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 speedLeadership & 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 complianceFinancial 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 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.