Swiss Chalet - Manager, Guest Experience (Carling Ave.)
- Ottawa, ON
- On-site
- Posted Oct 10, 2026
- 1 position
$47,000–$59,000 / year
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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Apply by
- Dec 27, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Mid-Senior level
Job summary
Oversee daily dining room operations, maintain restaurant standards, and ensure guests receive a consistently excellent experience. Develop and coach associates, lead front-of-house shifts, and implement operational standards and controls.
Job details
Swiss Chalet is hiring a Manager, Guest Experience at our Ottawa (Carling Ave.) location! Since our doors first opened in 1954, families have been coming back to Swiss Chalet generation after generation. And that’s certainly not stopping now. We are looking for individuals that are passionate about hospitality, food, training and are people focused. This candidate not only understands the fundamentals of daily restaurant operations but also is a proven leader with training in their DNA. If this sounds like you, drop us line to chat. What You Will Do In This Role Oversee the day-to-day management of the dining room as directed. Ensure the store is operating to all standards of a "Benchmark Restaurant", and creating a Perfect Guest Experience every time Continue to develop and coach associates Oversee and ensure the Perfect Guest Experience Support and implement Standards and Controls Demonstrate behaviours consistent with Recipe's principles. What We Are Looking For Previous Front of House Management experience Possess the potential to effectively run the front of house and lead all shifts to meet Brand standards Possess the "Hospitality Gene" by demonstrating the ability to create connections, a passion for People and service excellence Driven and focused Inspirational and motivational team player Ability to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays in a busy fast paced environment What’s In It For You 20% employee discount dining card valid at all Recipe brands Pay Range ($47,000-$59,000 per year + bonus) Flexible scheduling A chance to be part of a close knit team Competitive wages Growth and development opportunities within the restaurant Career advancement opportunities with a company that owns some of Canada’s most iconic restaurants If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity, please apply online today! Recipe is committed to providing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Celebrating people, being passionate and curious, owning it, and doing the right thing are the values that guide how we build our teams, support our franchisees and create a company that unlocks the full potential of everyone. Recipe is dedicated to providing accommodations in accordance with applicable human rights and accommodation legislation. For individuals that require accommodations please contact recruit@recipeunlimited.com
What you’ll do
Oversee daily dining room operations, maintain restaurant standards, and ensure guests receive a consistently excellent experience. Develop and coach associates, lead front-of-house shifts, and implement operational standards and controls.
Requirements
Previous front-of-house management experience and the potential to run front-of-house operations and lead shifts to brand standards are sought. Candidates should demonstrate strong hospitality and service skills, be driven and motivational, and be available to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- Employee Dining Discount
- Flexible Scheduling
- Competitive Wages
- Growth and Development Opportunities
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Listed skills
- Team Leadership · Preferred
- Guest Experience · Preferred
- Customer service · Preferred
- Shift Management · Preferred
- Communication · Preferred
- adaptability · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Front-of-House Management
- Restaurant Operations
- Team Leadership
- Training and Coaching
- Guest Experience
- Hospitality
- Customer Service
- People Management
- Shift Management
- Standards and Controls
- Communication
- Motivation
- Adaptability
Job areas
- Hospitality
- Management & Leadership
- Food & Beverage
- Customer Service & Support