About GAG
GAG is a Canada-headquartered restaurant investment and operating group focused on building and growing high-quality Asian dining brands across North America. With strengths in restaurant operations, brand development, and supply chain integration, we are committed to bringing the richness and diversity of Asian food culture to the North American market.
As we continue to expand, we are looking for talented professionals who are passionate about Asian cuisine, hospitality, and long-term growth in the restaurant industry.
Position Summary
We are looking for a Restaurant General Manager in Training to join our Japanese cuisine restaurant team in the Greater Vancouver area.
This role is designed for a management candidate who has strong restaurant experience and is ready to grow into a General Manager position. The selected candidate will receive hands-on training in daily restaurant operations, team management, customer service, food quality, cost control, and compliance.
This restaurant concept features a modern Japanese dining experience and a fast-paced guest experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Learn and support daily restaurant operations, including opening, closing, service flow, and team coordination.
- Assist with leading, training, scheduling, and supervising front-of-house and back-of-house employees.
- Help maintain consistent food quality, service standards, cleanliness, and guest experience.
- Monitor customer feedback and assist with handling guest complaints professionally.
- Support labour cost control, food cost control, inventory, waste management, and other operating expenses.
- Assist with sales growth through strong service, team execution, and local store operations.
- Learn and follow food safety, workplace safety, employment standards, and company policies.
- Prepare basic reports and communicate store performance updates to management.
- Complete training assignments and gradually take on full General Manager responsibilities.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of restaurant supervisory or management experience, preferably in Japanese, Asian, casual dining, or fast-casual restaurant concepts.
- Previous experience as a Restaurant Supervisor, Assistant Manager, Assistant General Manager, Store Manager, or similar role is preferred.
- Strong leadership potential, communication skills, and willingness to learn.
- Basic understanding of restaurant operations, scheduling, inventory, food quality, and cost control.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment and support the team during peak hours.
- Fluent in English and Japanese.
- Chinese language ability is a plus.
- Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
What We Offer
- Training path toward a Restaurant General Manager position.
- Opportunity to join a growing Asian restaurant group in North America.
- Career development opportunities as the company expands.
- Hands-on involvement in a new Japanese restaurant concept.
Work Location
Greater Vancouver, BC, Canada
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a brief summary of their restaurant or supervisory experience. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Pay: $50,000.00-$70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
