Area Operations Manager

About the Company

In Canada, Soul Restaurants Canada operates more than 230 locations and employs over 4,000 people. We’re continuing to grow through new restaurant development and acquisitions - creating exciting opportunities for talented leaders to grow their careers, build great teams, and make an impact across our business.

About the Role

As a highly motivated, hands-on people leader, you’ll have the opportunity to lead up to 10 restaurants and make a real impact across your market. You’ll coach and develop a talented team of Restaurant General Managers, build strong leadership pipelines, and create high-performing teams that deliver exceptional employee and guest experiences.

This is a high-energy, field-based leadership role where no two days are the same. You’ll spend the majority of your time in restaurants - connecting with teams, developing your leaders, celebrating wins, solving challenges, and driving strong operational and business results. With a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends, you’ll be close to the action and have the opportunity to directly influence the success of your people and your restaurants.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop your Restaurant General Managers, building a strong pipeline of future leaders and high-performing restaurant teams.
• Build great teams by ensuring your restaurants are fully staffed, well trained, engaged, and set up for success.
• Drive sales and profitability across your restaurants by identifying opportunities, improving execution, and delivering strong operational results.
• Champion an exceptional guest experience, ensuring every restaurant consistently delivers on brand standards, food quality, service, and operational excellence.
• Create a culture of accountability and recognition, celebrating wins while coaching your leaders to continuously raise the bar.
• Bring our restaurants into the community, encouraging teams to build strong local connections and make a positive impact in the neighbourhoods they serve.

What’s In It for You?

• Make an impact - lead up to 10 restaurants and have a direct influence on your people, your guests, and your business.
• Grow your career - build your leadership capabilities and gain broad multi-unit experience with opportunities to continue advancing.
• Develop great leaders - coach Restaurant General Managers, build strong teams, and see the impact of your leadership every day.
• Be part of a winning team - join a fast-paced, people-focused organization where great performance and great people are recognized and celebrated.
• Variety every day - this isn’t a desk job. You’ll be in the restaurants, close to your teams and the business, where you can make things happen.
• Competitive rewards - receive a competitive compensation and benefits package that recognizes your contribution and performance.

Pay Range and Compensation Package

Competitive salary plus car allowance, bonus, and comprehensive benefits.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Soul Foods Group welcomes all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation at any step of the recruitment process, please contact us directly. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Soul Foods Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.