About this role
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:
Other facts
About SSP
SSP is a global leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations employing 49,000 colleagues in around 3,000 units across nearly 40 countries.
We specialise in designing, creating and operating a diverse range of food and drink outlets in airports, train stations and other travel hubs across six formats: sit-down and quick service restaurants, bars, cafés, lounges, and food-led convenience stores. Our extensive portfolio of brands features a mix of international, national, and local brands, tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients and customers.
Our purpose is to be the best part of the journey, and our focus is on making every journey taste better – bringing great food and welcoming hospitality to travellers across the globe. Sustainability is crucial for our long-term success, and we aim to deliver positive impact for our business while uniting stakeholders to promote a sustainable food travel sector.
Our people are at the heart of our business and our values are integral to our business, underpinning everything we do.
• TEAM. Team is everything. We actively support, respect and care for each other. With collaboration at the heart, we build strong relationships and deliver safe outcomes.
• PASSION. We bring energy, passion and commitment to everything that we do. Taking pride in our work, we go the extra mile to make every journey count.
• CURIOSITY. We approach everyday with open minds and thoughtful questions. We are agile and customer-focused, always looking for ways to deliver an exceptional experience.
• OWNERSHIP. We own our role completely, caring for every detail that shapes the SSP experience. Through genuine hospitality and continuous improvement, we make every moment matter.
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What you'll do
- The Restaurant General Manager will oversee the overall performance of the restaurant, focusing on front-of-house operations and guest experience. They will partner with the Kitchen Manager to ensure service flow and food quality while driving financial performance through various management practices.
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