Assistant Restaurant Manager NEW

Assistant Restaurant Manager Lucky Lily Asian Brasserie
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

$55,346 / year + quarterly & year-end bonus
Comprehensive benefits package

Be part of a bold, chef-driven Asian brasserie at YVR.

Lucky Lily is a modern Asian brasserie delivering elevated flavors, thoughtful technique, and standout hospitality in one of Canada’s busiest airports. This is a chef-inspired, full-service concept with a strong bar program, designed for guests who expect more-even on the move.
We’re looking for an Assistant Restaurant Manager who thrives in high-volume environments, leads from the floor, and partners closely with both the Restaurant General Manager and Kitchen Manager to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

This role is ideal for a hospitality leader ready to grow-someone who takes pride in service standards, team development, and operational excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Support the day-to-day leadership of a full-service, chef-driven restaurant with bar
• Lead Front of House and service execution, ensuring strong floor presence and guest engagement
• Partner with the Kitchen Manager to maintain food quality, timing, and service flow
• Coach, develop, and motivate hourly team members and supervisors
• Uphold food safety, alcohol service, and operational compliance standards
• Assist with scheduling, labor management, inventory, and administrative tasks
• Monitor systems, ticket flow, and operational priorities during service
• Step in to solve problems quickly while keeping the guest experience front and center

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2 years of restaurant management or supervisory experience in a full-service environment
• Full-service dining with bar experience required
• Strong floor leadership and the ability to lead teams in fast-paced, high-volume settings
• Passion for hospitality, food quality, and service excellence
• Comfortable working with POS systems, Microsoft Office, and operational tools
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize competing demands
• 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
• High-energy, high-visibility location at YVR
• Clear partnership with an experienced RGM and dedicated Kitchen Manager
• Career progression opportunities with a global food & beverage leader
• Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, PTO, RRSP (w/ company match), EAP, and bonus eligibility

Ready to Grow Your Career?
If you’re passionate about hospitality, energized by busy services, and ready to grow as a leader in a standout restaurant concept – we’d love to meet you.

Additional Statements

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:

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.

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