Restaurant & Bar Manager
Full-Time — Salary · · Upriver Landing · 9254 Nowell Street, Chilliwack BC
About Upriver Landing
Upriver Landing is a new upscale casual farm-to-table restaurant opening in downtown Chilliwack, BC at 9254 Nowell Street. We are built around a simple idea: buy the best ingredients from the Fraser Valley, and then get out of their way.
Our menu celebrates what grows, swims, and grazes within our area of our kitchen .BC salmon, Chilliwack berries, locally made burrata. We cook with intention and serve with genuine warmth.
Our name says it all. Going upriver means moving against the easy current — toward something wilder, truer, and more nourishing. That spirit lives in every plate we send out, and in every person who is part of this team.
“Farm · River · Community” — This is not just a tagline. It is how we make every decision, from which farm we call on Monday morning to how we treat every guest who walks through our door.
Job Type
Full-Time, Permanent — Salaried — Founding Role
Schedule
Tuesday–Sunday. Evenings required. Weekend brunch included.
Location
9254 Nowell Street, Downtown Chilliwack, BC
Reports To
Owner / Operator
THE ROLE
The Restaurant & Bar Manager is the face of Upriver Landing. While the kitchen creates the food, the FOH Manager creates the experience. You set the tone, build the team, maintain the standard, and make every guest feel that they were expected, welcomed, and valued.
This is a founding role — you will help build the FOH team from scratch, set the service culture, and grow with the restaurant.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Lead all front of house operations during service — floor management, bar management , guest relations, team supervision
Hire, onboard, schedule, and develop the full FOH team (servers, bartenders, hosts, runners)
Own the guest experience from reservation to farewell — handle complaints with grace and follow-through
Oversee the reservations platform (Toast tables) — manage covers, wait lists, and special requests
Train the team on menu knowledge, allergen awareness, wine service, and steps of service
Manage the POS system (Toast) — end-of-day reports, sales tracking, cash reconciliation
Collaborate daily with the Head Chef on service timing, pacing, and communication between kitchen and FOH
Manage liquor inventory and bar program in partnership with the Bartender
Ensure Serving It Right and all BC liquor compliance requirements are met
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
2+ years of FOH management experience in a full-service restaurant (upscale casual or fine dining preferred)
Strong wine knowledge - WSET Level 2 or Sommelier training is a significant asset
Experience with reservations platforms and POS systems (Toast).
Serving It Right (SIR) certification required - or commitment to obtain before opening.
FOODSAFE Level 1 required.
A natural leader who leads by example, not by hierarchy.
Genuinely warm with guests and direct with the team -high standards, low ego
WHAT WE OFFER
Salary: To be determined based on experience
Founding team role - Significant influence on the culture and identity of the restaurant
Staff meals, and professional development support.
An ownership team that values and respects the FOH role as equal to the kitchen
HOW TO APPLY
We would love to hear from you. Send us:
Your resume (PDF preferred)
A brief note about why Upriver excites you — we read every one
Any relevant certifications (FOODSAFE, Serving It Right, etc.)
Email: [email protected] · Subject line: Restaurant & Bar Manager Application
We will contact shortlisted candidates within 1 week. Successful candidates will be invited for a paid working trial shift.
Upriver Landing is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive kitchen and dining room.
Pay: $55,000.00-$60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
