About the Role

We are seeking an Operations Captain to join Northland Properties in a remote capacity. As an Operations Captain, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional hospitality experiences while achieving profitability targets. This remote role offers the chance to grow your career within our rapidly expanding company.

What You'll Do

  • Deliver exceptional hospitality and team support while achieving daily profitability and budgeted financial targets.
  • Maintain a fully staffed training team and lead “Always On Training” programs.
  • Collaborate with the Kitchen Manager and Lead Portfolio Captain to mentor future leaders and review team goals quarterly.
  • Uphold Culinary & Safety Standards while coaching food quality, plating, and ticket times.
  • Promote high execution of S.P.E.C.F.M. and lead daily food-focused mini meetings.
  • Foster a fun, inclusive environment that encourages public praise and private coaching.
  • Track Performance & Guest Experience by monitoring QSA scores, online sentiment, labor productivity, and guest count targets.
  • Communicate menu rollouts and adjustments to ensure consistency and guest satisfaction.

Requirements

  • Proven ability to lead high-performing shifts focused on guest experience and team support.
  • Strong understanding of profitability metrics and cost management.
  • Experience in culinary training, team development, and retention strategies.
  • Skilled in coaching food quality, plating standards, and health/safety compliance.
  • Ability to foster a positive, inclusive, and high-retention work environment.
  • Strong communication skills for menu rollouts and team development.
  • Familiarity with labor productivity, ticket time standards, and QSA metrics.
  • Capable of conducting interviews, assigning trainers, and signing off on new hires.

Nice to Have

  • Experience in a remote work environment.
  • Knowledge of hospitality technology tools.
  • Previous experience in a leadership role within the hospitality industry.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary with opportunities for advancement.
  • Employee discounts at various hospitality locations.
  • Comprehensive training and development programs.
  • A supportive and inclusive work environment.
  • Opportunities to participate in new restaurant openings across Canada and the USA.

Join Northland Properties, a 100% Canadian-owned company recognized for exceptional hospitality. We are committed to building a network of talented professionals dedicated to providing outstanding guest experiences. Explore our exciting career opportunities at Northland Careers.

Language Requirements
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Why This Job7.5 of 10

This Operations Captain role at Northland Properties offers a unique opportunity to lead hospitality excellence remotely, with competitive salary and growth potential.

Salary Range
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0/1
Optional
0/1
Bonus
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Who Will Succeed Here

Proficient in using hospitality management software such as Opera or Micros to track team performance and profitability metrics, ensuring effective operations in a remote setting.

Self-motivated with strong organizational skills, capable of leading virtual training programs and fostering team collaboration in a remote environment, while maintaining high culinary standards and safety compliance.

Analytical mindset with experience in assessing profitability metrics and implementing strategic changes to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction in the hospitality sector.

Learning Resources

Hospitality Management: An Introductioncourse

Career Path

Operations Captain - Remote Role in Hospitality(Now)Hospitality Operations Manager(1-2 years)Director of Operations(3-5 years)

Market Overview

Market Size 2024
$5.7B
Annual Growth
15.2%
AI Adoption in Hospitality
54%
Investment in Hospitality Tech
+200%
Labour Demand for Operations Roles
+30%
Avg Salary for Operations Captain
$75K

Skills & Requirements

Required
Hospitality ManagementTeam LeadershipTraining Programs
Growing in Demand
Data Analytics for Customer InsightsDigital Marketing StrategiesSustainability Practices in Hospitality
Declining
Traditional Reservation SystemsBasic Customer Service Training

Domain Trends

Rise of AI in Customer Experience
54% of hospitality businesses are adopting AI technologies to enhance customer experiences, leading to increased personalization and operational efficiency.
Sustainability as a Competitive Advantage
78% of consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable practices, pushing hospitality operations to integrate eco-friendly initiatives into their business models.
Shift to Remote and Hybrid Workforce
With 65% of hospitality firms adopting remote work strategies, there is a growing demand for operations leaders who can manage remote teams effectively.

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