Assistant General Manager - Upscale Dining Leader

Oliver & Bonacini; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation, sick, and personal days

Gratuity sharing

Health, Dental and Vision benefits

Discounted gym membership

Employee Assistance Program

Group Life & Disability Insurance

Management Clothing Reimbursement

Monthly dining allowance

50% Dining Discount for O&B locations

RRSP Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Oliver & Bonacini’s Aera on The Well in Toronto is hiring an Assistant General Manager to lead restaurant operations alongside Front of House and Back of House teams. Reporting to the General Manager, you will develop high-performing teams, uphold standards, and drive operational excellence to deliver polished guest experiences.

You have 2–3 years of leadership in an upscale, high-volume hospitality setting and a proactive, collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of leadership experience in a high-volume, upscale hospitality environment.
• Seasoned hospitality professional with a passion for guest experiences.
• Proactive problem-solver with a focus on efficiency and service quality.
• Goal-oriented with ability to drive performance and coach teams.
• Collaborative leader who builds strong teams and relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and communicate restaurant vision to the team daily.
• Uphold O&B values and drive exceptional guest experiences.
• Monitor service standards and details to ensure consistency.
• Recruit, train, and develop staff; manage performance and coaching.
• Foster a strong bar program and guest relations.
• Oversee recruitment, scheduling, inventory, and operations oversight.
• Coach management to conduct effective pre-shift briefings.
• Support sales tracking, invoicing, and budget adherence.

Skills

Leadership experience

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team motivation

Attention to detail

Hospitality knowledge

Job description

Oliver & Bonacini’s Aera on The Well in Toronto is hiring an Assistant General Manager to lead restaurant operations alongside Front of House and Back of House teams. Reporting to the General Manager, you will develop high-performing teams, uphold standards, and drive operational excellence to deliver polished guest experiences.

You have 2–3 years of leadership in an upscale, high-volume hospitality setting and a proactive, collaborative approach.