Assistant Manager - Fine Dining & Private Events

Oliverbonacini; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver & Bonacini is seeking an Assistant Manager in Toronto who thrives in a high-standard hospitality environment and is eager to grow within one of Canada’s most respected restaurant groups. The role oversees dinner service, contributes to exclusive events, and mentors a skilled team.

This position emphasizes mentorship, precise execution, and a guest-first culture. You’ll engage with guests, vendors, and senior leadership while supporting scheduling, payroll, budgeting, and inventory to

Qualifications

• Experience leading restaurant teams in a high-standard setting.
• Smart Serve Certification is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with a professional presence.
• Strong organization and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Actively lead daily restaurant operations with a strong floor presence during service.
• Support Private Dining Events and a la carte service.
• Inspire and motivate your team by communicating the restaurant's vision and values.
• Monitor and uphold service standards and attention to detail in guest experience and back-of-house operations.
• Develop staff through training, coaching, and performance management.
• Cultivate a warm, professional, guest-first culture.
• Build relationships with guests, team members, vendors, and senior leadership.
• Contribute to scheduling, payroll accuracy, budgeting, inventory, and invoicing.
• Ensure the venue is spotless, well-maintained, and operating at the highest standard.
• Support marketing efforts and guest outreach and promotional strategies.
• Participate in health & safety initiatives ensuring compliance with WHMIS and policies.
• Plan and execute private events and special functions.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Smart Serve

Communication

Organization

Guest service

Time management

Job description

Oliver & Bonacini is seeking an Assistant Manager in Toronto who thrives in a high-standard hospitality environment and is eager to grow within one of Canada’s most respected restaurant groups. The role oversees dinner service, contributes to exclusive events, and mentors a skilled team.

This position emphasizes mentorship, precise execution, and a guest-first culture. You’ll engage with guests, vendors, and senior leadership while supporting scheduling, payroll, budgeting, and inventory to