Assistant Manager - Jump

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

We are seeking an Assistant Manager who is passionate about hospitality, thrives in a professional, high-standard environment, and is eager to grow within one of Canada's most respected restaurant groups.This role is ideal for a hospitality leader who values precision, mentorship, and the opportunity to be part of something exceptional. As Assistant Manager, you'll not only oversee dinner service, you'll also contribute to exclusive events and brand collaborations, while working alongside a skilled and dedicated team. You'll be supported with ongoing learning and development opportunities and empowered to move forward in your hospitality career.

The day to day:

• 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 clearly communicating the restaurant's vision and upholding Oliver & Bonacini's values
• Monitor and uphold all points of service and attention to detail in both guest experience and back-of-house operations
• Support and develop staff through training, coaching, and performance management initiatives
• Cultivate a warm, professional, guest-first culture
• Build strong relationships with guests, team members, vendors, and senior leadership
• Contributes 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 contribute to guest outreach and promotional strategies
• Actively participate in health & safety initiatives, ensuring full compliance with WHMIS and company policies
• Contribute to the planning and execution of private events and special functions
• Other duties as required

• You have supervisory or management experience in restaurants
• Valid Smart Serve Certification
• Demonstrated passion for the art of fine dining and the execution of premier events
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a confident, professional presence
• Highly organized with the strong ability to lead a team in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a calm, solutions-oriented approach
• Strong business sense combined with hands‑on experience in restaurant operations, cost control, and guest service excellence
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

This is a current vacancy

Salary range: $50,000- $55,000 + gratuities

AI Disclosure

To ensure a fair and efficient recruitment process, some aspects of candidate screening may be conducted using AI software. All assessments and outcomes are reviewed by our hiring team to provide thoughtful, personalized consideration. We are committed to transparency and respect, ensuring a welcoming experience for every candidate.

Accessibility & Accommodation

Oliver & Bonacini is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require accommodation or support during any stage of the hiring process, please let us know. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met in a respectful and timely manner .

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We value and embrace diversity in all forms and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Our recruitment practices are designed to ensure fairness, equity, and opportunity for every candidate.