Assistant Manager, Restaurants- Aera

Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Toronto is seeking a Restaurant Manager to provide exceptional dining experiences while supporting the restaurant team. The role includes overseeing all operations, ensuring high standards of service, and contributing to a culture of excellence. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, a valid Smart Serve Certification, and a passion for the restaurant industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Gratuity sharing

Paid vacation, personal, and sick days

Health, dental and vision benefits with enhanced mental health coverage

Discounted gym membership and Employee Assistance Program

Group Life & Disability Insurance

Management uniform/clothing reimbursement

Monthly dining allowance for all O&B locations

50% dining discount for all O&B locations

RRSP matching

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Supervisory or management experience in restaurants required.
• Looking to grow with elective education opportunities.
• Weekend, evening, and holiday availability.

Responsibilities

• Leading restaurant team in providing exceptional guest experiences.
• Contributing to recruitment, training, coaching, and scheduling.
• Maintaining relationships with guests and senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Education

Valid Smart Serve Certification

WSET certifications

Job description

Company Description

Located on the 38th floor of The Well, this upscale flagship restaurant features a cocktail bar, sushi counter, and luxuriously appointed dining room and rooftop terrace overlooking the city. Paying homage to 21st century American cooking, the menu highlights a seasonal raw bar, a handsome selection of steaks and chops, and inventive twists on classic comfort food. With the goal of giving each and every guest a truly memorable dining experience, our team is passionate about providing polished, attentive, and intuitive hospitality at every turn.

What's in it for you :

• Competitive salary
• Gratuity sharing
• Paid Vacation, Personal, and Sick Days
• Health, Dental and Visions benefits with Enhanced Mental Health Coverage
• Discounted gym membership and Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life & Disability Insurance
• Management Uniform/ ClothingReimbursement
• Monthly dining allowance for all O&B locations
• 50% Dining Discount for all O&B locations
• RRSP Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement

Job Description

Joining us means you will be part of an extraordinary and exciting company! You’re a key team player reporting to the General Manager and collaborating closely with the rest of the restaurant team. You’re involved in many aspects the restaurant which means you’ll be a cut above the rest. You’ll learn our sought after set of systems and procedures while working closely with your FOH and BOH Teams. You’ll bring professional, enthusiastic leadership each day; and contribute in setting our restaurants apart while maintaining a warm, welcoming and rave worthy guest experience!

The Day to Day:

• You're a leader who enjoys creating a culture that revolves around the experience and enjoyment of food and wine
• You contribute, alongside your fellow management team, to all aspects of the restaurant including recruitment, training, coaching, payroll, invoicing, ordering, conducting inventories, scheduling, overall productivity of the restaurant, conducting Health and Safety meetings.
• You strive to build and maintain relationships with guests, vendors, team members and senior management alike
• You communicate our restaurants vision to all staff and lead by example
• You're proud of where you work and demonstrate high personal integrity, business ethics and take every opportunity to promote the venue
• You're a team player and assist with additional duties as assigned or required

Qualifications

• Valid Smart Serve Certification required
• You havesupervisory or management experience in restaurants
• You have or are in progress of obtaining WSET certifications
• You have superior verbal and written communication skills
• You demonstrate extreme organization and attention to detailin a fast paced environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a large and variable work load, ensuring timely and accurate completion of assigned work
• You’re looking to grow with us and soak in all the (elective) education opportunities we offer
• Weekend, Evening, and Holiday availability

Additional Information

Oliver & Bonacini's Diversity Commitment

At Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality, we are committed to treating every employee with dignity and respect. We strive to be fair and just, and create working environments where our employees can be at their best.