Assistant Manager, Restaurants- Aera

Aera; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Toronto seeks a dedicated Restaurant Manager who will oversee operations, lead the team, and ensure outstanding guest experiences. Candidates should be certified in Smart Serve and have supervisory experience in restaurants. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities efficiently. Availability during weekends and holidays is essential.

Qualifications

• Supervisory or management experience in restaurants required.
• Valid Smart Serve Certification must be obtained.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive culture focused on food and wine enjoyment.
• Oversee restaurant operations including scheduling and payroll.
• Build relationships with guests and manage vendor interactions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Customer Relationships

Education

Smart Serve Certification

WSET Certification (in progress)

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
• Weekend, Evening, and Holiday availability
• Legally eligible to work in Canada

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.