Assistant Manager/ Sommelier, Fine Dining- Downtown Toronto

Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and vibrant restaurant team where your leadership will shine! This role offers an exciting opportunity to create memorable dining experiences, lead a passionate team, and develop your skills in a fast-paced environment. As a key player, you will engage in various aspects of restaurant management, from training and coaching to maintaining high standards of service. Enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salary, health coverage, and a dining discount. If you are enthusiastic about food and wine and ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid Vacation, Personal, and Sick Days

Health, Dental, and Vision benefits

Discounted gym membership

Employee Assistance Program

Group Life & Disability Insurance

Management Uniform/Clothing Reimbursement

Monthly dining allowance

50% Dining Discount

RRSP Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 4 years of supervisory or management experience in a restaurant environment.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Chef’s table dinners and organize wine pairings.
• Contribute to recruitment, training, and overall restaurant productivity.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Education

WSET 2+ or Sommelier certification

Smart Server certification

Job description

Company 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 of 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 to setting our restaurants apart while maintaining a warm, welcoming, and rave-worthy guest experience.

*This is a Monday to Friday position with occasional weekends required.

What's in it for you :

• Competitive salary
• 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

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'll expertly lead Chef’s table dinners, organizing wine pairings.
• 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, and conducting Health and Safety meetings.
• You strive to build and maintain relationships with guests, team members, and senior management alike.
• You communicate O&B's vision to all team members 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:

• WSET 2+ or Sommelier certification
• Smart Server certification
• 4 years of supervisory or management experience in a restaurant environment
• You have superior verbal and written communication skills
• You demonstrate extreme organization in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a large and variable workload, ensuring timely and accurate completion of work

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, creating working environments where our employees can be at their best.