Assistant Restaurant Manager - La Plume

Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Toronto is seeking a restaurant manager to join their team. This role involves leadership in creating a positive dining experience, managing staff, and ensuring operational excellence. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for food and wine.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid vacation, sick, and personal days

Health, Dental, and Vision benefits

Discounted gym membership

Monthly dining allowance

50% Dining Discount for all O&B employees

RRSP Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Supervisory or management experience in restaurants.
• WSET certifications (in progress or obtained).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and create a culture centered around food and wine experience.
• Manage recruitment, training, payroll, and inventory.
• Build relationships with guests, vendors, and team members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Attention to Detail

Education

WSET Certification

Smart Serve Certification

Job description

Company Description

La Plume offers unruffled Southern French fare in Toronto’s bustling King West neighbourhood. Taking inspiration from timeless French classics with a focus on rotisserie-style cooking, La Plume’s menu features expertly crafted tartares, truffle-stuffed chicken, and handcrafted cocktails, appealing to foodies, local residents, and the corporate crowd alike. It is a hotspot for weekend brunch, al fresco dining, and evening drinks, exuding charm and sophistication at every turn.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal days
• Gratuity sharing
• 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 employees
• 50% Dining Discount for all O&B employees
• RRSP Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• O&B is one of Canada’s largest hospitality companies, with restaurants, food halls, and catering teams across Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec.

Joining us means being part of an extraordinary and exciting company! As a key team player reporting to the General Manager, you will collaborate closely with the restaurant team. You’ll be involved in many aspects of the restaurant, learning our systems and procedures while working with both FOH and BOH teams. Your professional, enthusiastic leadership will help set our restaurants apart while maintaining a warm, welcoming, and rave-worthy guest experience!

The Day to Day:

• You are a leader who enjoys creating a culture centered around the experience and enjoyment of food and wine.
• You contribute, alongside your management team, to recruitment, training, coaching, payroll, invoicing, ordering, inventory management, scheduling, overall productivity, and health and safety meetings.
• You strive to build and maintain relationships with guests, vendors, team members, and senior management.
• You communicate the restaurant’s vision to staff and lead by example.
• You take pride in your workplace, demonstrating high personal integrity, business ethics, and promoting the venue.
• You are a team player and assist with additional duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Supervisory or management experience in restaurants.
• WSET certifications (in progress or obtained).
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills to manage a large and variable workload, ensuring timely and accurate work completion.
• Willingness to grow with the company and participate in educational opportunities.
• Availability on weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Smart Serve certification.

Additional Information:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only suitable candidates will be contacted for the next steps.

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