Culinary Team Lead — High-Volume Sports Bar

Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership operates Real Sports Bar & Grill in Toronto and is seeking a Culinary Supervisor to lead the restaurant team with a hands-on approach. The role covers coaching, seating flow, pre-opening setup, and ensuring top-tier service throughout shifts.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in restaurant supervision, strong knowledge of cocktails and wines, and maintains a high standard of guest experience while managing staff and schedules.

Qualifications

• 2+ years supervisory or management experience in a high-volume restaurant.
• Solid understanding of restaurant business principles and service etiquette.
• Cocktails, wine, beer knowledge; bartending operations experience.
• Effective team management experience and strong interpersonal skills.
• Smart Serve Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and provide coaching/training to the RS restaurant team.
• Assist in seating plans and pre-opening duties with staff assignments.
• Verify incoming deliveries and ensure secure storage.
• Expedite food orders and resolve order discrepancies quickly.
• Supervise service floor and respond to guest concerns; ensure closing duties are completed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Restaurant mgmt

Cocktails & wine

Team management

Smart Serve

POS proficiency

Communication

Evenings availability

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership operates Real Sports Bar & Grill in Toronto and is seeking a Culinary Supervisor to lead the restaurant team with a hands-on approach. The role covers coaching, seating flow, pre-opening setup, and ensuring top-tier service throughout shifts.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in restaurant supervision, strong knowledge of cocktails and wines, and maintains a high standard of guest experience while managing staff and schedules.