Dining Room Manager

Bar Prima; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant Italian-inspired restaurant in Toronto is seeking a Dining Room Manager to enhance guest experiences and manage service. The ideal candidate will have significant leadership skills, strong wine knowledge, and a passion for hospitality. This role offers competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth within a creative team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary + gratuity share

Comprehensive benefits package

50% TTC/Presto reimbursement

Staff dining discounts

Leadership development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Dining Room Manager or Supervisor in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Strong wine knowledge; WSET or equivalent certification is a plus.
• Attention to detail and a passion for delivering refined, memorable service.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily service with poise, energy, and a strong floor presence.
• Manage and mentor the front-of-house team to ensure exceptional guest experiences.
• Oversee and maintain the restaurant’s wine list and support staff wine education.

Skills

Leadership

Wine Knowledge

Customer Service

Tools

POS Systems

Reservation Systems

Job description

Bar Prima is a vibrant Italian-inspired restaurant located in the heart of Trinity Bellwoods at 1136 Queen Street West, Toronto.

We’re currently seeking a Dining Room Manager to join our leadership team. This role is ideal for a passionate hospitality professional with strong leadership skills and an appreciation for wine—someone who’s confident managing service and overseeing a thoughtful, evolving wine program.


WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:
-Competitive salary + gratuity share
-Comprehensive benefits package, including extended health, HCSA, and life insurance
50% TTC/Presto reimbursement from day one
-Staff dining discounts across all Alter Ego Group restaurants
-Opportunities for leadership development and career growth
-A role with creative input into the guest experience and wine list direction


WHAT YOU’LL DO:
-Lead daily service with poise, energy, and a strong floor presence
-Manage and mentor the front-of-house team to ensure exceptional guest experiences
-Oversee and maintain the restaurant’s wine list, working closely with the Chef and beverage team on selections, inventory, and pairings
-Support staff wine education and elevate wine service standards
-Handle scheduling, onboarding, and team communication
-Act as a brand ambassador for the Bar Prima experience


WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
-Previous experience as a Dining Room Manager or Supervisor in a high-volume, full-service restaurant
-Strong wine knowledge (WSET or equivalent certification is a plus)
-A proven ability to manage wine inventory, ordering, and list curation
-A confident, affable, and hospitable leadership style
-Attention to detail and a passion for delivering refined, memorable service
-Comfortable using POS and reservation systems


CHECK US OUT: @barprima.to


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