Assistant Manager - Biff's Bistro

Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality company in Toronto as a restaurant leader. You'll collaborate with management and staff to create exceptional dining experiences, while overseeing operations, training, and guest relations. This role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Gratuity sharing

Competitive salary

Paid vacation, sick, and personal days

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Discounted gym membership

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Supervisory or management experience in restaurants.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Create a culture focused on the experience and enjoyment of food and wine.
• Contribute to recruitment, training, coaching, and overall productivity.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Education

WSET certifications

Job description

Company Description

Experience l’art de vivre at Biff’s Bistro, where modern-day Paris meets classic French comfort in Toronto’s downtown core. Our guests indulge in our robust, seasonal menus, featuring traditional bistro favourites like steak tartare, duck confit, and steak frites. On our Parisian-inspired patio, you'll help our guests unwind with cocktails and elegant bites while they enjoy al fresco dining on our buzzing street-side terrace.

What’s in it for you?

• Gratuity sharing
• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal days
• Health, dental, and vision benefits with enhanced mental health coverage
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group life & disability insurance
• Management uniform/clothing reimbursement
• Monthly dining allowance for all O&B staff
• 50% dining discount for all O&B staff
• RRSP matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• O&B is one of Canada’s largest hospitality companies with many internal career opportunities across restaurants, food halls, and catering teams in Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec.

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’ll be involved in many aspects of the restaurant, which means you’ll stand out. You’ll learn our sought-after 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!

The Day to Day:

• You're a leader who enjoys creating a culture focused on the experience and enjoyment of food and wine.
• You contribute, alongside your management team, to all aspects of the restaurant including recruitment, training, coaching, payroll, invoicing, ordering, inventories, 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 our 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're a team player and assist with additional duties as required.

Qualifications

• Supervisory or management experience in restaurants.
• WSET certifications or in progress.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills to manage a large and variable workload, ensuring timely and accurate completion of tasks.
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Additional Information

We thank all applicants for their interest in Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality; however, only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Oliver & Bonacini's Diversity Commitment

We are committed to treating every employee with dignity and respect, striving to create fair and inclusive working environments where employees can thrive.