Restaurant & Bar Manager

JRoss Recruiters; Toronto; In loco; CAD 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

[Client] Toronto hotel seeks a seasoned Food & Beverage leader to drive daily operations across multiple restaurant and bar concepts. You will mentor ~60 staff, manage labor, scheduling, payroll, inventory and expenses while partnering with culinary leadership to ensure exceptional dining experiences.

You will lead initiatives for seasonal menus, promotions and events, build VIP relationships, and collaborate with Sales, Marketing and other departments to grow revenue and profitability.

Competenze

• Minimum 3–5 years of progressive F&B management experience within a hotel, restaurant group or comparable hospitality environment.
• Experience leading high-volume restaurant and bar operations across multiple outlets or concepts.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to motivate, engage and develop large, diverse teams.
• Strong operational and financial acumen, including budgeting, inventory control and revenue optimization.
• Smart Serve and Food Handler certifications are required.
• Diploma or degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration or related discipline preferred.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required by the business.

Mansioni

• Lead the daily operations of multiple restaurant, bar and dining concepts, ensuring exceptional service and memorable guest experiences.
• Inspire, coach and develop a team of ~60 colleagues, supported by two Assistant Managers, fostering a positive, accountable culture.
• Take ownership of outlet performance, managing labour, scheduling, payroll, inventory and operating expenses to achieve financial objectives.
• Identify opportunities to grow revenue, improve profitability and enhance the overall guest experience.
• Work closely with Culinary leadership to deliver outstanding food quality, menu execution and innovative dining experiences.
• Support the introduction of seasonal menus, beverage programs, promotions, entertainment and special events.
• Build meaningful relationships with guests, VIPs and community partners, ensuring service excellence and addressing opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Banquets and other hotel departments to develop and execute successful food and beverage initiatives.
• Recruit, train and mentor team members, creating opportunities for professional growth and future leadership development.
• Monitor guest feedback, service standards and KPIs, implementing initiatives that continually improve performance.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, presentation, food safety, liquor compliance and workplace safety.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Team Development

Operations Management

Budgeting

Revenue Optimization

Formazione

Hospitality Management degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Lead the daily operations of multiple restaurant, bar and dining concepts, ensuring exceptional service, operational consistency and memorable guest experiences.

Inspire, coach and develop a team of approximately 60 colleagues, supported by two Assistant Managers, fostering a positive, accountable and service-driven culture.

Take ownership of outlet performance, managing labour, scheduling, payroll, inventory and operating expenses to achieve financial objectives.

Identify opportunities to grow revenue, improve profitability and enhance the overall guest experience.

Work closely with Culinary leadership to deliver outstanding food quality, menu execution and innovative dining experiences.

Support the introduction of seasonal menus, beverage programs, promotions, entertainment and special events that bring energy and excitement to the hotel's dining venues.

Build meaningful relationships with guests, VIPs and community partners, ensuring service excellence and promptly addressing opportunities for improvement.

Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Banquets and other hotel departments to develop and execute successful food and beverage initiatives.

Recruit, train and mentor team members, creating opportunities for professional growth and future leadership development.

Monitor guest feedback, service standards and key performance indicators, implementing initiatives that continually improve performance.

Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, presentation, food safety, liquor compliance and workplace safety.

Requirements

A minimum of 3–5 years of progressive food and beverage management experience within a hotel, restaurant group or comparable hospitality environment.

Demonstrated success leading high-volume restaurant and bar operations, ideally across multiple outlets or dining concepts.

A visible, hands‑on leadership style with the ability to motivate, engage and develop large, diverse teams.

Strong operational and financial acumen, including experience with labour management, budgeting, inventory control and revenue optimization.

A genuine passion for hospitality, with a natural ability to connect with guests and create exceptional dining experiences.

A creative and commercially minded approach to food and beverage, with an appreciation for evolving dining trends and guest expectations.

Excellent communication, organizational and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy hotel environment.

Strong collaboration skills and the confidence to work effectively with culinary teams, senior leadership and other hotel departments.

Smart Serve and Food Handler certifications are required.

A diploma or degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration or a related discipline is preferred.

Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required by the business.

Corporate Culture

This is more than an opportunity to manage established food and beverage operations. It's a chance to be part of an exciting transformation, helping to shape the next chapter of a landmark Toronto hotel. For a hospitality professional who enjoys leading from the floor, developing great people and creating dining experiences that keep guests coming back, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Our client offers a dynamic, collaborative environment where strong leadership, fresh ideas and a commitment to hospitality are valued.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).