Assistant Manager, Restaurants - Canoe
Oliver & Bonacini View all jobs
- Toronto, ON
- $50,000-55,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Shared gratuities
- Paid vacation, sick, and personal day
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, including enhanced mental health coverage
- Dining allowance/ Clothing allowance
- Discounted gym membership
- Access to our employee assistance program
- Group life and disability insurance
- 50% dining discount at all O&B restaurants for you and up to three guests
- RRSP matching
- Professional development fund
- Join one of Canada's leading hospitality companies, where a wide range of exciting internal career opportunities await!
- Actively lead daily restaurant operations with a strong floor presence during service
- Support Private Dining Events and a la carte service
- Inspire and motivate your team by clearly communicating the restaurant's vision and upholding Oliver & Bonacini's values
- Monitor and uphold all points of service and attention to detail in both guest experience and back-of-house operations
- Support and develop staff through training, coaching, and performance management initiatives
- Cultivate a warm, professional, guest-first culture
- Build strong relationships with guests, team members, vendors, and senior leadership
- Contributes to scheduling, payroll accuracy, budgeting, inventory, and invoicing
- Ensure the venue is spotless, well-maintained, and operating at the highest standard
- Support marketing efforts and contribute to guest outreach and promotional strategies
- Actively participate in health & safety initiatives, ensuring full compliance with WHMIS and company policies
- Contribute to the planning and execution of private events and special functions
- Other duties as required
- Minimum of 3 years of direct restaurant management experience in a high-volume, fine dining environment
- Previous experience in coordinating and delivering exceptional food and beverage service for weddings and high-profile events, with a strong focus on guest satisfaction and seamless execution, preferred.
- Valid Smart Serve Certification
- Demonstrated passion for the art of fine dining and the execution of premier events
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a confident, professional presence
- Highly organized with the strong ability to lead a team in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a calm, solutions-oriented approach
- Strong business sense combined with hands-on experience in restaurant operations, cost control, and guest service excellence
- WSET Level 2 Certification or equivalent wine/beverage knowledge is considered a strong asset
- Shift work from early mornings to late evening closings, weekends buyouts and holidays - A la carte menu and private events
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
To ensure a fair and efficient recruitment process, some aspects of candidate screening may be conducted using AI software. All assessments and outcomes are reviewed by our hiring team to provide thoughtful, personalized consideration. We are committed to transparency and respect, ensuring a welcoming experience for every candidate.Accessibility & Accommodation
Oliver & Bonacini is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require accommodation or support during any stage of the hiring process, please let us know. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met in a respectful and timely manner.Equity, Diversity & InclusionWe value and embrace diversity in all forms and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Our recruitment practices are designed to ensure fairness, equity, and opportunity for every candidate.