Assistant Manager - Canoe

  • Full-time

Company Description

Ready for the next chapter of your career? Why not make one of Canada's leading restaurant groups a part of it! We value relentless innovation and kick-ass creativity! We provide advancement through training and development and our hands on managers empower people and awaken ability through responsibility and respect. 

With over 25 years of culinary history, Canoe continues to challenge creative boundaries in the spirit of celebrating Canada and its distinct provinces. Connecting people to place through contemporary Canadian cuisine; Canoe crafts-inspired dishes reflect our country’s diverse landscape, history and culture. Our chefs work closely with farmers and suppliers to source the finest ingredients from across the nation.

Job Description

Under the direction of the General Manager, the Assistant Manager is accountable for the day to day operations of the venue including staffing, cost controls, staff training, budgeting and active floor management during service

  • Communicates the vision to all team members and leads by example.  Reinforces the O&B values daily and inspires the team with his/her exciting vision for the future
  • Regularly monitors and achieves the O&B points of technical service and points of details
  • Builds and maintains relationships with guests, team members and senior management alike
  • Follows bar, beverage and wine control procedures exactly
  • Shows leadership in creating a culture that revolves around the experience and enjoyment of food and wine
  • Demonstrates high personal integrity, business ethics and takes every opportunity to promote the venue
  • Conducts recruitment and selection  and training and development initiatives as well as performance management and employee coaching

  • Uses conflict/resolution and problem solving skills

  • Assists with the tracking of sales, invoicing, and managing inventory

  • Conduct briefings with event service staff prior to each function

  • Schedules event staff to properly service events/functions

  • Ensure accuracy and timeliness of payroll records

  • Strive for maximum efficiency and continual improvement of staff productivity

  • Participate on Health & Safety Committee, ensuring that the Occupational Health & Safety Act and WSIB procedures are being followed

  • Ensure facility is well maintained, repaired and spotless at all times

  • Work with Marketing to design and implement a strategy to attract new business

  • Build relationships with vendors and suppliers

  • Additional duties as assigned or required

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary diploma/degree in Business or Hospitality
  • Minimum 3 years’ supervisory experience working in a similar fine dining environment
  • WSET Intermediate Wine Certificate or comparable an asset
  • Must possess superior verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to demonstrate extreme organization in a fast paced environment
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a large and variable work load, ensuring timely and accurate completion of assigned work
  • Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Strong business acumen
  • Team player

Additional Information

What’s in it for you? 

  • Competitive wages/salary 
  • Gratuity sharing 
  • A comprehensive benefits package
  • Wellness Program
  • Training and development opportunities 
  • Staff dining discount 
  • RRSP matching program