Seasonal Assistant Manager - Peacock Wine Bar

  • Contract

Company Description

A refreshing new breed of wine bar, Peacock offers a polished yet cozy space in which to snack and sip the evening away. Peacock’s wine list features an ever-evolving selection of 90+ labels, including many small-production and hard-to-find bottles from around the world, with a small whiff of funk. The kitchen dishes out an array of vegetable-forward small plates and seasonal housemade pastas that are perfect for cinq à sept get-togethers and late-night grazing.

What's in it for you?

  • Competitive salary
  • Paid vacation, sick, and personal days
  • Gratuity sharing
  • Health, Dental and Visions benefits with Enhanced Mental Health Coverage
  • Discounted gym membership and Employee Assistance Program
  • Group Life & Disability Insurance
  • Management Uniform/ Clothing Reimbursement
  • Monthly dining allowance for all O&B and Freehand locations
  • 50% Dining Discount for all O&B and Freehand locations
  • RRSP Matching
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • O&B is one of Canada’s largest hospitality companies with many internal career opportunities. We have restaurants, food halls, and catering teams in Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, and Nova Scotia.

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. You thrive in a fast paced work environment while reinforcing the O&B Values daily to inspire and support the team.

The Day to Day:

  • Communicate the vision to all team members and leads by example. Reinforce the Freehand values daily and inspires the team with his/her exciting vision for the future 
  • Regularly monitor and achieve the Freehand points of technical service and points of details
  • Build and maintain relationships with guests, team members and senior management alike
  • Show leadership in creating a culture that revolves around the experience and enjoyment of food and wine
  • Demonstrate high personal integrity, business ethics and takes every opportunity to promote the venue
  • Use conflict resolution and problem solving skills
  • Assist with the tracking of sales, invoicing, and managing inventory
  • Ensure accuracy and timeliness of payroll records
  • Strive for maximum efficiency and continual improvement of staff productivity
  • 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

  • 1+ years of supervisory or management experience in a restaurant environment
  • You have superior verbal and written communication skills
  • You 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

Additional Information

** We thank all applicants for their interest in Freehand Hospitality; however, only suitable candidates will be contacted to continue the application process. **

Freehand Hospitality's Diversity Commitment 

At Freehand Hospitality, we are committed to treating every employee with dignity and respect. We strive to be fair and just, and create working environments where our employees can be at their best.