Bar Restaurant jobs in Toronto, ON

Important Application Notice:
We appreciate all applicants for their interest in joining our team. However, to ensure a streamlined review process, only candidates who strictly meet all mandatory requirements and are selected for an interview will be contacted.

• Direct Outreach: Please do not call the restaurant, email direct inboxes, walk in, or message our team via social media platforms regarding application status.
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• Credentials: This is a senior, hands-on floor leadership role. We respectfully ask that candidates only apply if they meet all required fine dining management and beverage credentials outlined below.

Mandatory Requirements & Prerequisites
(Candidates must meet all of the following criteria to be considered)

• Fine Dining Restaurant Management: Minimum of 4 years of dedicated dining room floor management experience in an upscale or fine dining establishment.
• Beverage Expertise: Minimum of 4 years of strong wine knowledge, paired with 4 years of solid bar and cocktail knowledge.
• Solo Floor Command: Proven ability to run high-volume, fine dining service independently as the sole manager on duty—organizing service flow, cutting sections dynamically, delegating, and handling service pivots with minimal oversight.
• Schedule & Availability: Full weekly open availability across Monday through Sunday. Committed to a 40–50 hour workweek with 8–10 hour shifts, regular Friday/Saturday services, and rotating days off Sunday through Thursday.
• Cultural Fit / Bonus: Conversational Italian proficiency or deep familiarity with Italian culinary, wine, and dining culture is considered a distinct asset.

Job description:
Restaurant Manager – Notte Ristorante
Notte Ristorante is an upscale, modern Italian destination from our hospitality group, the team behind The Berczy Tavern and Pasta Privato. Located at 9 Church Street, Notte delivers a sophisticated, high-energy dining experience rooted in contemporary Italian culinary excellence and refined hospitality.
Located in the heart of the historic St. Lawrence Market neighborhood, our restaurant sits at the intersection of Old Town charm and modern culinary innovation. Steps away from the iconic market and the vibrant energy of Front Street, Notte Ristorante offers an elevated, polished dining room within one of Toronto's most storied culinary districts. We are seeking a dynamic, service-driven Restaurant Manager to partner with our General Manager and take full command of floor operations.

The Standard: Proactive Leadership
Our team operates with a proactive, never reactive, mindset. This is a leadership role for a professional who leads by example and is fully immersed in the flow of service. While you will operate as part of a tight-knit, two-person front-of-house management team alongside the General Manager, you must possess the autonomy, confidence, and operational command to run services completely on your own. We are looking for an "experience maker" who stays ahead of guest needs and operational requirements through direct action, presence, and anticipation. There is no room for passive management; you are expected to be the driving force on the dining room floor.

Role Overview

• Location: 9 Church Street, Toronto, ON.
• Compensation: $75,000 – $95,000 per annum. Base salary + gratuities.
• Structure: Two-person FOH management team collaborating closely with the General Manager, with full autonomy to run solo management shifts depending on scheduling.
• Hours & Workweek: Full-time, 40 to 50 hours per week. Shifts typically range from 8 to 10 hours per day depending on operational needs and service volume.
• Schedule: 5 days per week. Full weekly open availability is required across Monday through Sunday to allow for rotated scheduling between managers. Expect regular shifts on Fridays and Saturdays; two consecutive days off are rotated Sunday through Thursday.
• Reporting: Reports directly to the General Manager and Owners.

Key Responsibilities
Solo & Collaborative Floor Leadership

• Take full ownership of service as the sole manager on duty when scheduled, running the floor end-to-end with minimal oversight.
• Actively organize and direct service flow: assign and cut sections dynamically based on covers, balance table loads, and manage labor throughout the shift.
• Mediate guest and operational challenges calmly and effectively in real time, making decisive calls under pressure.
• Delegate tasks clearly to the floor and support staff, maintaining accountability from pre-shift lineup to post-service closing.
• Partner seamlessly with the General Manager on dual-coverage shifts to divide and conquer high-volume services.
• Oversee daily opening and closing operational checklists, cash handling, shift reports, and facility readiness across 8 to 10-hour shifts.

Service Excellence & Hospitality

• Act as an essential "experience maker" on the floor, focusing on genuine guest connection, hospitality standards, and relationship building.
• Anticipate guest and operational needs before they arise, ensuring an elevated standard of service from greeting to departure.
• Collaborate closely with the culinary, bar, and sommelier teams to maintain fluid communication between front and back of house.

Staff Coaching & Culture

• Train, mentor, and motivate floor staff, reinforcing dining room etiquette, sequence of service, and product knowledge across food and beverage.
• Foster a collaborative, professional culture committed to precision and hospitality.

About the Group
Notte Ristorante is a cornerstone of our hospitality group, which owns and operates three of Toronto’s most distinct culinary destinations: The Berczy Tavern, Notte Ristorante, and Pasta Privato.
Our group is defined by a commitment to high-standard hospitality, operational excellence, and a "lead from the front" philosophy. The Berczy Tavern serves as a cornerstone of refined, classic tavern dining, while Notte Ristorante offers a sophisticated, modern Italian experience at 9 Church Street, alongside Pasta Privato, our intimate 30-seat pasta tasting room. We pride ourselves on being proactive operators who value technical expertise, hospitality, and an unwavering dedication to the guest experience.

How To Apply
Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter through Indeed highlighting your fine dining room management experience and track record of running service independently.

Notice: Applications are accepted exclusively through Indeed. In-person drop-offs, phone calls, and direct emails will not be reviewed.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 44 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Store discount

Application question(s):

• Do you have at least 4 years of management experience specifically in upscale or fine dining service?

• This role involves running service independently as the sole manager on duty during certain shifts (cutting sections, delegating, managing labor). Are you confident doing so with minimal oversight?

• This role involves a 40–50 hour workweek with 8–10 hour shifts, requiring full availability Monday to Sunday with regular Friday/Saturday shifts and rotating days off Sunday through Thursday. Are you able to commit to this schedule?

• Do you speak Italian or have a strong background in Italian dining culture? (Preferred)

Experience:

• Fine dining restaurant management: 4 years (required)
• Wine knowledge: 4 years (required)
• Bar / cocktail knowledge: 4 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Pay: $75,000.00-$95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Store discount

Application question(s):

• This job posting requires FULL weekly availability Monday to Sunday. Are you able to work any day of the week Mon to Sun?

DO NOT LEAVE BLANK!

• Do you have any formal wine education? (WSET, ISG, IWEG, Somm Factory etc). Please list completed courses. DO NOT LEAVE BLANK!

Experience:

• Fine Dining Server: 3 years (required)
• Fine Dining Bartending: 3 years (required)
• wine service: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person