Byblos Restaurant jobs in Toronto, ON

The BAR MANAGER will be responsible for helping the restaurant exceed service, sales, and profit objectives along with supervising and directing associates in daily work activities.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee and manage all bar staff and bar areas of the restaurant
• Manage staff, providing them with feedback, maintain a high level of employee morale
• Ensure positive guest service in all areas; investigate and respond to complaints, taking any and all appropriate actions to turn dissatisfied guests into return guests
• Recruit, train, motivate bar staff; oversee continual training and performance; keep employee records up-to-date and organized
• Create an engaging and energetic environment where all associates work as a highly functioning team
• Create and update the beverage list in coordination with the Director of Procurement and the General Manager
• Recommend food and beverage pairings; advise guests on beverages based on their personal tastes and food choices
• Adhere to company standards and service levels to increase sales and minimize costs, including food, beverage, supply, utility, and labour costs

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certification in related bartending and mixology an asset
• Smart Serve certification required
• 1 + years’ experience in the field as a Bar Manager or Restaurant Supervisor, in a similar environment
• 4 + years in bartending
• In depth knowledge / expertise of the hospitality / food & beverage service industry
• Diplomacy and hospitality – must exude this always, to employees and clients
• Well-developed problem solving and decision making capabilities
• Self-discipline, initiative, leadership ability and outgoing
• Self-motivated with a high degree of integrity, honesty and ethics; self-starter, flexible, and able to work independently
• Ability to multi-task, and change priorities constantly as needed in a fast paced environment
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Must possess good communication skills for dealing with diverse staff, verbal, written, and presentation

WHY WORK FOR US?

• Competitive Wages plus approx. $1000/wk in gratuities
• Discounts at all ICONINK Restaurants
• Corporate Goodlife Fitness Rates
• FUN Team and Culture
• Medical/Dental Group Health Benefits
• Training and Development and Education Reimbursement

ICONINK recognizes its obligations under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and, upon request, will provide accommodation in the recruitment processes to the point of undue hardship.