New Opening Restaurant jobs in Toronto, ON

Full job description

Dolly’s, Toronto’s newest country bar, brings big country energy, combining live music, and late night dancing to The Esplanade. Opening Summer of 2026, we are searching for a Restaurant Manager to lead restaurant meal service. You will combine leadership with administrative tasks to ensure a high-quality, consistent experience in a high-volume, casual environment. You will be responsible for driving the guest experience, staffing, inventory control, programming and cost management to maintain profitability.

This role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and a consistent commitment to service excellence. You will strive to perfect the art of gatheringas an ambassador of Dolly’s.

Our core values of being hospitality-driven, empathic, hard-working and a team player, guide our decisions and foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operational Leadership

• Daily Management: Lead daily operations during busy service hours, ensuring fast and efficient service.
• Quality Control: Oversee the guest experience.

2. Staff Management & Development

• Hiring & Training: Recruit, interview, hire, and train new front of house staff (servers, bussers, hosts).
• Scheduling: Create weekly schedules for restaurant staff to ensure proper coverage, especially on weekends and late night.
• Coaching: Provide ongoing training and performance feedback to maintain high service standards and foster teamwork.

3. Inventory & Cost Control

• Inventory Tracking: Oversee service of liquor, wine and beer to prevent wastage and loss.
• Oversee the dining experience for all guests.
• Work with the Kitchen Manager to ensure timely, precise service.
• Ordering: Oversee ordering from vendors and manage deliveries to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Budgeting: Oversee all costs to meet budget targets, reducing waste to maximize profitability.

4. Safety & Sanitation

• Compliance: Enforce strict adherence to safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.
• Cleanliness: Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in all areas, guest-facing and behind the scenes.

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Experience: Proven leadership experience in a high-volume, casual dining, restaurant, or bar setting (3+ years preferred).
• Leadership: Strong team management and coaching skills.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to work under pressure and multitask.
• Certifications: Food safety certification is required.

Work Environment

• Fast-paced, often high-volume, and sometimes high-stress, particularly during nights and weekends.
• Requires standing for long periods and lifting (often up to 50 lbs).

Pay: $48,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care

Work Location: In person