Restaurant jobs in Appleton, ON

RESTAURANT MANAGER - HOURLY SEASONAL FULL-TIME

The Restaurant Manager – Full-Service is responsible for leading all aspects of front-of-house operations within a full-service restaurant located in a high-volume event venue. This role ensures an elevated dining experience through attentive service, strong team leadership, and seamless coordination with culinary and bar teams during event days.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

· Lead full-service dining operations during event days, ensuring a high standard of hospitality and guest satisfaction

· Manage all front-of-house staff including servers, hosts, bartenders, and support staff in a structured dining environment

· Oversee guest flow, reservations, and table management to maximize seating efficiency and service quality

· Maintain strong communication with kitchen and bar teams to ensure accurate timing, food quality, and seamless service execution

· Actively engage with guests, handle escalations, and resolve service issues professionally and promptly

· Ensure proper pre-service setup, service execution, and post-event breakdown of the restaurant

· Monitor pacing of courses, table turns, and service standards consistent with a full-service dining experience

· Manage attendance, floor plans, and in-shift staffing adjustments based on business levels

· Enforce company policies, food safety standards, and health & safety regulations

· Oversee POS operations, cash handling, and end-of-day reporting as required

· Maintain a clean, organized, and upscale dining environment

· Place and manage food, beverage, and supply orders

· Prepare and manage staff schedules in alignment with the event calendar

· Ensure operational readiness of the restaurant, including staffing plans, inventory levels, and service setup standards

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change, or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Minimum 2+ years of restaurant management experience in a full-service dining environment required, Experience in Fine Dining is considered an Asset

· Experience in high-volume or event-based venues (arena, stadium, or large restaurant) is strongly preferred

· Experience using Opentable Reservations Systems considered an asset

· Strong understanding of full-service standards, including table service, pacing, and guest engagement

· Proven leadership ability in fast-paced, guest-focused environments

· Solid knowledge of food, beverage, and alcohol service standards

· Valid Smart Serve certification (required)

· Must have reliable personal transportation to and from the arena

Work Conditions

· Primarily evenings, weekends, and event days

· High-volume, fast-paced restaurant environment within an arena

· Requires extended periods of standing, walking, and active floor management

Compensation & Benefits

· Hourly rate: $28-30 (based on experience)

· Full-time position between September and June.

· Opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-energy hospitality environment

· Potential for growth within restaurant and venue operations

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00-$30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kanata, ON K2V 1A5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Restaurant management: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Smart Serve (required)

Work Location: In person