Hotel Arts

About the Opportunity

Our premier hospitality firm is dedicated to providing unparalleled dining experiences. Our outlets are designed to offer artful service, a value-added wine program, and creative culinary offerings. We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Restaurant Manager to lead our dining team. This role is key to delivering exceptional guest experiences through effective leadership, innovative service, and efficient operations.

What You’ll Do

• Act as the primary leader on shift, setting the tone for service standards, guest engagement, and team energy.

• Provide direction, coaching, and support to outlet leadership to ensure consistency across all service periods.

• Ensure all operational standards, standard operating procedures, and checklists are consistently executed.

• Drive revenue growth through strong floor presence, upselling initiatives, and team coaching.

• Build and maintain relationships with guests to develop a consistent base of repeat clientele.

• Support hiring efforts, onboarding, and the ongoing development of new team members.

• Lead regular pre-shift meetings to communicate key information, priorities, and service focus points.

• Oversee labor scheduling to align with business volumes while maintaining financial targets.

• Optimize reservation systems, floorplans, and section allocations to maximize service efficiency and revenue.

• Ensure all front-of-house systems, including point-of-sale and payroll platforms, are functioning accurately and used correctly.

• Participate in operational planning sessions and perform additional duties as required to meet the needs of the business.

What You Bring

• Minimum 2–3 years of restaurant leadership experience in a high-volume or upscale dining environment.

• Strong working knowledge of food and beverage service standards, including wine and cocktail pairings.

• Proficiency in restaurant management software, including point-of-sale, reservation, and payroll platforms.

• Demonstrated success in team leadership, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships.

• Solid understanding of budgeting and cost control, particularly regarding labor and inventory management.

• Detail-oriented organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills with a guest-first mindset.

• Thorough understanding of health, safety, and cleanliness standards in food and beverage operations.

• A passion for hospitality and a commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences.

• Legal authorization to work in Canada is required.

Why Join Our Team?

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to excellence in hospitality. We offer a vibrant work environment where creativity is encouraged, and professional growth is supported. Join us in our mission to remain a premier dining destination in the city.

How to Apply

Kindly submit your resume and cover letter (optional) via www.kpi.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this role. However, only candidates selected to move forwards will be contacted.