Restaurant Service Manager - Seasonal

Join the team at Old Vines Restaurant and help shape unforgettable winery dining experiences. In this role, you will work closely with our Management Team to ensure every guest receives exceptional service from the moment they arrive. You will support and guide the front-of-house service team, foster a professional and customer-focused environment, and lead by example on the restaurant floor. If you thrive in a fast-paced, hospitality-driven setting and are passionate about elevating the guest experience, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

• Support the team: Assist with daily shift briefings, offer hands-on support on the floor, help guide support roles such as hosts and bussers, and contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment in alignment with company health and safety standards.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences: Maintain a strong floor presence during service, ensure service standards reflect Quails’ Gate values, manage reservations (OpenTable) to maximize revenue and flow, build genuine connections with guests, resolve concerns promptly, and act as an ambassador of Old Vines Restaurant and Quails’ Gate Estate Winery.
• Ensure smooth daily operations: Perform opening and closing procedures, coordinate service with the kitchen team, support private bookings, and ensure all operational checklists and procedures are completed to standard.
• Support financial and administrative objectives: Review and approve time entries, help manage labor costs, ensure accurate daily cashouts, and assist with smallware's inventory.

What You Bring

• 1–2 years of experience in fine dining, with a solid understanding of restaurant operations and catering events.
• Strong skills in teamwork, communication, listening, supervision, and organization, with a willingness to learn and grow in a leadership capacity.
• Experience with project management, beverage inventory systems, and cost controls is an asset.
Relevant certifications: Serving It Right and WSET Level 2. First Aid Certification is an asset.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Training, education, and career development opportunities
• Staff discounts on wine, retail, and dining
• Seasonal staff events, celebrations, and team perks

Work Environment

• Fast-paced, team-oriented fine dining setting
• Hands-on, guest-focused role with front-of-house and event exposure
• Collaborative and supportive atmosphere
• Commitment to health, safety, and service excellence

Be part of something meaningful.

At Quails’ Gate, we’re not just growing grapes — we’re growing the future of sustainable farming and wine production in the Okanagan. Apply today and join a team rooted in excellence, innovation, and respect for the land.