Assistant Manager, Fine Dining - Auberge du Pommier

Auberge du Pommier is a distinguished Toronto institution, celebrated for its refined French-inspired cuisine, elegant ambiance, and consistently warm, attentive service. Renowned for combining culinary excellence with timeless hospitality, the restaurant provides a sophisticated dining experience that delights guests and leaves a lasting impression. This is an ideal environment for hospitality professionals who are passionate about upholding tradition, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail, and contributing to memorable, high-caliber dining experiences. Team members have the opportunity to develop their craft within a respected and established culinary legacy while delivering service that embodies both elegance and genuine care.

What's in it for you?

• Shared gratuities 
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal day
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, including enhanced mental health coverage
• Dining allowance/ Clothing allowance
• Discounted gym membership
• Access to our employee assistance program 
• Group life and disability insurance 
• 50% dining discount at all O&B restaurants for you and up to three guests
• RRSP matching
• Professional development fund
• Join one of Canada’s leading hospitality companies, where a wide range of exciting internal career opportunities await!

Job Description

Joining us means you will be part of an extraordinary and exciting company! You’re a key team player reporting to the General Manager. You’re involved in many aspects the restaurant including maintaining and encouraging high performing teams, upholding our tried and true (or sought after set of systems and procedures) set of systems and procedures while working closely with your FOH and BOH Teams. You bring professional, enthusiastic leadership each day; and contribute in setting our restaurants apart while maintaining a warm, welcoming and rave worthy guest experience!

Compensation package includes base salary, gratuities, and extended health benefits

THE DAY TO DAY:

• You enthusiastically communicate the restaurants vision to all team members and leads by example. 
• You embody the O&B values daily and inspires the team with his/her exciting vision for the future
• You’re able to regularly monitors and achieves the O&B points of technical service and points of details
• You’re strong suit is building and maintaining relationships with guests, team members and senior management alike
• You understand how to create, foster and maintain a rave worthy bar program.
• You are have high personal integrity, business ethics and take every opportunity to promote the restaurant
• You’ve got a keen eye for talent and conduct recruitment selection, training and development initiatives as well as performance management and employee coaching
• You apply and uses conflict resolution and problem solving skills and inspire others to do the same
• You’ve got a savvy business acumen and assists with the tracking of sales, invoicing, and managing inventory
• You conduct and also coach your management team to host well informed briefings with service staff prior to each function or service
• You have a strong grasp or service needs experience and schedule accordingly
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ of direct restaurant management experience in a high-volume, fine dining environment
• Valid Smart Serve Certification
• Demonstrated passion for the art of fine dining and the execution of premier events 
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a confident, professional presence
• Highly organized with the strong ability to lead a team in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a calm, solutions-oriented approach
• Strong business sense combined with hands-on experience in restaurant operations, cost control, and guest service excellence
• WSET Level 2 (Intermediate) Certification or equivalent wine/beverage knowledge is required
• Able to work both A la carte lunch & dinner services and private event
• Ability to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Additional Information

AI Disclosure
To ensure a fair and efficient recruitment process, some aspects of candidate screening may be conducted using AI software. All assessments and outcomes are reviewed by our hiring team to provide thoughtful, personalized consideration. We are committed to transparency and respect, ensuring a welcoming experience for every candidate.

Accessibility & Accommodation
Oliver & Bonacini is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require accommodation or support during any stage of the hiring process, please let us know. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met in a respectful and timely manner.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We value and embrace diversity in all forms and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Our recruitment practices are designed to ensure fairness, equity, and opportunity for every candidate

Oliver & Bonacini's Diversity Commitment 

At Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality, we are committed to treating every employee with dignity and respect. We strive to be fair and just, and create working environments where our employees can be at their best.