Restaurant Manager -Upscale Dining

Résumé du poste

Lead the front-of-house operations of an upscale restaurant, focusing on maintaining high service standards and a strong service culture. The manager is responsible for leading an established team, building guest relationships, and collaborating with culinary leadership.

Détails du poste

A distinctive, ingredient-driven restaurant in Sarnia is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead the front-of-house operation and help shape the next chapter of an established local dining destination. Built around fresh ingredients, handmade food, and genuine hospitality, this restaurant takes pride in doing the simple things exceptionally well. From house-baked bread to handmade pasta, care and attention go into every detail, creating a dining experience that feels warm, thoughtful, and deeply connected to the food being served. This is an opportunity for a confident, hands-on hospitality leader who enjoys being on the floor, building relationships with guests and creating a strong service culture. You will inherit an experienced, long-standing front-of-house team and will be responsible for earning their trust, setting clear expectations, and bringing consistency, accountability, and positive leadership to the operation. The successful candidate will be highly visible during service, naturally engaged with both guests and employees, and aware of everything happening throughout the restaurant. You will know when to coach, when to step in, and when to empower your team, while maintaining the standards and attention to detail expected from a quality-driven restaurant. Description Previous restaurant management experience within a quality-focused, full-service dining environment. A confident and credible leadership style with the ability to lead an established team. Strong hands-on operational instincts and a genuine preference for being present on the restaurant floor. Excellent guest relations skills and a natural ability to connect with people. Strong coaching, communication and conflict-resolution skills. Ability to establish expectations and hold people accountable in a fair, respectful and constructive manner. Strong awareness of restaurant flow, service standards and the many details that contribute to a successful shift. Comfortable working closely with culinary leadership in a collaborative environment. Organized, dependable and able to remain composed in a busy restaurant setting. Flexible and adaptable with the willingness to adjust schedules based on operational requirements. A genuine appreciation for quality food, thoughtful hospitality and the craft behind a well-run restaurant. Requirements Previous restaurant management experience within a quality-focused, full-service dining environment. A confident and credible leadership style with the ability to lead an established team. Strong hands-on operational instincts and a genuine preference for being present on the restaurant floor. Excellent guest relations skills and a natural ability to connect with people. Strong coaching, communication and conflict-resolution skills. Ability to establish expectations and hold people accountable in a fair, respectful and constructive manner. Strong awareness of restaurant flow, service standards and the many details that contribute to a successful shift. Comfortable working closely with culinary leadership in a collaborative environment. Organized, dependable and able to remain composed in a busy restaurant setting. Flexible and adaptable with the willingness to adjust schedules based on operational requirements. A genuine appreciation for quality food, thoughtful hospitality and the craft behind a well-run restaurant. Corporate Culture $70,000 to $80,000 base salary. The opportunity to lead an established restaurant with a loyal local following and a strong culinary identity. A highly visible leadership position with meaningful influence over service culture and guest experience. The chance to work alongside a passionate culinary team focused on handmade food, quality ingredients and attention to detail. An environment where thoughtful leadership, consistency and genuine hospitality are valued. The opportunity to become an important part of a restaurant that believes exceptional experiences are created through great food, strong teams and care for the small details. Contact Katelyn Querin at katelyn.querin@jrossrecruiters.com or submit your resume in confidence below.

Ce que vous ferez

Lead the front-of-house operations of an upscale restaurant, focusing on maintaining high service standards and a strong service culture. The manager is responsible for leading an established team, building guest relationships, and collaborating with culinary leadership.

Exigences

Candidates must have previous restaurant management experience in a quality-focused, full-service dining environment. A confident leadership style and the ability to hold staff accountable while remaining composed in a busy setting are essential.

Compétences indiquées

• Sens de l’organisation · Souhaitée
• Collaboration · Souhaitée
• Communication · Souhaitée
• Guest Relations · Souhaitée
• Team Leadership · Souhaitée
• Conflict Resolution · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Restaurant Management
• Front-of-House Operations
• Guest Relations
• Team Leadership
• Staff Coaching
• Conflict Resolution
• Operational Instincts
• Service Standards
• Accountability Management
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Organization

Domaines d’emploi

• Hospitality
• Food & Beverage
• Management & Leadership