Bar/Cafe Manager - Toronto, Canada - Oliver & Bonacini

Description

The Cafe/Bar Manager will oversee the bar program by creating and maintaining bar standards while driving sales through creative and innovative promotions and building relationships with suppliers and vendors. In addition, the Bar Manager is accountable for the day to day operations of the restaurant bar including staffing, cost controls, staff training, budgeting, administration and active floor management during service.

The Day to Day:

• Help manage the beverage program for the restaurant/cafe including cocktails, beers, coffee program and non-alcoholic beverages
• Create and maintain service and operational standards for the bar, making use of best practices and efficiencies where possible
• Lead the creation and maintenance of cocktail lists including new and innovative products and combinations while keeping in mind costing and speed requirements
• Liaison and build relationships with beverage related suppliers to source new products, new promotions and improved pricing
• Communicate the vision to all team members and leads by example. Reinforce the O&B values daily and inspires the team with his/her exciting vision for the future
• Build and maintain relationships with guests, team members and senior management alike
• Demonstrate high personal integrity, business ethics and takes every opportunity to promote the venue
• Use conflict resolution and problem solving skills
• Strive for maximum efficiency and continual improvement of staff productivity
• Additional duties as assigned or required

• Post-secondary diploma/degree in Business or Hospitality as asset
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a high volume, fast paced hospitality environment.
• WSET Intermediate Wine Certificate or comparable an asset
• Experience working in both a fine dining and casual restaurant bar environment is preferred
• Extensive beverage knowledge including traditional cocktails and new, on-trend beverages
• Experience with new restaurant or bar openings and bar set-up is preferred
• A passion for beverage, food and service is a must
• Must possess superior verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate extreme organization in a fast paced environment while acting as a team player
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Strong business acumen

** We thank all applicants for their interest in Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality; however, only suitable candidates will be contacted to continue the application process. **

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.

COMING SOON A fresh culinary experience is coming to CF Toronto Eaton Centre with the arrival of Queen's Cross, a new chef-driven dining concept created in partnership with Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality (O&B). Slated to open in spring 2024, Queen's Cross will transform 19,000 square feet of the south side of the shopping centre into a modern-day food emporium with seating to accommodate 300 guests. Featuring a carefully curated collection of 15 unique food stalls along with a bar and café, the new concept offers exciting, high-quality and meaningful food experiences that reflects the diversity and vibrancy of downtown Toronto.