BAR MANAGER

Casa Donato – Toronto

Casa Donato is a new hospitality destination coming to Toronto, created by experienced Montreal restaurateurs. Bringing together three distinct concepts under one roof — a restaurant, bar, and café — Casa Donato is built around quality, hospitality, and a strong sense of community.

As we prepare for opening, we are looking for an experienced, energetic, and hands-on Bar Manager to lead our bar operations and help build a strong beverage program and bar culture from day one.

THE ROLE The Bar Manager will take ownership of the day-to-day bar operations, with a solid focus on cocktails, team leadership, service, inventory, cost control, and guest experience.

We are ideally looking for someone with a strong background in bartending and mixology who understands how to create and maintain a quality cocktail program while also running an efficient and high-energy bar operation.

This is a hands-on position. The Bar Manager should be comfortable leading from behind the bar, training the team, interacting with guests, and stepping directly into service when needed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Oversee all day-to-day bar operations
- Lead, train, supervise, and motivate the bar team
- Work hands-on behind the bar and support the team during service
- Maintain consistent standards for cocktails, beverages, presentation, and service
- Help develop, execute, and evolve the cocktail program
- Train bartenders on recipes, techniques, presentation, and service standards
- Manage liquor, wine, beer, and beverage inventory
- Oversee ordering, receiving, stock levels, and organization
- Monitor beverage costs, waste, portion control, and inventory variances
- Ensure recipes and pours are consistent across the team
- Assist with scheduling and staffing according to business needs




- Conduct pre-shift meetings and communicate daily priorities
- Create an engaging and welcoming guest experience
- Maintain an organized, clean, and efficient bar
- Ensure opening and closing procedures are properly followed
- Work closely with the General Manager, restaurant team, ownership, and other departments
- Help establish the systems and culture of the bar as part of the opening team

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

- Previous Bar Manager, Assistant Bar Manager, or senior bartender experience
- Strong bartending and mixology knowledge
- Excellent knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails
- Strong understanding of spirits, wine, beer, and beverage service
- Experience managing inventory, ordering, and beverage costs
- Strong leadership and team training abilities
- Comfortable working in a busy, energetic environment
- Strong personality and natural hospitality skills
- Organized, reliable, and detail-oriented
- Hands-on leadership style
- Ability to balance quality, consistency, speed, and guest experience
- Experience developing cocktail menus is a strong asset
- Experience with restaurant or bar openings is an asset
- Passion for hospitality, cocktails, and creating a memorable bar experience

WHY JOIN CASA DONATO? This is an opportunity to join Casa Donato from the beginning and have a real impact on the identity, beverage program, team, and culture of our bar concept.

You’ll work directly with experienced Montreal restaurateurs and be part of an ambitious new hospitality project in Toronto.

LOCATION & POSITION

Location: Toronto, ON

Position: Full-Time

If you’re passionate about cocktails, hospitality, team leadership, and building a great bar experience, we’d love to meet you.

Rémunération : 26,00$ à 32,00$ par heure

Avantages

- Stationnement sur place

Lieu du poste : En présentiel

📌 Bar manager (Toronto)
🏢 Casa Donato
📍 Toronto