Company Description

Auberge du Pommier is a distinguished Toronto institution, celebrated for its refined French‑inspired cuisine, elegant ambiance, and consistently warm, attentive service. The restaurant provides a sophisticated dining experience that delights guests. 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.

What’s in it for you

- Shared gratuities
- Paid vacation, sick and personal days
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and enhanced mental health coverage
- Dining and clothing allowance
- Discounted gym membership
- Employee assistance program access
- 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
- Opportunities to advance within Canada’s leading hospitality companies

Job Description

You will be a key team player reporting to the General Manager, involved in many aspects of the restaurant including maintaining and encouraging high performing teams and upholding tried‑and‑true systems and procedures while working closely with FOH and BOH teams. You bring professional, enthusiastic leadership daily and contribute to a warm, welcoming, rave‑worthy guest experience.

The Day to Day

- Communicate the restaurant’s vision to all team members and leads by example.
- Embodies O&B; values daily and inspires the team with an exciting vision for the future.
- Monitors and achieves O&B; points of technical service and detail.
- Builds and maintains relationships with guests, team members and senior management.
- Creates, fosters and maintains a rave‑worthy bar program.
- Demonstrates high personal integrity, business ethics and promotes the restaurant.
- Identifies talent and conducts recruitment, training, development,



performance management and coaching.
- Applies conflict resolution and problem‑solving skills and inspires others.
- Uses business acumen to assist with sales tracking, invoicing and inventory.
- Coaches management team to host briefings with service staff before each function or service.
- Schedules service according to event needs.
- Other duties as required.

Qualifications

- Minimum 3 years of direct restaurant management experience in a high‑volume, fine dining environment.
- Valid Smart Serve certification.
- Passion for fine dining and premier event execution.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly organized with strong ability to lead a team in a fast‑paced, detail‑driven environment.
- Proof of managing multiple priorities with a calm, solutions‑oriented approach.
- Solid business sense with experience in restaurant operations, cost control and guest service excellence.
- WSET Level 2 (Intermediate) or equivalent wine/beverage knowledge required.
- Able to work both a la carte lunch & dinner services and private events.
- Availability to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
- Legally eligible to work in Canada.

Additional Information

This is a current vacancy.

Salary

Base: $50,000–$55,000 per year plus gratuities.

AI Disclosure

Some aspects of candidate screening may be conducted using AI software. All assessments will be reviewed by our hiring team.

Accessibility & Accommodation

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process. If you require accommodation or support, please let us know.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We value and embrace diversity and invite applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Our recruitment practices promote fairness, equity and opportunity.

Oliver & Bonacini's Diversity Commitment

We are committed to treating every employee with dignity and respect, fostering an environment where all can thrive.

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📌 Assistant Manager, Fine Dining - Auberge du Pommier (Toronto)
🏢 Auberge du Pommier
📍 Toronto