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Front of House Manager

Location: Stittsville, Ottawa

Company: The Blackstone

About The Blackstone

Opening in May 2026, The Blackstone will be Stittsville’s new community hub — a place where neighbors gather, students hang out, and families come together. With a café, dessert bar, bistro lounge, convenience market (with liquor sales), and an expansive outdoor terrace overlooking a public plaza, we’re building more than a business — we’re building a home for the community.

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Front of House Manager to lead our bartenders and service staff, design our cocktail program, and curate a wine list that brings people together. This is a chance to put your creative stamp on a brand-new concept and grow with us from day one.

Responsibilities

- Lead and inspire a team of bartenders and servers.
- Develop and manage our seasonal cocktail menu and beverage program.
- Curate and manage the wine list (sommelier knowledge a strong asset).
- Oversee day-to-day front-of-house operations to ensure top-tier service.
- Work alongside the Executive Chef on food-and-drink pairings.
- Manage scheduling, training,



inventory, and vendor relationships.
- Contribute to our mission of being a true community gathering space.

Qualifications

- 3+ years of leadership experience in a restaurant, bar, or lounge.
- Strong cocktail and mixology knowledge; sommelier certification an asset.
- Proven leadership skills with a team-first mentality.
- Creative and guest-focused.
- Smart Serve certification required.
- Local candidates preferred — we’re looking for someone excited to invest in our Stittsville community.

What We Offer

- Competitive salary with potential performance incentives.
- Opportunity to build a beverage program from the ground up.
- Benefits package after one year.
- A collaborative, creative, and community-focused team culture.

How to Apply If you’re passionate about hospitality, creative cocktails, and being part of something new in Stittsville, we’d love to hear from you! Apply with your resume and a short note about why you’d be a great

Job Type: Full time

Pay: $23.50-$26.00 per hour

Licence/Certification

- Smart Serve (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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