Bar Ardo, Toronto · Full-time · Front of House Floor Manager / Lead Server
Bar Ardo has just earned its first MICHELIN Guide recognition, and we're looking for the person who will lead our floor into its next chapter. If you love running a room, reading guests before they speak, and talking about Sicilian food and wine with real conviction, we'd like to meet you.
About Bar Ardo
Bar Ardo sits at 169 King Street East, steps from St. Lawrence Market. It's a full-menu restaurant and bar shaped by 15 years of travel, with Sicilian roots running through both the kitchen and the cocktail program.
Alongside our sister restaurant Ardo, a MICHELIN Guide Recommended Sicilian restaurant for five consecutive years. We're independent and owner-operated, so good ideas move fast and great work gets noticed.
Our nights range from relaxed aperitivo to our sold-out Il Ritrovo Sicilian dinner series and late-night Thursdays. No two shifts feel the same.
The role
You'll be the heartbeat of the floor: leading service from the front, setting the standard for every table, and growing a team that's proud of where they work.
- Run the floor. Own service from pre-shift to close: pacing, table flow, sections and the feel of the room.
- Lead by example. Take a section on busy nights and show what MICHELIN-level hospitality looks like at the table.
- Build the team. Train, coach and motivate servers, bussers and hosts; run sharp, energizing pre-shift meetings.
- Champion the menu. Know every dish, cocktail and wine by heart and guide guests to something they'll remember.
- Own the guest experience. Handle VIPs, regulars, special requests and the occasional recovery with warmth and confidence.
- Work with the kitchen and bar. Keep communication tight between front and back so every plate and drink lands right.
- Support events.
Help deliver special dinners, private events and seasonal programming.
- Keep things running. Help with scheduling, opening and closing, cash-out, and day-to-day operational standards.
Who you are
- 3+ years of front-of-house experience in a high-calibre restaurant or bar, including time as a lead server, captain or supervisor
- A natural leader who stays calm, warm and decisive when the room is full
- Strong knowledge of wine and cocktails; Italian wine knowledge is a big plus
- Curious about Sicilian food and culture, and excited to share it
- Polished, personable and genuinely happy when guests are happy
- Organized and detail-minded, with a sharp eye for standards
- Smart Serve certified (or able to get it before starting)
- Available evenings, weekends and holidays
Nice to have: sommelier training (WSET, CMS or similar), experience at a MICHELIN-recognized venue, Italian language skills.
What we offer
- Market-competitive salary plus a share of gratuities
- A leadership role at a newly MICHELIN-recognized venue, a strong addition to any career
- Staff meals and dining discounts at Bar Ardo and Ardo
- Ongoing wine, spirits and menu training, including Sicilian producers and regional cuisine
- Room to grow within an expanding hospitality group
- A close-knit, owner-led team where your ideas are heard
How to apply Send your resume and a few lines about the best service moment you've ever led to
[email protected], with "FOH Floor Manager – Bar Ardo" in the subject line. We'll be in touch with shortlisted candidates for an interview and a paid trial shift.
We are an equal-opportunity employer. Accommodations are available on request throughout the hiring process.
Vieni a far parte della famiglia. Come be part of the family.
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Benefits
- Extended health care
Work Location: In person
📌 Front of House Floor Manager / Lead Server (Toronto)
🏢 ARDO Restaurant
📍 Toronto