Job Summary

We are recruiting an experienced Restaurant Manager for a well-established, upscale dining destination in the Richmond Hill area.

This is an opportunity for a hospitality professional who enjoys being actively involved in restaurant operations while also playing an important role in the coordination and execution of private dining events.

Working closely with the restaurant's leadership team, the Restaurant Manager will help oversee daily front-of-house operations, support and develop employees, and ensure guests consistently receive an exceptional dining experience. The position also involves working with the private dining and sales team to coordinate corporate functions, celebrations and special events.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong restaurant operations background, excellent organizational skills and a genuine passion for hospitality.

Key Responsibilities:

- Support the overall management of daily restaurant operations, ensuring a consistently high standard of food, beverage and service.
- Maintain a visible, hands-on presence throughout service, supporting the front-of-house team and engaging with guests.
- Oversee service teams, including servers, bartenders and hosts, to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
- Assist with employee recruitment, onboarding, training and ongoing development.
- Provide coaching, feedback and performance management to build an engaged and accountable team.
- Coordinate employee scheduling to ensure appropriate staffing levels based on business demands.
- Monitor restaurant cleanliness, presentation, maintenance and compliance with health and safety requirements.
- Respond to guest feedback and resolve concerns professionally, with a focus on building lasting guest relationships.




- Work collaboratively with culinary and management teams to maintain service consistency and operational efficiency.
- Support restaurant opening and closing procedures and assist with administrative and operational reporting.
- Identify opportunities to improve service, increase guest satisfaction and support overall restaurant performance.

Private Dining & Event Coordination

- Assist with the planning and execution of private dining experiences, corporate functions, celebrations and special events.
- Serve as a point of contact for private dining event hosts, ensuring a welcoming experience and smooth coordination from arrival through departure.
- Communicate with clients to confirm event requirements, including menus, room arrangements, timing and special requests.
- Coordinate with culinary, service and management teams to ensure all event details are communicated and executed effectively.
- Support the private dining sales team with incoming inquiries, event bookings and ongoing client communication.
- Maintain accurate event information, booking details and client records using the restaurant's event management platform.
- Assist with event proposals, agreements, timelines and logistical arrangements.
- Monitor upcoming events and communicate staffing and operational requirements to the restaurant team.
- Ensure private dining events are delivered efficiently while meeting guest expectations.




- Follow up with clients following events to gather feedback and support future business opportunities.
- Contribute to building relationships with existing clients and identifying opportunities for repeat business.

Qualifications & Experience

- Minimum 3–5 years of restaurant management experience, ideally within an upscale, full-service dining environment.
- Previous exposure to private dining, corporate events or special event coordination.
- Strong understanding of front-of-house operations, service standards and team leadership.
- Experience hiring, training, coaching and developing restaurant employees.
- Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a rapid-paced hospitality environment.
- Comfortable working directly with clients and coordinating multiple event details.
- Familiarity with restaurant reservation systems, event booking platforms and Microsoft Office.
- A hands-on leadership style with a strong focus on guest satisfaction and team engagement.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required.

Compensation & Benefits

- Competitive base salary
- Performance-based incentives and commission opportunities
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- RRSP matching program
- Paid vacation
- Employee dining privileges
- Opportunities for professional growth and development

Benefits:

- Competitive salary, commission, and performance-based bonuses.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- RRSP with company match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Employee discounts on dining and events.

Pay: $75,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Extended health care
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Restaurant Manager (Richmond Hill)
🏢 Lecours Wolfson Hospitality Recruitment
📍 Richmond Hill