Assistant Manager - New Opening, Fine Dining

Company Description

Opening soon on the Halifax waterfront in the new Queen’s Marque district, this new fine dining concept will explore the natural landscape of Canada with a focus on our Maritime provinces.

Here, our Chefs are passionate about showcasing the region’s most exceptional fish, flora and fauna sourced within a 100km radius curating an authentic expression of time and place.

Exuding professional grace, expertise and warmth at every opportunity, our team will work together to forge an honest connection between the kitchen and the table.

Taking a genuine and down-to-earth approach to hospitality, Front of House staff intuitively adapt to the unique needs of each guest and ensure everybody leaves feeling that their experience was well worth the journey.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal days
• Gratuity sharing
• Health, Dental and Visions benefits with Enhanced Mental Health Coverage
• Discounted gym membership and Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life & Disability Insurance
• Management Uniform / Clothing Reimbursement
• Monthly dining allowance for all O&B and Freehand locations
• 50% Dining Discount for all O&B and Freehand locations
• RRSP Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• O&B is one of Canada’s largest hospitality companies with many internal career opportunities. We have restaurants, food halls, and catering teams in Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, and Nova Scotia.

Job Description

Joining us means you will be part of an extraordinary and exciting company! You’re a key team player reporting to the General Manager and collaborating closely with the rest of the restaurant team.

You’re involved in many aspects the restaurant which means you’ll be a cut above the rest. You’ll learn our sought after set of systems and procedures while working closely with your FOH and BOH Teams.

You’ll bring professional, enthusiastic leadership each day; and contribute in setting our restaurants apart while maintaining a warm, welcoming and rave worthy guest experience!

The Day to Day :

• You're a leader who enjoys creating a culture that revolves around the experience and enjoyment of food and wine
• You contribute, alongside your fellow management team, to all aspects of the restaurant including recruitment, training, coaching, payroll, invoicing, ordering, conducting inventories, scheduling, overall productivity of the restaurant, conducting Health and Safety meetings.
• You strive to build and maintain relationships with guests, vendors, team members and senior management alike
• You communicate our restaurants vision to all staff and lead by example
• You're proud of where you work and demonstrate high personal integrity, business ethics and take every opportunity to promote the venue
• You're a team player and assist with additional duties as assigned or required

Qualifications

• You have supervisory or management experience in restaurants
• WSET certifications are an asset
• You have superior verbal and written communication skills
• You demonstrate extreme organization and attention to detail in a fast paced environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a large and variable work load, ensuring timely and accurate completion of assigned work
• You’re looking to grow with us and soak in all the (elective) education opportunities we offer

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