Job Description
850 Degrees is opening a new Bloor Street West location, and we are looking for an experienced Restaurant Manager to help lead the front-of-house team and support daily restaurant operations.
This is a hands-on management role. The successful candidate will work approximately 40 hours per week over five days. Three of those shifts will include serving in section and participating in tip-out, while two shifts will be focused on supervising, supporting the floor, assisting the team, and helping manage day-to-day operations.
We are looking for someone with strong restaurant service experience, natural leadership ability, and the confidence to help drive sales, maintain service standards, and create a positive guest and staff experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage daily restaurant shifts
- Serve guests during three scheduled serving shifts per week
- Supervise and support front-of-house and back-of-house staff
- Maintain high standards of customer service and hospitality
- Greet guests, resolve issues, and ensure a positive dining experience
- Support communication between servers, kitchen staff, management, and ownership
- Learn and maintain strong knowledge of the menu, wine list, cocktails, specials, and features
- Coach staff on service standards, upselling, guest interaction, and company policies
- Assist with onboarding, training, and development of new employees
- Monitor staff performance and provide constructive feedback
- Ensure staff comply with uniform, service, cleanliness, and workplace policies
- Monitor safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards
- Help control operational costs and reduce waste
- Track and communicate daily operational issues, guest feedback, and team concerns
- Assist with ordering, supplies, uniforms, and future operational needs
- Support sales growth, profitability, and the local reputation of the restaurant
- Prepare or assist with weekly and monthly reporting as required
- Help implement systems, policies, and procedures that support consistent restaurant operations
What We Are Looking For
- Previous restaurant management, supervisor, or senior serving experience
- Strong front-of-house service skills
- Ability to lead by example in a fast-paced restaurant environment
- Comfortable serving, supervising, coaching, and handling guest issues
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented
- Ability to manage multiple priorities during busy service periods
- Knowledge of food, wine, cocktails, and Italian cuisine is an asset
- Experience with POS systems, scheduling, training, and restaurant reporting is an asset
- Smart Serve certification required
- Food Handler certification is an asset
Compensation
- Annual salary
- Tip-out eligibility on three serving shifts per week, in accordance with company tip-out policy
- Full-time schedule of approximately 40 hours per week
- Opportunity to grow with a respected local restaurant group
Schedule
- Five days per week
- Combination of days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
- Three shifts per week serving in section
- Two shifts per week focused on supervising, assisting, and supporting operations
About 850 Degrees
850 Degrees is a fast-paced, locally owned Italian restaurant known for quality food, strong hospitality, and a team-focused service culture. As we open our new Bloor Street West location, we are looking for a manager who can help build the team, maintain standards, and contribute to a successful opening and long-term operation.
Pay: $60,000.00-$65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
