Job Posting: Floor Manager
Where: Janevca Restaurant & Lounge
Location: Esquimalt, BC (Victoria area)
Position Type: (4 to 5 shifts a week / Approx. 24 to 30 hours a week)
Compensation: Starting at $28.00/hour + tips & staff perks
About Janevca
Janevca is Esquimalt’s premier dining destination, bringing a fresh, vibrant, and sophisticated culinary experience to the community. We celebrate exceptional food, curated beverage programs, and a standard of service that makes every guest feel at home. At Janevca, we believe world-class hospitality thrives on strong, organized leadership. We are seeking a polished, detail-oriented Floor Manager to oversee our dining room operations, support our team, and uphold our high service standards.
The Role
As the Floor Manager, you are the heartbeat of the dining room during service. You will lead by example on the floor, orchestrating the flow of the restaurant, coaching the front-of-house team, and engaging directly with guests to ensure an unparalleled dining experience. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires a sharp eye for detail, a calm demeanor under pressure, and a deep passion for fine hospitality.
Key Responsibilities
- Service Leadership: Supervise nightly restaurant operations, managing table rotations, pacing, and staff positioning to ensure seamless service.
- Team Mentorship: Act as a supportive leader on the floor, providing real-time coaching, motivation, and direction to servers, bartenders, and support staff.
- Guest Relations: Maintain a visible presence on the floor, welcoming guests, handling feedback with grace, and ensuring memorable hospitality.
- Operational Support: Step in seamlessly to support the team when needed, utilizing your strong floor skills to assist the service or bar team during peak volume.
What We Are Looking For
- Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience working in a quality fine dining venue.
- Technical Skills: Must possess strong basic bartending and serving skills to confidently support all areas of the front-of-house.
- Schedule & Commitment: Available to work 4 to 5 shifts a week (approximately 24 to 30 hours per week). Shifts require availability for evenings scheduled between 4:00 PM and Midnight.
- Certifications: Valid Serving It Right and Food Safe certifications are mandatory.
- Legal & Location: Applicants must currently live in Victoria and possess a valid work permit to be eligible for employment.
Resume & Reference Requirements
Please Note: Resumes without references will not be considered. Reference contact information needs to be included directly on your résumé when you apply. We respect your privacy and will not be checking your references until you explicitly authorize us to do so later in the interview process.
Why Join the Janevca Team?
- Competitive Pay: A strong starting leadership wage of $28.00/hr supplemented by tips
- Manageable Hours: A consistent, predictable schedule of 24 to 30 hours a week, allowing for an excellent work-life balance.
- Professional Culture: Work in a supportive, professional, and respectful environment where your leadership style and input are valued.
How to Apply
If you have the fine dining background, leadership presence, and dedication to elevate Janevca’s floor operations, we want to hear from you!
Please submit your resume (complete with reference contact details) to [email protected] or drop by in person with your resume during non-peak hours.
Janevca is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: From $28.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
