We're hiring! At State & Main Kitchen + Bar, we bring elevated comfort food, handcrafted cocktails and a vibrant downtown atmosphere to your neighbourhood—because great dining should always be close to home. Whether it’s Happy Hour, date night or a casual catch-up, State & Main is the perfect place to Get Together.

Our success starts with our team. We hire genuine, hardworking people who thrive in a fun, fast-paced environment where hospitality comes first. From front-of-house to back-of-house, every team member plays a role in delivering an experience that keeps guests coming back. We offer growth opportunities, hands-on training and a supportive team culture that strives to make an impact every day.

Front of House Expo Opportunity – Be Part of Our Team!

Your Role

We’re looking for a Front of House Expo to keep our service running seamlessly. This role is the critical link between our kitchen and service teams, ensuring that each plate is perfect before it reaches the guest. If you’re detail-oriented, love working in a fast-paced environment, and thrive on coordination and communication, we’d love to have you on board.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Competitive pay that rewards your hard work
• Employee dining discount at participating Recipe brands
• Flexible scheduling so you can balance work and life
• Growth and development opportunities to build your skills within the restaurant
• Career advancement with a company that owns some of Canada’s most iconic restaurant brands
• A fun, energetic team environment where every shift is dynamic and engaging

What You’ll Do

• Act as the central communicator between the kitchen and service teams
• Ensure all food leaving the kitchen is accurate, well-presented, and timely
• Double-check tickets and plating to confirm special requests and modifications are followed
• Manage ticket flow and prioritize outgoing dishes to maintain a smooth service pace
• Communicate with servers and runners to ensure guests receive their orders correctly and promptly
• Assist with garnishing, tray setups, and light food running as needed
• Maintain a clean and organized expo line
• Help troubleshoot timing or order issues during service

What You Bring

• Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and stay organized under pressure
• Experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment is an asset
• Great communicator and team player
• Comfortable moving between tasks quickly and efficiently
• Focused on delivering exceptional guest experiences

Apply online today and become part of the team!

Some opportunities may exist with our Franchise partners, which are independently owned and operated.

At State & Main, our core value is "Taking Care of People." We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where every individual is valued and supported. Our commitment to this value shapes how we build our teams, support our franchisees, and ensure everyone can reach their full potential. We are also committed to providing accommodations in accordance with applicable human rights and accommodation legislation. If you require an accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us at careers@franworks.com.