Assistant Restaurant Manager

Job summary

Company Description Woodlyns is a restaurant and event space at Bathurst and Eglinton in Toronto. We are working with a well-regarded Chef with a top restaurant in Canada. We will be a family-friendly community-based restaurant with thoughtful dishes catering to our community. Our hospitality-focused restaurant brand committed to delivering memorable dining experiences through quality food, welcoming service, and a comfortable atmosphere. The team values collaboration, integrity, and consistency in every guest interaction. Woodlyns emphasizes professional growth, providing team members with…

Job details

Company Description Woodlyns is a restaurant and event space at Bathurst and Eglinton in Toronto. We are working with a well-regarded Chef with a top restaurant in Canada. We will be a family-friendly community-based restaurant with thoughtful dishes catering to our community. Our hospitality-focused restaurant brand committed to delivering memorable dining experiences through quality food, welcoming service, and a comfortable atmosphere. The team values collaboration, integrity, and consistency in every guest interaction. Woodlyns emphasizes professional growth, providing team members with opportunities to develop leadership skills and advance in restaurant management. The restaurant aims to create an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are respected and supported. Role Description The Assistant Restaurant Manager is a full-time, on-site role based at Woodlyns in Toronto, ON. This role supports the Restaurant Manager in overseeing daily operations, including supervising front-of-house staff, coordinating shift schedules, and ensuring smooth service throughout each day. The Assistant Restaurant Manager helps maintain high standards of food and beverage quality, cleanliness, and customer satisfaction, while responding to guest inquiries and resolving concerns promptly and professionally. Responsibilities include assisting with hiring and onboarding team members, coaching staff on service standards, monitoring inventory levels, and supporting basic administrative tasks such as reporting and cash handling. The role also contributes to implementing promotional activities, reinforcing safety and compliance practices, and fostering a positive, engaged team culture. Qualifications Strong customer-focused mindset with skills in Customer Service and Customer Satisfaction. Experience supporting team growth through Hiring and effective Communication. Knowledge of Food & Beverage operations, including product quality, presentation, and safety standards. Previous experience in restaurant or hospitality management, preferably in a supervisory or lead position. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Solid organizational and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. Competence in basic point-of-sale (POS) systems and standard office software. High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education in hospitality or business is an asset.

What you’ll do

The Assistant Restaurant Manager supports daily operations by supervising front-of-house staff, coordinating schedules, and ensuring high standards of food quality and service. They are also responsible for assisting with hiring, coaching team members, monitoring inventory, and handling basic administrative tasks.

Requirements

Candidates should have previous experience in restaurant or hospitality management, preferably in a supervisory role, and possess strong customer service skills. A high school diploma is required, while post-secondary education in hospitality or business is considered an asset.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• staff · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• Administrative · Preferred
• Flexible · Preferred
• Customer · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Customer Service
• Customer Satisfaction
• Hiring
• Communication
• Food & Beverage Operations
• Restaurant Management
• Supervisory Skills
• Inventory Management
• Administrative Tasks
• Cash Handling
• Problem Solving
• Point-of-Sale Systems
• Office Software
• Leadership
• Staff Coaching
• Scheduling