Food & Beverage Location Manager

Sweat and Tonic (S&T) is Toronto's innovative wellness and lifestyle hub. In our historic 3-storey facility, you'll find the widest collection of world-class boutique fitness and wellness in one state-of-the-art experience. Expert instructors design and lead up to 180 classes weekly. Premium café, spa and bar offerings recharge, recover and reignite. Creative lounge spaces support our social community and inspire collaboration and innovation.

We are currently recruiting for a **Food and Beverage Location Manager **to join our fast-growing and dynamic team. The Food and Beverage Location Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of Sweat and Tonic's F&B experience at their location. The role is responsible for delivering an exceptional guest experience, and overseeing all operational elements related to the F&B programme.

**Key Responsibilities**:
Reporting to the Food, Beverage, & Retail Manager, the Food and Beverage Manager will be responsible for:

- Overseeing the day-to-day leadership of the front of house food and beverage operation of Tonic Bar (Cafe) & Tonic House (Cocktail Bar)
- Lead from the front, taking a hands on approach, lead by example, working in front-line positions to impart knowledge and experience of best practices and processes to deliver an exceptional guest experience.
- Responsible for building, training and managing a team to deliver guest experience that exceeds expectations in all product categories.
- Report weekly on monthly on COG and revenue targets. Develop strategies and initiatives to incrementally improve performance in a timely manner..
- Develop, train, communicate and reinforce the service vision and standards to team members and coach them in supporting the successful execution of the vision.
- Consistently display exceptional leadership by providing a positive work environment, counseling team members as appropriate, and demonstrating a dedicated and professional approach to managing a team.
- Develop inventory management systems and processes for food and beverage products.
- Demonstrate a high level of commitment to processes that allow team members to provide service that is aligned with our vision of creating exceptional experiences.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including food safety standards.
- Stay up to date with relevant
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including food safety standards.
- Stay up-to-date with relevant industry regulations and certifications.
- Assist F&B and Retail Manager in merchandising, and restocking of Retail offering.

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- A dedicated and passionate specialist comfortable in the day-to-day hustle and bustle of FOH operations as well as proficiency presenting and analyzing numbers and strategy in a management environment.
- Bar experience is essential, preferably in a cocktail bar.
- Experience working as a food and beverage leader, preferably within a wellness environment.
- Food and beverage background with strong focus in food, and development and high level of beverage proficiency.
- Barista experience and training proficiency.
- Experience managing teams of up to 15.
- Brings a hands-on approach to training and a leadership style committed to developing and motivating the team to attain a superior level of guest service;
- Strong computer skills, with knowledge of G-suite, particularly Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel.
- Strong problem-solving and creative thinking skills;
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment-maintaining composure and objectivity with guests and team members;
- Available to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays as required.
- A full drivers license is preferred for this position.

**Salary**
- $50k - $75k dependent on experience

**Benefits**
- Work in a beautiful, wellness-focused environment
- Full health benefits
- Complimentary Sweat and Tonic membership
- Growth opportunities

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we are committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with all legislative requirements throughout Canada. Please let us know if you require an accommodation due to a disability during any aspect of the recruitment process and we will work with you to address your needs.