Restaurant Manager, Trius

#BeExtraordinary

At Andrew Peller Limited (APL), our mission is to be Canada's #1 branded wine and

craft beverage company by delivering the perfect brand experience for every

lifestyle and occasion. Through our commitment to excellence, honouring our

roots, owning it, fostering belonging and driving to succeed, we inspire teammates to be extraordinary every day.

Who We Are

We are one of Canada's largest and oldest wine companies with a rich heritage in quality winemaking.

We produce some of Canada's most recognized brands and offer our teammates a challenging and rewarding employment experience. 

Trius Winery Restaurant — Niagara-on-the-Lake's only MICHELIN Guide 2024 recommended restaurant — is seeking an inspiring Restaurant Manager to lead our front-of-house team.

In this role, you'll guide a dedicated team of attentive servers, ensuring every guest experience reflects the excellence we're known for. Whether you're managing service in our contemporary dining room or overseeing the relaxed elegance of our seasonal Wine Garden overlooking the vineyard, you'll bring warmth, energy, and leadership to every shift.

This teammate will be responsible for:

• Driving Business Performance: Develop and execute strategies to achieve across restaurant revenue streams. Oversee P&L, manage budgets, labor costs, and inventory controls.
• Operational Leadership: Lead daily restaurant operations including scheduling, payroll, cash handling, maintenance, and service execution. Ensure operational policies and service standards are upheld.
• Team Development: Recruit, train, and coach a high-performing front-of-house team. Provide mentorship to supervisors and ensure service excellence at every level.
• Guest Experience & Service: Champion guest satisfaction through hands-on service leadership and effective resolution of concerns. Lead pre-shift meetings and support flawless event/function execution.
• Sales: Use your knowledge of our wine and culinary offerings to enhance the guest experience and encourage thoughtful selections.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Maintain a safe and compliant work environment through proactive health and safety practices and participation in the Joint Health & Safety Committee.

We're looking for a teammate with:

• Proven experience in restaurant management, preferably in upscale or winery dining
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing P&L, labor, and inventory
• Skilled in team leadership, coaching, and performance management
• Exceptional guest service skills and a passion for hospitality
• Knowledge of wine and wine service is a strong asset

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of Niagara's premier culinary destinations. If you're passionate about leadership, wine, and unforgettable guest experiences — we want to hear from you.

We are conducting an internal and external search simultaneously. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
  

Accommodation:
Andrew Peller Limited is committed to meeting the needs of persons with temporary and/or permanent disabilities in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We are happy to discuss any need for accommodation in the workplace and will make an effort to meet those needs in a timely manner by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility in the areas of information, communications, and employment. If you require an accommodation to apply or interview for a position, please email

Equal Opportunity Employment:
At Andrew Peller Limited, we are committed to creating and celebrating a culture of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging.  We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring every person has a right to equal treatment with respect to employment without discrimination or harassment because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability.