Restaurant Manager

About Aisle 3

Aisle 3 Bar is a Vietnamese-inspired cocktail and dinner bar on Dundas St. West, blending elevated street food with inventive cocktails in a warm, intimate 45-seat space + seasonal patio. We're community-minded, quality-obsessed, and entering an exciting new growth phase.

We're looking for a hands-on, entrepreneurial General Manager who thrives in a guest-focused, detail-oriented setting and wants to help shape the next chapter of Aisle 3's story.

About the Role

You'll be the day-to-day leader and key business partner to ownership, working side-by-side with the owner-operators and head chef to drive sales, develop team culture, and deliver memorable guest experiences.

You'll collaborate closely with the bar lead and ownership team — with real input on menu features, promotions, and community partnerships that make Aisle 3 a standout neighbourhood destination.

We're looking for someone who brings structure and creativity , someone who can build systems but still loves being on the floor connecting with guests.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Leadership & Operations

• Oversee daily service operations and act as the liaison between kitchen, bar, and floor teams.
• Lead by example to build a motivated, high-performing, and positive team culture.
• Manage hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, and performance reviews.
• Oversee staff clock-ins, attendance, and shift changes through POS and scheduling platforms.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient bar and service area.

Inventory, Purchasing & Cost Control

• Manage inventory for both bar and kitchen (using MarketMan or similar systems).
• Conduct weekly inventory intake, waste tracking, and cost control.
• Research and onboard new suppliers, comparing pricing and quality for bar goods and ingredients.
• Manage LCBO and other supplier orders, pickups, and deliveries.
• Track unlisted consumables (take-out bags, candles, etc.) to prevent hidden losses.
• Maintain accurate waste sheets and ensure cost targets are met.

Events, Marketing & Sales

• Plan, execute, and promote events and special nights (e.g., wine nights, themed dinners, local collaborations).
• Drive event bookings and group reservations through outreach and relationship-building.
• Collaborate with ownership to implement creative, sales-driving ideas and seasonal promotions.
• Build regular clientele through excellent hospitality, networking, and community engagement.

Administration & Reporting

• Track daily/weekly sales, labour, and cost reports.
• Work with ownership to set and monitor key performance goals.
• Assist with compliance, vendor documentation, and general administrative organization.

Who You Are

• Experienced in restaurant or bar management (2+ years preferred), ideally in a cocktail or casual-fine dining setting.
• Familiarity with systems like MarketMan, Push Operations, or similar platforms is a bonus, but not required.
• Financially minded and detail-oriented — you understand how smart systems and strong service drive profitability.
• A natural leader and communicator who can motivate teams and handle challenges with calm and positivity.
• Creative and entrepreneurial, eager to learn the ownership side of hospitality, brand-building, and community engagement.
• Passionate about building something lasting , not just running shifts, but shaping a small business with purpose.

Compensation & Growth

• Competitive salary: $55,000 – $60,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Performance-based bonuses and potential for profit-sharing or partnership track based on impact and results
• Staff meals, creative freedom, and professional development opportunities
• A supportive, hands-on ownership team that values your input and encourages autonomy

Why You'll Love It Here

At Aisle 3 Bar you'll step into a comfortable, intimate workspace , one you'll help shape alongside the owner-operators. You'll have the autonomy to lead, supported closely by ownership, in a setting where your decisions and leadership matter.

How to Apply

Please submit your résumé via Indeed. In the "Cover Note" or additional comments field, tell us why the culture and vision of Aisle 3 Bar appeal to you, and what you'd bring to our team and neighbourhood spot.

We're interested in your leadership style, how you build team morale and guest connections, and how you might enhance our food + cocktail-forward, intimate setting. Highlight your strengths, whether it's creating memorable guest experiences, refining operations, launching events, or cultivating local partnerships that would make you a great fit for our small but ambitious team.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person