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Assistant General Manager

Location: Toronto ON

Salary: $65,000 - $70,000

Posted Date: 08.11.2026

Employment Type: Contract

Job ID: 59172794

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Job Description

Assistant General Manager

Upscale Restaurant | Downtown Toronto

Base Salary: $70,000 + Bonus + RRSP + 3 Weeks Paid Vacation

We are partnering with an established and growing corporate restaurant group to recruit an Assistant General Manager for a premium downtown Toronto location. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced hospitality professional who thrives in an upscale, high-energy environment and is looking for long-term career growth with a company that invests in its people.

The Opportunity

Working alongside the General Manager, the Assistant General Manager will play a key leadership role in the day-to-day operation of the restaurant. You will help lead and develop the front-of-house team while maintaining exceptional standards for hospitality, service, food and beverage execution, and overall guest experience.

We are looking for an established, polished restaurant manager who understands the expectations of an upscale dining environment and knows how to create memorable guest experiences while building a strong, engaged team.

What You'll Do

Support the General Manager in all aspects of restaurant operations
Lead, coach, motivate, and develop a high-performing service team
Maintain exceptional standards of hospitality and guest service
Act as a visible and professional presence on the restaurant floor
Oversee daily service execution and ensure operational consistency
Support training, scheduling, labour management, and performance development
Develop strong knowledge of the restaurant's food, wine, cocktail, and beverage programs
Build relationships with guests and effectively resolve service concerns
Help drive sales, profitability, guest satisfaction, and team engagement
Maintain company standards for quality, cleanliness, safety, and operational excellence

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will bring:

Previous restaurant management experience in an upscale, premium casual, fine dining, or high-volume full-service restaurant
A polished and professional leadership style
Strong knowledge of hospitality and elevated service standards
Experience leading, coaching, and developing restaurant teams
Solid understanding of restaurant financials, labour management, and operational controls
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Confidence interacting with discerning guests and handling high-pressure service periods
Wine, cocktail, and beverage knowledge is considered an asset
A genuine passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences

Compensation & Benefits

$70,000 base salary
Performance bonus
RRSP program
3 weeks paid vacation
Ongoing leadership and professional development
Additional training and career-development opportunities
Comprehensive company perks and benefits
Opportunity to join an established corporate restaurant organization
Excellent long-term advancement and growth potential

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This isn't simply another restaurant management position. It's an opportunity to join a professional corporate restaurant organization that provides its leaders with the training, resources, and development opportunities to build a long-term hospitality career.

If you are currently succeeding in an upscale restaurant environment and are ready for greater responsibility, professional development, and future advancement, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential conversation about this opportunity. send resume to scotts@geckohospitality.com

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