Careers

Front of House Manager

We’re seeking a Front of House Manager who leads with enthusiasm, warmth, and precision, creating an engaging and memorable dining experience. This is a key leadership role in our small, fast-paced, and highly regarded restaurant, where hospitality, sustainability, and culinary excellence go hand in hand.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead service: Host with grace, wait tables in a fast-paced upscale setting, and ensure our guests feel genuinely welcomed and taken care of.

• Bring excitement to the experience: Share your enthusiasm for our zero-waste practices, farm partnerships, and innovative vegetable-driven dishes—your passion should be infectious.

• Inspire and elevate the team: Foster a culture of growth, accountability, and continuous improvement while keeping the atmosphere fun, engaging, and collaborative.

• Uphold service standards: Ensure consistency and excellence in every aspect of service, working closely with staff to develop their skills and confidence.

• Foster a team-first environment: Lead with collaboration and care, mentoring the FOH team and ensuring every team member is supported and challenged to reach their full potential.

• Work seamlessly with the kitchen team: The Acorn operates as one team—FOH and BOH working in sync to ensure smooth service, clear communication, and a shared commitment to hospitality.

• Meet weekly with the owners: Collaborate on service improvements, guest feedback, menu changes, and overall restaurant operations to ensure alignment and ongoing innovation.

• Elevate the beverage experience: Our wine and bar program is thoughtfully curated to complement our cuisine—this role will work closely with the team to ensure perfect pairings, thoughtful recommendations, and exceptional service.

• Handle daily operations: Oversee scheduling, hiring, training, guest communication, and service check-ins.

• Manage logistics: POS programming (Auphan), reservations (OpenTable), inventory tracking, ordering, and waste reduction strategies.

• Financial responsibilities: Log sales, calculate Duebacks using Excel, Organize Timesheets for payroll, and maintain records with precision.

• Coordinate special events and field experiences: Help organize and execute in-house dinners, collaborations, and immersive experiences such as staff foraging trips, farm visits, winery tours, and other food-focused adventures that enrich our connection to ingredients and the local food ecosystem.

Who You Are:

• Minimum of 5 years serving experience, with 2-years of managing experience in a fast-paced, upscale dining environment.

• A strong, empathetic leader who thrives in a fast-paced, fine dining environment.

• Passionate about vegetables, sustainability, and sharing the excitement of great food and drink.

• A natural problem solver with top organizational skills.

• Tech-savvy, with experience using Auphan, OpenTable, Dropbox, and Excel.

• Knowledgeable about wine and cocktails (ideally bartending experience), with an understanding of how our beverage program enhances the dining experience.

• Committed to motivating and developing the team, helping each person grow while ensuring the restaurant operates at the highest level.

• Ego-free, team-oriented, and dedicated to delivering exceptional hospitality.

The Details:

• 4 full floor shifts per week + 1 admin/flex day. (Friday and Saturday Nights included)

• Competitive compensation based on experience.

• Full Medical Benefits after 3-months

• Staff Yoga Pass

• Free Counselling

• Nightly Family Meal

• 4 % Vacation Pay (2-Weeks)

• Company Laptop

How to Apply:

Send your cover letter and resume to eat [at] theacornrestaurant [dot] ca

🌱 At The Acorn, every plate tells a story. If you’re passionate about leading a team in a Michelin-recommended, sustainability-driven restaurant and believe that great hospitality extends beyond the walls of the dining room, we’d love to hear from you.

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E-mail your cover letter and CV to matt [at] theacornrestaurant [dot] ca