Are you a natural leader who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? Our bustling cafe is looking for a dedicated and experienced Assistant Manager to join our leadership team.

About Us

Our cafe wine bar is a local favourite known for quality service, a welcoming atmosphere, and a hard working team. We're passionate about great food and coffee, great wine and craft beer, and even better teamwork.

What We're Looking For

We need someone who brings strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to keep a team motivated and promote a culture of professionalism. The right candidate will have a proven track record in conflict resolution and be skilled at maintaining a respectful work environment that supports both the team, the management, clients, and will support the owners in their vision for the business. This candidate will assist in building a community-focused meeting space. Some experience with human resources or aspects of human resources is a must.

Key Responsibilities

Support day-to-day operations and uphold service and quality standards
Foster a positive team environment and proactively resolve interpersonal challenges
Communicate and assist in overseeing HR related duties such as job expectations and team development
Contribute to the growth and innovation of our wine and craft beer program, with opportunities to support events.
Collaborate with the owners to align team goals with business targets
Maintain compliance with labour laws and internal policies
Assist with scheduling, inventory, coaching, developing and team mentoring.

What You Bring:

Minimum 2 years' experience hospitality or cafe/bistro management
Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
Conflict resolution expertise and experience managing team dynamics
Familiarity with HR best practices including hiring, coaching, and employee relations
A passion for creating a respectful, high-functioning team culture
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed
Certification in Food handling practices
Smart Serve Certification

Why Join Us?

Competitive compensation
Opportunity to grow with a thriving business
A fun, supportive team that works hard and enjoys what we do
Apply today and help us raise the bar-literally!

Comoensation & Benefits
We believe that great leadership deserves great support. That's why we offer a competitive compensation package designed to reward dedication, professionalism, and positive team impact.
Base Salary:

$21 hourly plus, hours minimum 35-40

Benefits:

Health & Dental Coverage (after 3-month probation period)
Staff discounts on food, and beverages.
Paid vacation and sick days

Professional Growth:

Ongoing training in leadership, conflict resolution, and HR best practices
Opportunities to contribute creatively to social media, beverage development, and

event planning

Regular feedback and development sessions

Work Culture:

Supportive and inclusive environment that values professionalism
leadership actively promotes respect and collaboration
Flexible scheduling options where possible to support work-life balance

Deadline for submission:

August 15, 2025

We would like to thank all of those who submit a resume for consideration, but we will only contact those applicants we have an interest in.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00-$26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 - 44 per week

Benefits:
Dental care
Disability insurance
Discounted or free food
Extended health care
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
Paid time off
Store discount
Vision care

Language:
English (preferred)

Work Location: In person