General Manager - Brew Pub

General Manager - Brew Pub
Lead a Hospitality Experience, Not Just an Operation
We're looking for a passionate, people-first General Manager to lead one of Toronto's most dynamic hospitality destinations—a space where craft beverages, food, art, music, culture, retail, and community come together under one roof. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced restaurant or hospitality leader who has mastered operational excellence within a corporate environment and is ready for something different. If you're looking to move beyond rigid playbooks, endless reporting structures, and cookie-cutter guest experiences, this role offers the chance to bring creativity, personality, and entrepreneurial thinking to a truly unique hospitality business. You'll lead the day-to-day operations of our taproom, kitchen, retail store, and events business while helping shape the culture, energy, and guest experience that make the space special. You'll have the freedom to contribute ideas, build community connections, create memorable experiences, and make a meaningful impact on the business. This is a hands-on leadership role. The best candidate won't be managing from an office—they'll be on the floor, connecting with guests, supporting the team, and helping create an environment people want to return to again and again.
What we offer

• Base Salary
• Tip pool
• RRSP Match Program after 1 year
• Health Benefits
• 3 Weeks Paid Vacation
• Weekly Beer Allowance!

What You'll Do Hospitality & Guest Experience Leadership

• Lead service on the floor and set the tone for exceptional guest experiences
• Create a welcoming, energetic atmosphere that reflects our creative and community-focused culture
• Build relationships with guests, regulars, local partners, and event clients
• Ensure every visit feels authentic, memorable, and uniquely local

Team Leadership & Culture

• Recruit, train, coach, and develop a high-performing hospitality team
• Foster an environment built on accountability, collaboration, inclusivity, and fun
• Conduct team meetings, communicate priorities, and celebrate successes
• Create a workplace where people feel empowered to contribute ideas and grow

Business & Operational Excellence

• Oversee daily operations across the taproom, kitchen, retail, and event spaces
• Manage scheduling, labour planning, and operational efficiency
• Monitor key business metrics including sales, labour costs, guest satisfaction, and average spend
• Drive revenue opportunities while maintaining an exceptional guest experience

Events, Community & Programming

• Support the planning and execution of private events, community gatherings, and special activations
• Develop relationships with local organizations, artists, musicians, and community partners
• Collaborate with the culinary team to deliver engaging food and beverage programming
• Help bring fresh ideas to life that strengthen community engagement and drive traffic

Inventory & Financial Management

• Oversee inventory management across beverages, food, retail merchandise, and supplies
• Implement effective ordering and stock-control practices
• Minimize waste while maximizing product availability and profitability
• Support reporting, forecasting, and business planning initiatives

What Success Looks Like

• Guests rave about the experience and keep coming back
• Team members are engaged, motivated, and proud of the culture you've helped build
• Events are well-executed and contribute to community engagement and revenue growth
• The venue becomes known as one of Toronto's most welcoming and vibrant gathering spaces

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of leadership experience in restaurants, bars, hospitality venues, breweries, or similar environments
• Strong business acumen with experience managing labour, inventory, and financial performance
• Proven ability to lead and inspire teams in fast-paced hospitality settings
• Experience overseeing events, group bookings, or special programming is an asset
• A hands-on leadership style and willingness to jump in wherever needed
• Genuine passion for hospitality, food, beverage, arts, culture, and community
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the confidence to bring forward new ideas and opportunities
• Availability to work evenings and weekends as required

Why This Role Is Different This isn't a role for someone looking to simply maintain standards. It's for a hospitality leader who wants to help create them. You'll join a business that values creativity as much as execution, community as much as profitability, and individuality as much as consistency. If you've spent your career learning how great hospitality businesses operate and you're ready for a role where you can bring more of yourself to the table, we'd love to meet you. Apply Now! Send resume to [email protected]