Job Title: Restaurant Manager
Company: Renso Pho-Potle
Location: Toronto, ON
About Renso Pho-Potle
Renso Pho-Potle is a build-your-own pho concept opening on Queen Street West in the heart of downtown Toronto. We’re bringing the soul of Vietnamese cooking to a fast-casual format: guests build their own bowl step by step, choosing from a lineup of broths and regional sauces that trace the flavors of Huế, Hà Nội, and Sàigon. Rooted in real Vietnamese food heritage and backed by the Renso group of brands, we’re a young, fast-moving team that cares deeply about authenticity, quality, and hospitality. If you love great food, thrive in an energetic environment, and want to help launch something new from the ground up, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Entire Restaurant Team at Queen Street West location
- Oversee all restaurant operations, including Front of House and Kitchen teams
- Recruit, train, coach, and develop team members and supervisors
- Create a positive, motivated, and high-performing workplace culture
- Foster collaboration between service and kitchen staff to ensure seamless operations
- Lead by example during peak service periods and special events
Oversee Kitchen Excellence
- Work closely with the Head Chef and kitchen team to maintain high food quality standards
- Ensure recipes, portion controls, food safety, and presentation standards are consistently followed
- Monitor food costs, inventory levels, ordering, and waste reduction initiatives
- Support menu innovation and seasonal feature development
- Create an environment where culinary creativity and operational efficiency thrive
Deliver Exceptional Guest Experiences
- Ensure every guest receives outstanding hospitality and service
- Resolve guest concerns with professionalism and care
- Build customer loyalty and strengthen community relationships
- Develop experiences that reflect the vibrant and innovative Renso Pho-potle brand
Think Like an Entrepreneur
- Bring fresh ideas for promotions, events, partnerships, and guest engagement
- Identify opportunities to increase sales and improve profitability
- Stay ahead of food, beverage, and hospitality trends
- Help shape and grow the Renso Pho-potle brand
Own the Business
- Manage scheduling, labour costs, budgeting, inventory, and reporting
- Ensure compliance with food safety, health, and workplace regulations
- Analyze performance metrics and implement continuous improvements
- Drive operational excellence across all areas of the restaurant
What Makes You Different?
You don't just manage a restaurant. You lead a team, inspire creativity, build culture, support culinary innovation, and create memorable guest experiences. You're as comfortable coaching the kitchen team as you are engaging guests in the dining room.
This makes it very clear that the manager has responsibility for the entire restaurant operation, including direct oversight of the kitchen team, front-of-house team, and overall business performance
What We Offer
· Opportunity to work directly with experienced business professionals
· Mentorship and exposure to a wide range of financial and business operations
· Collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment
· Competitive compensation and career growth opportunities
· Hands-on experience supporting a growing Canadian food distribution and restaurant organization
Why Work For Us
At Renso Pho-potle, you're more than an employee—you become part of a team dedicated to showcasing the richness of Vietnamese food and agriculture to customers across North America. We believe in investing in our people, providing opportunities for advancement, and creating an environment where ambitious individuals can thrive.
Competitive Pay & Strong Incentives
· Competitive salary based on experience
· Performance-based bonus opportunities
· Career growth within a rapidly expanding organization
Benefits & Work‑Life Balance
· Extended health benefits
· 2 weeks paid vacation
· Employee discounts on premium Renso Foods products
Grow With Us
· Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities
· Hands‑on exposure to sales strategy, market expansion, and customer success
A Culture You Can Be Proud Of
· Supportive, collaborative team environment
· High integrity and long‑term relationship focus — not short‑term sales pressure
· A company that values your independence, trust, and contribution
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience to
[email protected]
Pay: $41,000.00-$75,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
