About Four Seasons:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
A warm welcome framed by spacious, modern design awaits you in the heart of Toronto's historic Yorkville neighbourhood. Enjoy authentic French cuisine paired with one of our 350 wine labels at Café Boulud, and specialty craft cocktails at our spirited lobby lounge and bar. Enjoy the serenity of our Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rated Spa, or step out and explore the vibrant character of Toronto's most glamorous shopping and restaurant district.
Are you ready to take the next big step in your culinary career? Four Seasons Hotel Toronto is seeking an Assistant d|bar Manager who shares our passion for exceeding guest expectations and is eager to learn from , and contribute to , our Food and Beverage Management Team.
d|bar by Chef Daniel Boulud is located in the historic Village of Yorkville, Toronto’s most luxurious shopping and dining district. Offering impressive views of Yorkville Avenue, this stylish lobby lounge offers refined cocktails, contemporary dining, and a vibrant social atmosphere. The venue transforms seasonally with offerings such as its summer patio, d|azur , and an elegant afternoon tea, alongside rotating menus and special experiences throughout the year.
As Assistant d|bar Manager, you will support the d|bar General Manager in the day to day operation of the outlet. You will play a key role in maintaining service excellence, driving beverage programming and sales performance, and leading a dynamic front-of-house team within one of Toronto’s premier luxury lounge destinations. You will be a visible and influential presence on the floor, leading by example and fostering a positive, professional, and performance driven culture.
Support the overall operation of d|bar across all meal periods, ensuring smooth, efficient, and consistent service delivery.
Lead, supervise, and motivate front of house Food & Beverage teams by assisting with recruitment, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance management, including corrective action when required .
Assist with staff scheduling to ensure appropriate coverage , operational efficiency, and compliance with labour targets, while controlling overtime and labour costs.
Maintain a strong, visible presence on the floor to monitor service quality, uphold service standards, and ensure exceptional guest experiences at all times .
Drive beverage sales through team coaching, upselling initiatives, guest engagement, and strong product knowledge.
Support the execution and evolution of the cocktail, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverage programs in collaboration with the General Manager and Bar leadership team.
Greet and engage guests in a professional, warm, and unobtrusive manner, building relationships with new and returning patrons while handling complaints, concerns, and special requests with confidence and care.
Support revenue generation initiatives through strategic floor management, guest engagement, beverage sales focus, and operational efficiencies.
Monitor inventory levels of food, beverage, supplies, and operating equipment; participate in regular inventories; and support cost control , purchasing , and waste reduction initiatives.
Maintain clear, professional, and timely communication with team members, management, and other departments, including daily logs and participation in operational meetings.
2 - 3 years of management experience, ideally within a luxury hotel, fine ‑ dining, or high ‑ profile bar environment.
Strong expertise in spirits, wine, cocktails, beverage trends, and bar operations.
Excellent training and development opportunities, including educational assistance , discounted eCornell courses, and access to complimentary e ‑ training.
Robust extended flexible benefits plan through Manulife, including medical coverage, HCSA, dental, vision, life insurance, virtual health care, EAP, and DPSP/RRSP/TFSAs.
The salary range for this role is $ 70 ,000 to $ 75 ,000 CAD.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Successful candidates must possess legal work authorisation in Canada. Work permit sponsorship is available for candidates who meet local immigration requirements. This posting is for an existing vacancy within the organisation. The hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results
Four Seasons is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.
