Restaurant Manager

The Clayfield
Niagara On The Lake, ON, Canada

The Clayfield

18 Clayfield Commons

Niagara On The Lake, ON L0S 1J0

Canada

Hotel with 102 Rooms
Managed By Urgo Hotels & Resorts Canada

Medical & Dental Benefits, Paid Vacation Time, Dining & Hotel Perks

Love Hospitality? Lead the Heart of Terrain's Restaurant Experience
Open, Close, Breakfast, Dinner, Brunch

Compensation: $45,000 to $60,000 per year plus tips

Restaurant Manager Job Description — TerrainPosition Title

Restaurant Manager

Location

Terrain

Position Summary

Terrain is seeking an experienced, service-driven Restaurant Manager to oversee daily operations and deliver an exceptional guest experience. The ideal candidate is a strong leader who thrives in a hospitality first environment, leads by example, is hands on, highly communicative, wants to be part of a team environment, and maintains operational excellence while supporting business growth.

The Restaurant Manager will be responsible for front-of-house leadership, staff management, guest satisfaction, inventory oversight, scheduling, and ensuring all health and safety standards are consistently met.

Key ResponsibilitiesOperations & Guest Experience
  • Oversee daily restaurant operations to ensure smooth and efficient service

    • Support with Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, & Brunch Services

  • Deliver a welcoming, high-quality dining experience for all guests

    • Embody a hospitality first mind-set, delivering on making warm and genuine interactions and experiences

  • Actively be a leader on the floor, getting ahead of communication with the guest and the team and engaging with each guest. 

  • Maintain cleanliness, presentation, and service standards throughout the restaurant

  • Monitor reservations, table flow, and peak service periods

Team Leadership
  • Recruit, train, mentor, and supervise front-of-house staff

    • Support in conducting weekly 1-1s w/ ALL FOH Staff

  • Support in training new hires & ongoing food, beverage and service.

  • Foster a positive, team-oriented workplace culture

  • Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching

  • Lead pre-shift meetings and communicate daily goals and updates

Financial & Administrative Management
  • Support budgeting, cost control, and revenue targets

    • Support in Monthly Inventory

  • Monitor inventory levels and coordinate ordering with suppliers

    • Support the AM Ordering & Dry Good Pars

  • Review daily sales, cash handling, and reporting procedures

    • Close restaurant 3x a week, ensuring accurate reporting w/ Navi & FOH Service Recap

  • Assist with organizing invoices and orders

  • Manage daily labour & staffing ensuring 11% Labour Target

Schedule & Expectations
  • Full-time position consisting of 5 working days per week with 2 consecutive days off

  • Expected shifts are typically 8–10 hours per day

  • Schedule will include a balanced mix of breakfast, brunch and dinner service shifts

  • Opening shifts begin at 1:00 PM

  • Closing shifts begin at 3:00 PM

  • Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays is required

Compliance & Standards
  • Maintain company policies and operational procedures

  • Support adherence to brand standards and hospitality excellence

Team Culture & Leadership Expectations
  • Lead by example with professionalism, accountability, and a positive attitude

  • Foster a respectful, supportive, and team-oriented work environment

  • Demonstrate the importance of respecting and supporting all team members across front and back of house

  • Work alongside the service team during shifts to ensure seamless guest experiences

  • Support staff development through coaching, communication, and hands-on leadership

  • Maintain strong communication between management, kitchen, and service teams to ensure smooth daily operations

The Clayfield

Hotel with 102 Rooms

LUXURIOUS HAVEN AMID NIAGARA’S WONDERS

Opening late summer 2026, The Clayfield - part of Hyatt’s Unbound Collection -brings a fresh sense of place to Niagara-on-the-Lake. Inspired by the land around it, The Clayfield is where thoughtful design meets genuine connection, shaped by the textures, tones, and rhythm of the vineyards, clay soil, and open skies.
With 102 beautifully considered guest rooms, a calming spa, and dining rooted in local ingredients, The Clayfield invites guests to slow down, savour the season, and feel at ease in every moment.
Join our opening team and help bring this vision to life - a place built on warmth, craft, and connection, where everyone plays a part in creating something quietly special.