Job details

 

Who We Are

Felix Trattoria embodies a philosophy of seasonality, warm hospitality, and the deeply rooted culinary traditions of regional Italy, lead by Chef Evan Funke, who is a culinary storyteller, a custodian of Italian tradition, and a master of the old-world techniques of handmade pasta.

 

Our Mission is to consistently deliver a transporting customer and employee experience complete with delicious, relevant food, inspiring design, and passionate, soulful hospitality.

 

The Role

Hiring and Retaining Top Talent

·      Foster an environment for happy people making people happy

·      Create new leaders in the industry through mentorship and coaching

·      Conduct in house orientations when appropriate

·      Fostering an environment of reward & recognition

Training & Development

·      Hold regular training meetings to consistently develop knowledge and skills of team members

·      Schedule regular 1 on 1’s with Team Members

·      Manage & Update in-house testing

·      Ongoing development of Gusto Certified Coaches

·      Conduct Pre-shift Lineup meetings

Controlling Profit & Loss alongside GM        

·      Maintaining optimal labour percentages; oversee FOH scheduling, avoiding overtime

·      Support oversight of inventory reports and address any variance

·      Assist GM on achieving target COGS

Curate Exceptional Guest Experiences

·      Create and monitor systems to ensure consistency in product and service

·      Touch tables and build rapport with Guests alongside floor managers

·      Maintain pristine physical plant

·      Oversee Guest Recoveries

Manage Daily Operations

·      Build Sales and Guest Loyalty

·      Manage POS and system updates alongside GM

·      Oversee FoH Equipment Maintenance

·      Follow and enforce all restaurant policies and procedures

Maintain Safe Workplace

·      Lead regular Health + Safety meetings

·      Ensures Safe Food Handling in being enforced

·      Ensures all service staff is RBS certified

·      Manages in compliance with harassment and workplace violence policy

 

This role has an expected start date of mid to late March, 2026.

 

Who You Are

 

Preference will be given to those who possess:

 

·      Minimum 3 years restaurant management experience

·      Proficient in full service restaurant functions

·      Strong Leadership and Communication skills

·      Strategic and Innovative Thinker

·      Valid First Aid, RBS, ServSafe

·      Passionate, Positive, and Approachable

 

What We Offer

 

As we view all of our team members are an extension of the Gusto 54 family, we are excited to offer a competitive compensation package including:

 

• A comprehensive health insurance and wellness benefits program
• Consistent schedule and safe, positive work environment
• Base salary of $100,000 - $110,000
• Base, Paid Time Off, education funds available for unique opportunities

·      Access to regular training and development

• This role does not collect any form of gratuity or tip structure from regular service

 

Gusto 54 is an equal opportunity employer and encourages a diverse working environment. We prohibit discrimination based on legally protected classes in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws including ethnic origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and gender identity/gender expression. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the interviewing process, please let us know.

 

Kindly note, candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.