The Clayfield
Niagara On The Lake, ON, Canada
Love Hospitality? Lead the Heart of Terrain's Restaurant Experience
posted May 30, 2026
Compensation: $45,000 to $60,000 per year plus tips
Restaurant Manager
LocationTerrain
Position SummaryTerrain 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
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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
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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
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Support budgeting, cost control, and revenue targets
Support in Monthly Inventory
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Monitor inventory levels and coordinate ordering with suppliers
Support the AM Ordering & Dry Good Pars
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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
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
Maintain company policies and operational procedures
Support adherence to brand standards and hospitality excellence
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