The GOODS from OLO

Victoria, BC | OLO restaurant in beautiful, downtown Victoria is looking for a General Manager to join our team in the new year. OLO is warm, inviting and fun 40-seat farm to table restaurant. We serve thoughtful, locally grown produce, ethically raised meats and sustainable seafood – showcasing the best ingredients from our backyard. One of a kind, hand crafted cocktails compliment a pretty stellar, well-curated wine list. There is an emphasis on whole animals, foraged, organics, canning and preserving. We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to excel in the roll of GM.

Responsibilities include:

– Staff hiring, training and development

– Inventory, ordering, labour and cost analysis

– Overseeing dining room operations and reservations

– Overseeing wine list

– Events and large parties

– Marketing, promotion and social media (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter)

– Scheduling

– Administrative duties

The successful applicant must meet the following criteria:

– Minimum of three years management experience in the hospitality industry

– Excellent communication skills and the ability to build and maintain a strong team

– Superior food and beverage knowledge

– Can take the heat

40+ hours a week. Remuneration based on experience. Please send your resumes to info [at] ulla.ca. All applications will be received in confidence.

DETAILS

509 Fisgard Street | Victoria, BC
Telephone: (250) 590-8795 | Email: [email protected]
Web: www.olorestaurant.com | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram

HOURS

Sunday-Thursday 5pm-12am, Friday & Saturday 5pm-1am
Brunch: Saturday & Sunday 10am-2pm
Sunday-Thursday Dinner menu is served 5pm-10pm, late night 10pm-12am
Friday & Saturday Dinner menu 5pm-11pm, late night 11pm-1am

GALLERY

THE TEAM

Brad Holmes, Chef / Co-Owner
Kris Barnholden, Chef / Co-Owner
Shawn Soole, Head Barman

ABOUT OLO

OLO is where the community comes together to congregate for camaraderie and the comfort of a good meal. While many restaurants boast about their farm-to-table philosophies, OLO chefs Brad Holmes and Kris Barnholden know relationships are forged over food. They fill OLO’s kitchen with quality B.C. ingredients, such as island-raised beef, fish plucked straight from nearby waters, and produce tenderly grown by our local farming friends. Each incorporated ingredient is purchased directly from our hard-working neighbours who produce beautiful food with great care. Nestled in the heart of Victoria, B.C.’s bustling Chinatown neighbourhood, OLO pays homage to the region’s trade hub roots.

The word “Olo” translates to “hungry” in Chinook Jargon, a derivative language of English, French, Chinese and Chinook. Just as the Pacific Northwest was a gathering place for traders hawking their wares in pioneer days, OLO celebrates Cascadia’s role as a cultural melting pot by serving as a hub for neighbours to gather and break bread.

The bar program highlights the region’s bounties with an impressive list of B.C. distilleries, breweries and wineries. The beer selection includes varieties brewed throughout the province, the Cascades and established Old World master breweries. Three select taps of award-winning Driftwood beer, crafted here in Victoria, are also featured for parched guests. The thoughtfully curated wine list focuses on small-batch producers showcasing the best vintners B.C. has on offer. Perfectly mixed cocktails showcase local producers and ingredients, and boast a variety of whimsical infusions from foraged botanicals, shrubs from house-made vinegars, and healthful tonics from island spring water.

The dining area’s design reflects the agricultural history of Canada with a playful modern twist, cultivating a warm yet lively atmosphere. With farmhouse-inspired elements such as rustic post and beam construction, cedar-clad walls, a wall of preserves, living herbs and wheat grass growing in the dining room, OLO feels familiar while always offering fresh tastes for locals hungry for more than just a meal.