The GOODS from OLO

Victoria, BC | OLO Restaurant is the exciting rebrand of the award winning ulla restaurant in Victoria’s Chinatown. ulla garnered much acclaim for it’s locally sourced, ingredient-driven food. Among ulla’s many recognitions were the prestigious AAA 4-Diamond Award, a spot on EnRoute’s Top 10 Best New Restaurants, and the Gold Medal in the Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards.

OLO restaurant is looking for a General Manager to join our team. OLO is a 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. Many of our suppliers have been with us since the inception of ulla restaurant in 2010. One of a kind, hand crafted cocktails compliment a pretty stellar, well-curated, BC-focused wine list. There is an emphasis on whole animals, foraged foods, organics, canning and preserving. We are proud members of Slow Food Vancouver Island and very excited that Chef Brad is 1 of 9 chef’s that form the Slow Food Chef’s Alliance in Canada. We believe that everything we do should build and empower our community, from our staff and suppliers to our guests.

Owners Chef Brad Holmes and Sahara Tamarin are excited about 2016 and have many new initiatives in the works.

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to excel in the roll of GM.

This is the opportunity to shape the future of a dynamic, successful business. You also get to work with great people, beautifully created food and drinks and fantastic guests.

Responsibilities include:

• Staff hiring, training and development

• Inventory, ordering, labour and cost analysis

• Overseeing dining room operations and reservations

• Events and large parties

• Working with Avenue PR in Vancouver on 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

• Organized, consistent, up beat

40+ hours a week. Remuneration based on experience and will include salary, tips and goal-based bonuses. Start date March 1, 2016. Please reply with your resume to [email protected]. 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 to 11pm
Friday and Saturday | 5pm to 12am

GALLERY

THE TEAM

Brad Holmes, Chef / Co-Owner
Sahara Tamarin, Co-Owner

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 chef Brad Holmes knows relationships are forged over food. He fills 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.