LOCAL Public Eatery - Leaside

180 Laird Dr, East York, ON

LOCAL Public Eatery - Leaside Careers

The fun you want. The flexibility you need. The growth you deserve.

At LOCAL Public Eatery, we are all about creating unexpectedly memorable experiences for our teams and guests. We play to win, have fun, and never take ourselves too seriously. Through flexible schedules, we have the freedom to work and live our lives with passion; No adventure is too big, or too small! Our exterior tells a story, a unique path we have taken. Underneath, the drive, and passion to become experts in our craft, always learning and developing our skills, gaining a level of expertise that no one can match.

At LOCAL Public Eatery, our rockstar leaders work the door. Hospitality is their mission, and they don’t hold back. As a Guest Service Leader “hostess with the mostess”, you know every guest - who they are, where they want to sit, and always have their first drink already on its way. You think of yourself as a connector of people and deliverer of great times. You take pride in knowing every inch of the room and how to anticipate what’s next.


What’s Required

Team leadership – you are a natural born leader in any crowd
The ability to connect with others; you know that teamwork means success
Naturally, turn guests into your regulars; you keep them coming back for more
You continuously seek opportunities to grow and learn
Liquor Service certification


This is you

Agility - You respond quickly to your changing environment.
Curiosity - You question the way things are done with a drive to make them better.
Humility - You are ok with not always having the answer. You are fearless and put your teams needs first.
Integrity - You're honest, real and consistent. You believe in yourself and take pride in who you are and what you say.
Sense of fun - You like to have fun and enjoy what you do, you always show kindness and care.
Resiliency - In the face of challenges, you don't give up. You are resilient and only get stronger from the ups and downs.


The Perks

Flexible scheduling and competitive income opportunities.
Fast-paced, high-energy environment, we play to win.
We’re here to have a good time and don’t take ourselves too seriously.
Be a part of a community of awesome people.
Have a seat at the table and the opportunity to contribute to a growing brand.
Community partner perks and discounts; we are part of the neighbourhood after all.
Development that is always on tap means you’ll learn something new everyday
Get paid to refer your friends, great people know great people
Always innovating. Our menus is ever evolving by the season.
Gotta eat. Enjoy our food at a discounted rate.


Join our team.

Whether you are joining us for a season, a reason, or a lifetime, at LOCAL Public Eatery, you’ll only be a stranger once. Apply today.


About Us

LOCAL Public Eatery is more than a place to work, it's a community where people bond over shared values and are inspired and encouraged to be themselves. Our environment is high-energy, team-centric and results-driven; we play to win and know how to have a good time. Our people show kindness and care and take pride in who they are and what they do. Through a relentless focus on people, we provide ongoing feedback and mentorship which encourages continuous learning, growth and development.  Our teams' welcome feedback, because they know it is the key to becoming a stronger partner and leader. At LOCAL, everyone has a seat at the table and the opportunity to contribute to the future growth of the brand.

As part of the JOEY Restaurant Group, LOCAL Public Eatery has been voted as a Great Place to Work in Canada for 13 consecutive years and continues to be voted as a Best Workplace for Women, Diversity & Inclusion and Mental Wellness.

LOCAL Public Eatery is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We thank all candidates for their time and interest in working at LOCAL Public Eatery, however, only candidates under consideration for opportunities with LOCAL Public Eatery will be contacted to participate further in this process.