Solutions Engineer

Toast
Toronto, Canada
Career-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Restaurant industry professionals with product expertise will find this hybrid Solutions Engineer role with Toast appealing, as it emphasizes collaboration across teams and requires independent problem-solving.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with hospitality experience and a knack for translating product value into customer solutions
    — “Minimum two years hospitality or related industry experience required”
  • Those comfortable engaging with sales teams and delivering technical training to prospects
    — “Work closely with Sales Enablement regionally to provide training and product expertise”

Things to consider

  • This role involves a hybrid work model with in-office expectations depending on the region
    — “Our goal is to build a strong culture of connection as we work together to empower the hospitality community, regardless of location”
  • The position requires a strong understanding of POS systems and restaurant operations
    — “POS knowledge required, Restaurant operations experience a plus”

How to stand out

  • Demonstrate experience with identifying business challenges and proposing tailored solutions
    — “Learn to identify the prospect’s business challenges and whether to position the value of the Toast platform and/or the partner ecosystem as a solution”
  • Showcase your ability to communicate technical details clearly to non-technical audiences
    — “Ability to handle complex customer communications fluently while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction”
  • Highlight your independent work ethic and initiative in driving value for customers
    — “Must have the ability to work with minimal supervision”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • assist sales teams in presenting the Toast product and platform to prospects
  • become an expert in the product
  • identify the prospect’s business challenges
  • communicate gaps in product/market fit
Typical background
minimum two years hospitality or related industry experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Product And Application ExpertiseSales ProcessCustomer CommunicationProblem Solving/troubleshootingPOS KnowledgeRestaurant Operations ExperienceCommunication And Customer Service SkillsDetail Orientation

Preferred

Hospitality Industry Experience

Stack & domain

POSRestaurant OperationsCommunicationProblem SolvingTroubleshootingRestaurant Technology

About the role

Original posting from Toast

Toast creates technology to help restaurants and local businesses succeed in a digital world, helping business owners operate, increase sales, engage customers, and keep employees happy. We help restaurants streamline operations, increase revenue, and deliver amazing guest experiences through our platform that combines point of sale, guest-facing technology, and award-winning customer support. As a Toaster, you will be challenged to take on meaningful projects that will help shape the future of the company. Join us as we empower the community to delight guests, do what they love, and thrive.

We are looking for a product and application expert who will become a part of the overall sales process with the objective to drive revenue. This person will engage with prospective customers by working closely with the Sales and Product Management teams. 

A day in the life (Responsibilities) 

Assist sales teams in presenting the Toast product and platform to prospects

Become an expert in the product with complete knowledge of the technologies and the application software

Learn to identify the prospect’s business challenges and whether to position the value of the Toast platform and/or the partner ecosystem as a solution

Clearly communicate gaps in product/market fit to Product Management and Product Marketing teams

Work closely with Sales Enablement regionally to provide training and product expertise

Attend trade shows and other events as a Toast brand ambassador

Must have ability to work closely with Product Management, Sales Enablement, and Marketing teams

Must have the ability to work with minimal supervision

A strong spirit and energy to provide the best support in the restaurant industry

Comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment

What you'll need to thrive (Requirements)

Minimum two years hospitality or related industry experience required

Ability to handle complex customer communications fluently while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction

Strong problem solving/troubleshooting skills

POS knowledge required, Restaurant operations experience a plus         

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Detail oriented

Must have the ability to work with minimal supervision

AI at Toast

At Toast, one of our company values is that we're hungry to build and learn. We believe learning new AI tools empowers us to build for our customers faster, more independently, and with higher quality. We provide these tools across all disciplines, from Engineering and Product to Sales and Support, and are inspired by how our Toasters are already driving real value with them. The people who thrive here are those who embrace changes that let us build more for our customers; it’s a core part of our culture.

Our Total Rewards Philosophy 

We strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits programs that help to attract, retain, and motivate the best and brightest people in our industry. Our total rewards package goes beyond great earnings potential and provides the means to a healthy lifestyle with the flexibility to meet Toasters’ changing needs. Learn more about our benefits at https://careers.toasttab.com/toast-benefits.

This role is for a current vacancy

The base salary range for this role is listed below. The starting salary will be determined based on skills, experience, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, our total rewards components include cash compensation (overtime, bonus/commissions if eligible), equity, and benefits.

Pay Range $72,000—$115,000 CADHow Toast Uses AI in its Hiring Process

Throughout the hiring process, our goal is to get to know you. We use AI tools to support our recruiters and interviewers with tasks like note-taking, summarization, and documentation of interviews to ensure they can be fully focused on your conversation. All hiring decisions are made by people. We ask that you complete interviews and assessments on your own, without real-time AI tools, recording, or transcription bots, unless we tell you otherwise in advance. To learn more: https://careers.toasttab.com/ai-in-hiring

Our Approach to Hybrid Working

We embrace a hybrid work model that fosters in-person collaboration while valuing individual needs. Our goal is to build a strong culture of connection as we work together to empower the hospitality community, regardless of location. Please visit the Locations page on our career site to learn more about our in-office expectations by region: https://careers.toasttab.com/locations-toast

People Are the Secret Ingredient in Our Recipe for Success

At Toast, our employees are our secret ingredient—when they thrive, we thrive. The restaurant industry brings together people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and we value that same breadth at Toast. We strive to build a culture grounded in authenticity, respect, and humility, where every Toaster has a real opportunity to grow, contribute, and do their best work—raising the bar in delivering exceptional experiences for our customers and each other.

Apply today!

Toast is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive hiring process. As part of this commitment, we strive to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them to access the hiring process. If you need an accommodation to access the job application or interview process, please contact candidateaccommodations@toasttab.com.

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Source: Toast careers

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