Goodwin Recruiting
Do you thrive in a high-volume, dynamic dining environment where every detail matters? Are you passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences with food and cocktails you can truly be proud of? Join our trendy upscale-casual, full-service restaurant featuring outstanding cuisine, craft cocktails, and a vibrant atmosphere! This role is perfect for a hospitality professional who embraces a guest-first mentality and excels in fine dining service standards.
Restaurant Manager Key Responsibilities
Supervise, train, and coach floor and bar staff to maintain exceptional service standards Support the General Manager with ordering, inventory management, and guest service excellence Manage floor operations during busy service periods with composure and efficiency Oversee beverage program operations and eventually manage beverage ordering as Area of Responsibility (excluding wine) Maintain fine dining service protocols and stepped service standards Utilize administrative skills including Excel proficiency for reporting and analysis Perform additional duties as assigned by the General Manager to ensure smooth daily operations Restaurant Manager
Required Qualifications Minimum 2+ years experience
as a Restaurant Manager in an upscale-casual restaurant with full bar operations (wine, beer, spirits) Fine Dining servers/bartenders ready to transition into leadership are welcomed to apply! Bar background essential
- experience in beverage operations and management Experience with upscale local or regional restaurant groups strongly preferred Proven ability to perform under pressure during high-volume meal periods Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with attention to detail Administrative proficiency, particularly with Excel Experience with financial planning, reporting, and inventory analysis preferred Demonstrates loyalty and genuine passion for hospitality service Experience with Toast POS Local candidates only - no relocations considered Restaurant Manager
What We Offer
Competitive Compensation & Benefits:
Highly competitive salary, up to $70,000 Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits effective 1st of the month following 30 days of employment 2 weeks paid vacation in first year Work with a great, well-functioning management team Outstanding cuisine you can genuinely be proud of Restaurant Manager Schedule: 5 days per week (55-60 hours total) Restaurant operates 7 days: dinner service daily, brunch Saturday and Sunday Why Join Us?
Work in an environment that values excellence, teamwork, and genuine hospitality. Our restaurant group combines the energy of high-volume service with the quality standards of fine dining, creating an exciting and rewarding workplace for hospitality professionals who take pride in their craft.
Restaurant Manager Key Responsibilities
Supervise, train, and coach floor and bar staff to maintain exceptional service standards Support the General Manager with ordering, inventory management, and guest service excellence Manage floor operations during busy service periods with composure and efficiency Oversee beverage program operations and eventually manage beverage ordering as Area of Responsibility (excluding wine) Maintain fine dining service protocols and stepped service standards Utilize administrative skills including Excel proficiency for reporting and analysis Perform additional duties as assigned by the General Manager to ensure smooth daily operations Restaurant Manager
Required Qualifications Minimum 2+ years experience
as a Restaurant Manager in an upscale-casual restaurant with full bar operations (wine, beer, spirits) Fine Dining servers/bartenders ready to transition into leadership are welcomed to apply! Bar background essential
- experience in beverage operations and management Experience with upscale local or regional restaurant groups strongly preferred Proven ability to perform under pressure during high-volume meal periods Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with attention to detail Administrative proficiency, particularly with Excel Experience with financial planning, reporting, and inventory analysis preferred Demonstrates loyalty and genuine passion for hospitality service Experience with Toast POS Local candidates only - no relocations considered Restaurant Manager
What We Offer
Competitive Compensation & Benefits:
Highly competitive salary, up to $70,000 Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits effective 1st of the month following 30 days of employment 2 weeks paid vacation in first year Work with a great, well-functioning management team Outstanding cuisine you can genuinely be proud of Restaurant Manager Schedule: 5 days per week (55-60 hours total) Restaurant operates 7 days: dinner service daily, brunch Saturday and Sunday Why Join Us?
Work in an environment that values excellence, teamwork, and genuine hospitality. Our restaurant group combines the energy of high-volume service with the quality standards of fine dining, creating an exciting and rewarding workplace for hospitality professionals who take pride in their craft.