Restaurant Manager – BelAir Cantina

Do you enjoy leading from the floor, developing a great team, and creating memorable experiences for guests?

We’re looking for a Restaurant Manager who brings positive energy, strong leadership, and a hands-on approach to every shift. You’ll play an important role in daily restaurant operations while helping the team deliver excellent food, genuine hospitality, and consistent results.

What You’ll Do

As a Restaurant Manager, you’ll help lead daily restaurant operations by:

• Leading shifts and keeping the restaurant organized, welcoming, and guest-ready
• Coaching, motivating, and supporting hourly team members
• Delivering exceptional hospitality and responding to guest concerns
• Ensuring food, beverage, service, and cleanliness standards are consistently met
• Conducting pre-shift meetings and communicating daily priorities
• Supporting team member training, scheduling, and performance management
• Monitoring labor, sales, product quality, and other shift-level results
• Completing opening, closing, cash-handling, and administrative responsibilities
• Maintaining compliance with food safety, alcohol service, workplace safety, and company policies
• Working closely with the General Manager and other managers to achieve restaurant goals
• Helping create a respectful, accountable, and enjoyable workplace
• Supporting other company locations when occasional business needs arise

What We’re Looking For

Our ideal candidate is a confident, organized, and energetic leader who enjoys working alongside the team and taking ownership of the guest experience.

Qualifications include:

• At least one to three years of restaurant leadership or management experience
• Strong coaching, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience leading busy restaurant shifts
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while remaining calm and professional
• Basic knowledge of scheduling, labor management, inventory, and cost controls
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Reliable transportation
• Bilingual skills are a plus

A current Wisconsin Food Manager Certification and local operator’s license are preferred. We can assist the selected candidate with required certifications and eligible licensing expenses.

Schedule and Work Environment

• Five-day workweek with two scheduled days off
• Approximately 45 or more hours per week, based on business needs
• Must be available to work a combination of days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• This is an in-person, hands-on restaurant leadership position
• Occasional travel to other company locations may be required

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive compensation: [Insert Salary Range]
• Three weeks of paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance eligibility
• 401(k) with company match
• Supplemental benefit options
• Generous team member discounts at all restaurants within our group
• PerkSpot employee discount program
• Five-day workweek with two scheduled days off
• Company-paid ServSafe Manager certification
• Reimbursement for required bartender or operator licensing
• Company-provided CPR, first aid, AED, and Narcan training
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement
• A people-focused culture that values hospitality, teamwork, and individual growth

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods, sometimes up to 10 hours
• Work actively throughout the restaurant and assist the team as needed
• Occasionally lift or move restaurant products and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds
• Meet the scheduling and physical demands of a busy restaurant operation

If you’re ready to bring your leadership skills to a growing restaurant group and make an impact every shift, apply today!

Born and raised in Milwaukee, BelAir Cantina is a Wisconsin staple with a tremendous lineup of tacos, mouthwatering margaritas, and more. Chef Noe mixes traditional Mexican cooking with unique flavors and techniques for a menu that’s deliciously different and full of fresh ingredients. The BelAir vibe is at once laid-back and full of energy—the perfect spot to gather. Inspired by authenticity, defined by innovation, BelAir brings warmth and sincerity to a dining experience like no other.

Salary : $44,000 - $50,000