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Restaurant Floor Manager

Cafe Zola + Zola Bistro
Ann Arbor, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 7/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/6/2026

At Zola, our managers lead by example. You'll be an active presence on the floor, supporting the team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and helping the restaurant operate smoothly every day.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead daily front-of-house operations and ensure smooth service
  • Coach, motivate, and develop servers, hosts, bartenders, expo and support staff
  • Maintain Zola's standards of hospitality, food quality and service
  • Train, schedule, and evaluate team members
  • Monitor labor costs, productivity and sales performance
  • Resolve guest concerns with professionalism and genuine hospitality
  • Work closely with the culinary team to ensure seamless communication
  • Maintain cleanliness, organization, and health department standards
  • Check quality of deliveries and accuracy of invoices
  • Support marketing initiatives, seasonal promotions, and special events

Qualifications

  • 2 years of restaurant management experience
  • Strong leadership and team-building skills
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
  • Experience managing high-volume dining environments
  • Strong understanding of labor management and restaurant financials
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure and make sound decisions
  • Flexible availability, including mornings, nights, weekends and holidays
  • Knowledge of food and drink preparation and presentation
  • Food safety certification preferred

What We're Looking For

  • Passion for hospitality
  • Positive, hands-on leadership style
  • High attention to detail
  • Professional appearance and demeanor
  • Ability to inspire and retain great employees
  • Commitment to continuous improvement

We Offer

  • Competitive salary. Starting salary: $50,000–$60,000 annually, based on experience
  • Performance-based raises and advancement opportunities
  • Shift meal allowance
  • Dining discounts
  • Paid time off
  • Ongoing training and leadership development
  • Opportunities for career growth within Zola

Apply today and become part of the Zola team.

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Paid training

Education:

  • Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Restaurant management: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

  • ServSafe manager certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Required)
  • Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000

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