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Restaurant Manager JN -092025-165916

Goodwin Recruiting
West Hartford, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 5/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2026
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Our restaurants share one mission: to deliver dining experiences that are as unforgettable as they are exceptional. We are seeking a Restaurant Manager who is guest-focused, team-driven, and passionate about creating memorable dining experiences.

The ideal candidate excels at building authentic guest connections, leading by example, and developing strong, motivated teams. They bring an energetic and welcoming presence to the dining room while ensuring smooth, polished operations that reflect our uncompromising commitment to quality, service, style, and hospitality.

This leader will play a key role in shaping an engaging guest experience, cultivating talent, and fostering a culture where both guests and team members feel valued. The Restaurant Manager will drive consistency, inspire hospitality, and create lasting impressions that embody the distinctive identity of the brand

Benefits & Perks for Managers

  • Earn PTO from day one: 16 days each calendar year (prorated based on start date). After 5 years, PTO increases to 21 days.
  • Restaurants closed Thanksgiving & Christmas.
  • 30 hours a week is considered full time and eligible for benefits.
  • Company pays 50% of all company-sponsored benefits (medical, dental & vision). With medical enrollment, a $15k life insurance policy is included.
  • Company pays 100% of short- and long-term disability benefits for managers.
  • Additional options include Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Pet Insurance, plus Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Account, and Transit/Parking programs for full-time employees.
  • Free shift meal when working.
  • Monthly voucher card with food allowance added on the 1st of each month. 20% off non-alcoholic items when dining in-restaurant with up to 3 guests (voucher card cannot be used with discount).
  • Career growth opportunities across all restaurant locations.
  • 401(k) plan, eligible after 1 year, with company match up to 4% (fully vested).

Minimum of 2 years previous sous chef experience required, in a fine/upscale dining establishment a plus, 2 years management experience, and a culinary degree preferred. Great working environment.

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share. JOB ID: 165916 #post

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