What are the responsibilities and job description for the Restaurant Manager position at Tavistock Restaurant Collection?
Description
Job Title: Restaurant Manager
Location: Lake Nona, Orlando, FL
Company: Tavistock Restaurant Collection
Job Type: Full-Time
About Tavistock Restaurant Collection & Lake Nona
Tavistock Restaurant Collection is a rapidly growing, privately held hospitality company operating distinctive dining concepts across the United States. In Lake Nona, our portfolio includes destination experiences such as Canvas Restaurant & Market, Chroma Modern Bar Kitchen, Park Pizza & Brewing Company, and Boxi Park, with additional concepts and opportunities continuing to evolve.
Lake Nona is one of Central Florida’s most dynamic and forward-looking communities. At the heart of the community, Lake Nona Town Center is a 100-acre, open-air destination for shopping, dining, entertainment, events, art, and hospitality—designed to bring people together and create memorable experiences.
Working with Tavistock Restaurant Collection in Lake Nona means contributing to more than a single restaurant: it is an opportunity to help shape the culinary and hospitality experiences within a growing community known for innovation, connection, and exceptional guest experiences.
As a Restaurant Manager you will help create the daily service moments that turn guests into regulars, while developing a team that delivers genuine, polished, and memorable hospitality.
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day restaurant operations, including floor management, shift execution, guest recovery, reservations, pacing, and service standards.
- Coach, train, and motivate servers, bartenders, hosts, and support staff to deliver warm, attentive, and consistent hospitality.
- Maintain a visible leadership presence during service and model urgency, professionalism, and a guest-first mindset.
- Assist with hiring, onboarding, scheduling, performance management, and team-member development.
- Monitor labor, sales, inventory, cash handling, and other operational controls during assigned shifts.
- Partner with culinary and beverage leadership to ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality food and beverage execution.
- Support special events, promotions, and community activations across the Lake Nona portfolio.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety, alcohol-service requirements, and sanitation standards.
- Address guest concerns promptly and professionally while identifying opportunities to improve the overall guest experience.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Professional development and advancement opportunities within a growing hospitality organization.
- A collaborative, high-energy workplace where hospitality and community are at the center of the work.
Requirements
Qualifications
- 2 years of restaurant management or supervisory experience in a full-service, high-volume environment.
- Strong knowledge of front-of-house service standards, labor management, guest recovery, and shift operations.
- Demonstrated ability to coach teams and build positive working relationships.
- Experience with wine, beer, spirits, cocktails, and responsible alcohol service is preferred.
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.