Restaurant Manager

Restaurant Managers Needed

Lead people. Run great shifts. Grow with a brand on the rise.

Founded in 2012, The Dirty Buffalo brings the bold flavors and no-nonsense hospitality of Western New York to Hampton Roads. We’re a family-owned, locally operated restaurant known for legendary wings, strong systems, and a team-first culture. We’re continuing to expand across the Southeast—and we’re building a deep bench of leadership to grow with us.

We’re currently hiring Restaurant Managers for multiple leadership roles, including Service, Operations, and future General Manager–track positions. If you’re an experienced leader—or a high-potential restaurant professional ready to step up—we want to hear from you.

Who This Role is For

This role is intentionally broad. We’re open to managers who excel in different areas, including:

• Front-of-house leadership and guest experience

• Operations, systems, and execution

• Training, development, and culture-building
  Sales, upselling, and driving results

• Future GM or multi-unit leadership

• We’ll place the right people in the right roles.
   

We’ll place the right people in the right roles.
 

What You’ll Do

• Leading shifts and supporting the team on the floor

• Hiring, onboarding, training, and developing team members

• Delivering a consistently great guest experience

• Managing daily operations including scheduling, cash handling, and POS

• Upholding cleanliness, safety, and brand standards

• Communicating clearly with staff, management, and corporate partners

• Following—and helping reinforce—systems, procedures, and checklists

What We’re Looking For

• 2 years of restaurant experience or 2 years of management experience

• A people-first mindset with strong leadership instincts
  Comfort in a fast-paced, hands-on environment

• Organized, accountable, and solutions-oriented

• Willingness to learn systems and adapt as the brand grows

• Interest in a long-term career with room to advance
   

Physical & Schedule Expectations

You must be able to, with reasonable accommodation:

• Be on your feet for most of your shift

• Work weekends and holidays

• Lift up to 50 lbs

• Work in all weather conditions (Buffalo roots run deep)

• Operate standard restaurant equipment

• Communicate effectively with guests and team members

• Competitive salary performance-based bonuses (paid quarterly)

• Full benefits package including:

  • Health, dental, vision

  • 401(k)

  • Life & disability insurance

  • Parental leave

  • Free meals

• A fun, energetic, team-driven work environment

• Structured training and clear operational systems

• Real growth opportunities with a brand expanding across the East Coast

Not sure which manager role fits you best? Apply anyway—we’ll figure that out together.