What are the responsibilities and job description for the Restaurant Manager position at The Manager's Table?
Company Description The Manager’s Table specializes in placing proven restaurant management talent as a higher-quality alternative to traditional job boards and third-party recruiters. Instead of relying on unvetted applications, the company focuses on culture fit and readiness to perform from day one, helping restaurants avoid costly mis-hires. Their process is designed to shorten hiring timelines and deliver managers who can immediately support operational excellence. The Manager’s Table is committed to quality, trust, and client satisfaction, offering efficient staffing solutions tailored to the unique needs of restaurant operations.
Role Description The Restaurant Manager at The Manager’s Table will oversee daily front-of-house operations, ensuring smooth service and a positive dining experience for every guest. This full-time, on-site role in Delray Beach, FL includes managing staff schedules, leading pre-shift meetings, monitoring service standards, and resolving guest concerns in real time. The Restaurant Manager will support hiring, onboarding, and training team members, while reinforcing company policies and a collaborative, respectful workplace culture. This role will also oversee food and beverage quality, coordinate with the culinary team, and monitor inventory, ordering, and cost controls. The Restaurant Manager will track key performance metrics, support local marketing initiatives, and work closely with ownership or senior leadership to achieve financial and operational goals.
Qualifications
- Strong customer-facing skills, including Customer Service and Customer Satisfaction, with a track record of creating welcoming, guest-focused environments.
- Effective Communication skills for leading teams, giving feedback, handling guest issues, and collaborating with kitchen and bar staff.
- Experience in Hiring, onboarding, and training restaurant team members, with the ability to build high-performing, inclusive teams.
- Hands-on knowledge of Food & Beverage operations, including menu execution, quality control, and basic cost and inventory management.
- Previous experience in restaurant or hospitality management (supervisory or managerial level preferred).
- Proven ability to stay calm under pressure, multitask during peak shifts, and make sound decisions quickly.
- Working knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation regulations in food service environments.
- Basic proficiency with point-of-sale (POS) systems and common restaurant management tools or software.
- Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by restaurant operations.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; additional hospitality or business education is a plus.