Restaurant Manager Salaried Full-Time

Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Position Type: Full-Time (Salaried)

Compensation: $60,000 – $75,000 / year Performance Incentives

Schedule Expectation: 40–45 Hours/Week

Why Join Our Leadership Team?

We are a premier, high-end hospitality concept in Colorado Springs dedicated to delivering unforgettable guest experiences through culinary excellence and refined table service. We believe that exceptional guest experiences start with an empowered, high-integrity leadership team.

We are looking for a sharp, driven, and detail-oriented Salaried Restaurant Manager who takes pride in shift mastery, team leadership, and guest satisfaction. If you are a high-performing hospitality leader looking for a workplace that values quality over quick fixes and respects your work-life balance, this is the role for you.

What You Will Own & Achieve

1. Operational & Shift Excellence

• Flawless Shift Execution: Lead daily floor operations with precision, setting the tone for energy, speed, and hospitality during every lunch and dinner service.

• Meticulous Detail Standards: Maintain relentless oversight of dining room readiness, floor cleanliness, health & safety compliance, and guest touchpoints.

• Problem-Solving & Leadership: Act as the direct operational point of contact during service, stepping in to resolve guest concerns, support floor staff, and optimize service flow.

2. Premium Beverage & FOH Standards

• Cocktail & Beverage Leadership: Utilize working knowledge of cocktails, spirits, and bartending standards to maintain high beverage quality, accurate pour controls, and bar efficiency.

• Elevated Service Delivery: Coach FOH team members on elevated, step-of-service hospitality, ensuring guest loyalty and high review scores.

3. Team Development & Culture

• Culture Champion: Model high ethical standards, open communication, and high moral integrity in every interaction.

• Mentorship & Accountability: Conduct effective pre-shift lineups, ongoing staff training, and constructive coaching to maintain low turnover and high team morale.

What We Are Looking For (Applicant Profile)

• Proven Experience: 2 years of full-service management experience in an elevated, high-volume dining or upscale casual environment.

• Beverage Fluency: Baseline working knowledge of craft cocktails, spirit categories, and full-service bar management best practices.

• Character & Mindset: Self-starter attitude with high moral integrity, strong professional ethics, and an uncompromising attention to detail.

• Flexibility: Open availability to work peak restaurant hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays, within a balanced 40–45 hour workweek.

• Physical Capability: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during active shifts and comfortably lift up to 40 lbs.

Compensation, Benefits & Culture

• Competitive Pay: $60,000 – $75,000 starting base salary (commensurate with leadership experience).

• Work-Life Balance Commitment: Target 40–45 hour workweeks designed to prevent burnout and foster long-term career growth.

• Career Pathing: Clear opportunities for advancement, bonus structures, and professional development within our growing restaurant group.

• Supportive Environment: Leadership that listens, provides resources, and actively supports FOH and BOH operations.

How to Apply

If you are a high-integrity restaurant leader who takes pride in running flawless shifts and delivering elevated service, we want to speak with you. Submit your resume and a brief introduction outlining your hospitality background and leadership philosophy.

• Proven Full-Service Management: Minimum 2 years of hands-on management experience in a high-volume, full-service upscale dining environment (fast-food, quick-service, or non-restaurant retail management experience will not be considered).
• Professional Accountability: Demonstrated track record of high moral integrity, punctuality, and professional reliability. Candidates with a history of unexcused absences, job-hopping without growth, or pattern attendance issues need not apply.
• Schedule Ownership: Unrestricted flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays within a structured 40–45 hour workweek. Reliable personal transportation and open communication availability during scheduled operational windows are required.

The Melting Pot in Colorado Springs brings people together with a fun, interactive fondue dining experience. We’re looking for a Restaurant Manager who can lead a high-energy team, deliver great guest experiences, and keep service running smoothly. If you’re passionate about hospitality and motivating others, this is a great place to grow and make an impact.