Restaurant Manager - Upscale Casual Dining & Beverage Concept

Position Overview

We are seeking a polished and well-rounded Restaurant Manager with a strong background in full-service dining and beverage-driven operations. This role requires a hands-on hospitality leader who can oversee daily operations, lead teams effectively, and deliver exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has prior General Manager-level experience, understands the operational demands of full-service restaurants, and brings experience beyond fast-casual dining concepts.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Guest Experience

• Oversee daily restaurant operations to ensure smooth and efficient service
• Maintain high standards of hospitality, cleanliness, and operational execution
• Lead floor operations during peak service periods with strong guest interaction
• Address guest concerns professionally and proactively

Team Leadership & Development

• Recruit, train, coach, and develop front-of-house team members and shift leaders
• Foster a positive, accountable, and hospitality-focused culture
• Lead by example with strong communication and visible floor leadership

Beverage Program Oversight

• Support and oversee beverage operations including beer, wine, and liquor sales
• Ensure responsible alcohol service and compliance with all regulations
• Monitor beverage performance, inventory, and cost controls

Financial & Operational Performance

• Support labor management, inventory controls, and operational efficiency
• Assist in driving sales growth and profitability initiatives
• Ensure execution of company standards, systems, and procedures

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a General Manager or senior restaurant leader required
• Strong full-service restaurant background required
• Experience managing beverage-focused operations, including beer, wine, and liquor sales
• Experience beyond fast-casual dining environments strongly preferred
• Proven leadership experience in high-volume restaurant settings
• Strong communication, organizational, and team development skills
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced service environments

Ideal Candidate Profile

A hospitality-driven leader who combines operational discipline with strong people leadership. This individual is comfortable managing full-service restaurant operations, understands beverage-driven environments, and thrives in high-energy settings where guest experience and team culture are top priorities.