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Back of House Manager

Winking Lizard Tavern
Independence, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 10/21/2025 CLOSED ON 12/21/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Back of House Manager position at Winking Lizard Tavern?

Please note this is an HOURLY position and the starting wage depends on experience. Starting wage and a total of 50 hours per week, 40 hours regular, 10 hours OT.

This position is currently for near, or close to, the advertised location.

Job Title: Assistant Kitchen Manager

Reports to: General Manager
FLSA: Non-Exempt

We are always seeking motivated Back of the House Managers to join our Winking Lizard Family!

For 41 years, we’ve been a market leader. We’re stable, our brand is strong, and we love to develop people. We have over 130 people on staff with 10 years at The Lizard and generations of customers that make it one big family!

If you’re hard-working, dependable, and passionate about what you do, we have a great home for you whether for a short time or a long-term career! 60% of our managers have been promoted from within! The Winking Lizard will be your second home!

We provide training, competitive pay, and stability for our employees. We are Ohio proud, and we produce classic American high-quality food, an amazing Tour of Beers and one of the best places to watch your favorite games.

Benefits

  • Free/discounted Shift Meals for Employees
  • Closed Most Major Holidays
  • Paid Vacation for FT/401K
  • Schedule Flexibility
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Opportunities for growth and promotion

Qualifications

  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work well in teams
  • Positive Attitude
  • Willingness to learn and accept feedback

General Job Responsibilities

  • Quality Control
  • Provides leadership and direction to employees
  • Always practices and maintains sanitary and safe food handling procedures.
  • Smiles and displays a positive attitude and is attentive to guests’ needs.
  • Maintains a clean, sanitized, and organized workstation and surrounding area, sweeping floors throughout the shift, and stocking all necessary supplies.
  • Assists team members as needed.
  • Properly uses chemicals when cleaning and complies with MSDS regulations
  • Maintains an excellent personal appearance by following Winking Lizard uniform guidelines and personal hygiene standards by being in clean uniform prior to the start of each shift.
  • Monitors ticket times throughout the shift and informs management of issues when necessary.

Winking Lizard is a non-smoking establishment and abides by the Ohio Smoke-free Workplace Act for both guests and employees. Employees are not permitted to smoke in or around the building, while on the clock or on break.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Winking Lizard is a non-smoking establishment and abides by the Ohio Smoke-free Workplace Act for both guests and employees. Employees are not permitted to smoke in or around the building, while on the clock or on break. Is this something you are going to be able to do?

Experience:

  • Full Serving Dining Management: 1 year (Required)
  • Cooking: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Required)
  • Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $58,000

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