Restaurant Manager for Casual Dining - High Energy Concept #ZDG 3632904

High-Volume Casual Seafood Restaurant - Restaurant Manager

We are seeking an energetic, hands-on Restaurant Manager to help lead the front-of-house team at a lively, high-volume casual seafood restaurant.

This role is ideal for a hospitality leader who enjoys being present on the floor, connecting with guests, motivating the team, and creating an upbeat atmosphere where people enjoy both working and dining. The Restaurant Manager will partner with the General Manager to ensure every shift runs smoothly while keeping the guest experience at the center of every decision.

Responsibilities

Lead an Exceptional Guest Experience

• Create a welcoming, fun, and energetic environment where every guest feels valued and appreciated.
• Remain highly visible in the dining room, engaging with guests and ensuring they receive friendly, attentive, and efficient service.
• Anticipate guest needs and address questions, concerns, or service opportunities promptly and professionally.
• Build relationships with regular guests and help create memorable experiences that encourage repeat visits.
• Ensure the restaurant's atmosphere remains upbeat, inviting, and consistent with the brand's personality.

Lead and Motivate the Front-of-House Team

• Lead, coach, and motivate hosts, servers, bartenders, bussers, and other front-of-house team members.
• Set the tone for each shift by bringing positive energy, clear communication, and a team-first attitude.
• Conduct engaging pre-shift meetings that communicate daily goals, menu features, service expectations, and opportunities to celebrate the team.
• Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to strengthen service skills, confidence, teamwork, and overall performance.
• Recognize strong performance and create a workplace where employees feel supported, challenged, and excited to come to work.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, and development of front-of-house employees.

Drive Smooth and Energetic Service

• Coordinate front-of-house operations to ensure efficient seating, accurate orders, timely service, and strong communication between the dining room, bar, and kitchen.
• Monitor the flow of service and make real-time adjustments to maintain a positive guest experience during busy periods.
• Assist the General Manager with opening and closing procedures, staffing decisions, shift execution, and daily restaurant operations.
• Ensure the dining room, entrance, bar, restrooms, and guest-facing areas are clean, organized, and ready for service.
• Maintain strong service standards while allowing the team's personality and enthusiasm to shine.

Support Sales and Restaurant Performance

• Encourage the team to make genuine menu recommendations and confidently promote featured dishes, beverages, and add-on items.
• Support initiatives that increase guest satisfaction, repeat business, sales, and average check.
• Assist with cash handling, sales reconciliation, deposits, and accurate shift reporting.
• Help monitor labor, inventory, supplies, and operating expenses while protecting the quality of the guest experience.
• Partner with the General Manager to identify opportunities to improve service, teamwork, and restaurant performance.

Maintain Quality, Safety, and Cleanliness

• Ensure food and beverages are delivered accurately, promptly, and according to presentation standards.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, alcohol service, and workplace safety requirements.
• Conduct regular checks of guest areas to ensure cleanliness, organization, and operational readiness.
• Reinforce company policies and procedures while maintaining a respectful and enjoyable work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of restaurant management experience in a high-volume, full-service environment.
• Strong passion for hospitality, guest service, and creating memorable dining experiences.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a front-of-house team.
• Positive, energetic, and approachable leadership style.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain calm, organized, and engaged during busy shifts.
• Strong understanding of front-of-house operations and service standards.
• Experience with POS systems and restaurant management software.
• Basic knowledge of labor management, inventory, cash handling, and cost controls.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Health Benefits
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Direct Deposit
• Employee Discounts
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities
• Fun, Team-Oriented Work Environment

If you are a people-focused leader who enjoys creating great energy, developing a strong team, and making sure every guest leaves happy, we would love to hear from you.

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