Restaurant Manager

Pit 14 BBQ - Restaurant Manager

Join the Team

Pit 14 takes pride in serving authentic barbecue, cold local beer, and genuine Black Hills hospitality in a fast-paced, family-friendly atmosphere. We're looking for a hands-on Restaurant Manager who thrives on leading people, creating memorable guest experiences, and building a team that treats every customer like a regular.

If you're the type of leader who isn't afraid to jump behind the line during a rush, greet guests in the dining room, or coach your team to be better every day, we'd love to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of Pit 14 BBQ, ensuring every shift runs smoothly.
• Create an outstanding guest experience by setting the standard for hospitality, speed, cleanliness, and food quality.
• Hire, train, coach, and develop an engaged team that takes pride in their work and supports one another.
• Manage scheduling, labor costs, and daily staffing to keep operations running efficiently.
• Work alongside the kitchen team to maintain consistency in our smoked meats, sides, and menu offerings.
• Maintain high standards for food safety, sanitation, and health code compliance.
• Manage inventory, place orders, monitor food costs, and minimize waste.
• Utilize Toast POS for sales, cash management, reporting, and daily operational oversight.
• Resolve guest concerns professionally while turning great service into loyal, repeat customers.
• Collaborate with ownership on promotions, special events, catering opportunities, and continuous improvements.

Requirements

• Restaurant management experience in full-service, fast-casual, or high-volume hospitality.
• A proven leader who can motivate a team, hold people accountable, and build a positive culture.
• Passion for food, hospitality, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to multitask under pressure.
• Experience managing labor, inventory, food costs, and daily financial performance.
• Working knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen operations.
• Experience with Toast POS or similar restaurant management systems is preferred.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

What Success Looks Like

• Guests leave talking about both the barbecue and the service.
• The restaurant is clean, organized, and running efficiently.
• Team members enjoy coming to work and continue growing within the business.
• Food quality is consistent every day.
• Labor and food costs stay on target while sales continue to grow.

Why Pit 14?

At Pit 14 BBQ, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on a growing local business. We believe great barbecue brings people together, and we're building a team that shares that mindset. You'll work alongside owners who are invested in the business, empowered to make decisions, and encouraged to bring new ideas to the table.

If you're ready to lead a great team, serve incredible barbecue, and help create one of the Black Hills' favorite gathering spots, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person