Restaurant Manager

Restaurant Manager

Trailhead Pizzeria — Novato, California

Trailhead Pizzeria is seeking an experienced, hands-on Restaurant Manager to lead daily front-of-house operations and help create a welcoming, energetic neighborhood restaurant. This position reports directly to the Chef/General Manager and works closely with the kitchen and service teams to deliver excellent food, hospitality, and operational consistency.

Required Schedule

Thursday through Sunday, 12:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Applicants must be consistently available for all four scheduled days.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the front-of-house team during daily service.
• Maintain a strong presence on the dining-room floor.
• Deliver friendly, attentive, and efficient guest service.
• Train, coach, and motivate servers, hosts, bussers, and other team members.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings and communicate daily priorities.
• Coordinate closely with the Chef/GM and kitchen team.
• Manage reservations, seating, wait times, takeout orders, and guest flow.
• Address guest concerns professionally and resolve issues promptly.
• Maintain restaurant cleanliness, organization, and readiness.
• Monitor employee attendance, punctuality, uniforms, and performance.
• Ensure compliance with food-safety, alcohol-service, labor, and company policies.
• Oversee opening, shift-change, and closing procedures as assigned.
• Complete cash handling, checkout, tip, and daily sales procedures accurately.
• Monitor inventory and communicate supply or maintenance needs.
• Help control labor and operating costs while maintaining service standards.
• Support private events, promotions, and community activities.
• Step into service positions when needed to keep operations running smoothly.

Qualifications

• At least two years of restaurant leadership or management experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of full-service restaurant operations.
• Confident leadership and clear communication skills.
• Organized, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to coach employees respectfully and hold the team accountable.
• Strong guest-recovery and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with POS systems, scheduling, cash handling, and basic restaurant financial controls.
• Current California Food Protection Manager certification, or ability to obtain one.
• Responsible Beverage Service certification, or ability to obtain one.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds.

What We’re Looking For

The right candidate leads from the floor, works well with both the kitchen and service teams, and understands that great hospitality comes from consistency, urgency, teamwork, and genuine care for the guest. We want a manager who is willing to jump in wherever needed and help Trailhead Pizzeria become a favorite neighborhood gathering place.

Reports to: Chef/General Manager
Schedule: Thursday–Sunday, 12:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Employment type: Part-time, approximately 32 hours per week
Compensation: Based on experience

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid training

Work Location: In person