Restaurant Manager

Job Overview

Fumée Kitchen & Cocktails is seeking a dynamic and energetic Restaurant Manager to lead our hospitality team and ensure an exceptional dining experience for every guest. In this role, you will oversee daily restaurant operations, manage staff, maintain food quality standards, and drive overall business success. Your leadership will inspire a motivated team, uphold food safety and cleanliness, and deliver outstanding customer service. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape a vibrant dining environment while fostering teamwork and operational excellence.

Duties

• Lead and supervise restaurant staff, including hiring, training, coaching, and evaluating team members to ensure high performance and excellent customer service.
• Oversee food preparation processes, ensuring quality standards are met while maintaining efficient kitchen operations.
• Manage inventory control by monitoring stock levels, ordering supplies, and minimizing waste to optimize profitability.
• Utilize POS systems such as Aloha POS and Micros POS for order processing, cash handling, and sales reconciliation with accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and maintain cleanliness standards throughout the restaurant environment.
• Conduct shift management by assigning duties, overseeing service flow, resolving customer issues promptly, and ensuring smooth operations during all hours of operation.
• Analyze profit and loss statements to identify opportunities for revenue growth and cost reduction while implementing effective budgeting strategies.

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in quick service or fast food restaurants with a strong background in food industry operations.
• Extensive knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, food handling, and safety protocols.
• Experience with POS systems such as Aloha POS and Micros POS; proficiency in cash handling is essential.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in supervising hospitality teams, conducting staff training, and managing shift operations effectively.
• Strong understanding of inventory control, food safety management, and food production processes.
• Excellent communication skills for managerial communication, team leadership, interviewing candidates, and customer service interactions.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations accurately for budgeting and financial analysis purposes.
• Previous experience in fine dining or casual dining environments is preferred; banquet or catering experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and food management practices across various restaurant formats including quick service, casual dining, or hospitality settings.

Join our team to lead with passion! We’re dedicated to creating a lively atmosphere where talented managers can thrive while delivering memorable dining experiences that keep guests coming back. This paid position offers opportunities for growth within a vibrant hospitality environment committed to excellence in every detail of food service management.

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 – 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person