Restaurant Operations Manager

Cibo e Vino il Fiume is seeking an experienced and organized Restaurant Operations Manager to oversee daily restaurant operations and support the team in delivering excellent food quality and guest service. This role involves coordinating staff, monitoring service standards, managing inventory, supporting customer satisfaction, and ensuring efficient workflows across restaurant operations. The ideal candidate has strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills and is comfortable working in a busy restaurant environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations and guest-service activities.
• Coordinate staff schedules, assignments, and shift workflow.
• Support and guide front-of-house and kitchen team members.
• Monitor food quality, order accuracy, and customer-service standards.
• Assist with employee onboarding, training, and performance feedback.
• Address guest concerns and help resolve service issues professionally.
• Monitor food, beverage, and restaurant supply levels.
• Assist with inventory tracking, ordering, receiving, and stock organization.
• Support POS operations and established cash-handling procedures.
• Maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked dining and service areas.
• Coordinate with kitchen and service teams to maintain efficient order flow.
• Support opening and closing procedures and daily operational checklists.
• Communicate staffing, supply, and operational needs to restaurant leadership.
• Follow food-safety, sanitation, workplace, and company procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve service efficiency and daily workflows.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant, hospitality, food-service, or operations experience.
• Previous supervisory, management, or team-lead experience is preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Dependable, professional, and comfortable taking responsibility.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Good problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Familiarity with POS systems, inventory procedures, and restaurant operations.
• Ability to support, train, and motivate team members.
• Strong attention to guest satisfaction, cleanliness, and service standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively with kitchen staff and front-of-house employees.

Benefits

• On-the-job training and management support.
• Opportunities to develop restaurant leadership and operations skills.
• Flexible scheduling may be available.
• Employee meal discounts or restaurant perks may be available.
• Supportive and team-oriented work environment.
• Additional benefits may vary by position and employment status.

About the Company

Cibo e Vino il Fiume provides a restaurant dining environment centered on food, beverages, hospitality, and guest service. The restaurant team works together to maintain organized operations, consistent service standards, and a welcoming dining experience for customers.

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 per week

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person