Restaurant Manager, Fine Dining & Fast Casual
Overview
You will lead daily operations for a full-service restaurant in Baltimore, overseeing a team of 20+ staff and driving guest satisfaction. You own the front and back of house, from hiring to food quality, ensuring every shift runs without friction. You will report directly to the owner and collaborate with the culinary team to refine menus and control costs. This role stands out for its blend of hands-on coaching and strategic operations, with a path to multi-unit management.
What You'll Do9
- 1Hire, train, and coach staff to deliver consistent service, setting clear performance standards from day one.
- 2Oversee food prep and plating, ensuring quality and safety standards align with health codes.
- 3Run POS systems (Aloha POS, Micros POS) for accurate orders, payments, and end-of-day reconciliation.
- 4Track inventory and food costs, adjusting orders to reduce waste and hit margin targets.
- 5Enforce sanitation and safety protocols, conducting daily walkthroughs and weekly audits.
- 6Build staff schedules that match traffic patterns, balancing labor costs with coverage.
- 7Lead weekly training sessions on service, food handling, and upselling techniques.
- 8Resolve guest complaints on the floor, turning issues into repeat visits.
- 9Partner with the kitchen on menu changes, testing new dishes for feasibility and cost.
Requirements8
- 13+ years managing quick service or fast food restaurants, with hands-on kitchen experience.
- 2Proficiency with Aloha POS and Micros POS, including reporting and troubleshooting.
- 3Track record of supervising teams of 10+ in high-volume settings.
- 4Experience in fine dining or casual dining, with a focus on guest experience.
- 5Solid grasp of inventory control, budgeting, and P&L analysis.
- 6Food safety certification (ServSafe or equivalent) is required.
- 7Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- 8Background in catering or banquet ops is a plus.
Salary Insight
$60 - $73k per year
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