Restaurant Manager - Part Time (Weekends Required)

Experienced restaurant manager with a strong background in upscale dining, bar, and hospitality operations. Skilled in team leadership, customer service, inventory management, staff development, and maintaining high operational standards. Proven ability to increase guest satisfaction while managing daily operations efficiently in fast-paced environments.

Restaurant Manager — Experience & Skill Set

Professional Experience

• 3+ years of restaurant or hospitality management experience

• Experience supervising front-of-house and/or bar operations

• Staff scheduling, hiring, onboarding, and training

• Inventory management and vendor ordering

• Cash handling and daily sales reconciliation

• Experience managing high-volume service periods

• Knowledge of liquor laws, food safety, and health department compliance

• Customer service and guest recovery experience

• Event coordination and nightlife/lounge operations experience preferred

• Experience using POS systems and reservation platforms

Core Skill Set

Leadership & Team Management

• Staff supervision and motivation

• Conflict resolution

• Team building

• Performance coaching

• Delegation and accountability

Operations Management

• Opening and closing procedures

• Inventory control

• Labor cost management

• Scheduling and payroll coordination

• Vendor relations

• Quality control standards

Customer Service

• Guest relations

• Handling customer complaints professionally

• Creating upscale guest experiences

• Maintaining a welcoming atmosphere

Financial Skills

• Cost control

• Understanding profit margins

Compliance & Safety

• Food safety standards

• Alcohol compliance and ID verification

• Health department regulations

• Emergency procedures

• ADA and occupancy awareness

Communication Skills

• Strong verbal communication

• Professional email and phone etiquette

• Staff training communication

• Problem-solving under pressure

Technology Skills

• POS systems (Toast, Square, Clover, etc.)

• Scheduling software

• Social media coordination helpful

Ideal Traits

• Organized and dependable

• Strong attention to detail

• Professional appearance and demeanor

• Ability to multitask in fast-paced environments

• Calm under pressure

• Flexible schedule availability (nights/weekends/holidays)

• Bartending experience a plus