Restaurant Manager

At Northstar Café, great food starts with exceptional ingredients, a commitment to sustainability, and a passion for doing things the right way. Known for its high-quality, scratch-made cuisine, Northstar takes pride in sourcing the best ingredients and creating an exceptional dining experience for every guest.

Northstar believes in growing from within and investing in its people. Through hands-on training, professional development, and opportunities for advancement, team members are encouraged to build their skills, develop as leaders, and grow their careers within the organization.

The Opportunity

Northstar Café is seeking a motivated, hands-on Restaurant Manager to lead all aspects of restaurant operations. This is an all-encompassing leadership role for someone who enjoys seeing the big picture, developing people, and creating an outstanding experience for both guests and employees.

This position goes beyond traditional front-of-house or back-of-house management. The Restaurant Manager will oversee the entire operation, working across service, culinary execution, team development, financial performance, and daily operations to ensure the restaurant consistently delivers on Northstar’s high standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced restaurant leader ready to take the next step or a high-performing recent graduate eager to build a long-term career in restaurant management. Northstar values ambition, accountability, curiosity, and a willingness to learn, providing the training and support needed to develop the next generation of hospitality leaders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Restaurant Operations: Oversee all aspects of daily restaurant operations, including front-of-house service, back-of-house execution, staffing, and overall performance.
• Develop and Inspire Teams: Recruit, train, coach, and mentor team members while fostering a positive, collaborative culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement.
• Deliver an Exceptional Guest Experience: Maintain high standards for hospitality, service, food quality, and consistency while ensuring every guest feels welcome and valued.
• Champion Scratch-Made Cuisine: Partner with culinary and service teams to uphold Northstar’s commitment to quality ingredients, thoughtful preparation, and exceptional food.
• Drive Business Performance: Monitor sales, labor, food costs, inventory, and other key performance indicators to support operational efficiency and profitability.
• Oversee Food Quality and Safety: Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, sanitation standards, and established operating procedures.
• Build a Strong Team Culture: Create an environment where employees feel supported, challenged, and empowered to grow professionally.
• Support Sustainable Practices: Uphold Northstar’s commitment to sustainability, responsible sourcing, and mindful operational practices.
• Lead Through Example: Maintain a visible, hands-on leadership presence throughout the restaurant, stepping in wherever needed to support the team and keep operations running smoothly.
• Identify Opportunities for Improvement: Evaluate restaurant processes, implement solutions, and contribute ideas that enhance the guest experience, employee engagement, and business results.