Restaurant/Bar Manager

We are currently seeking an experienced, energetic, and inclusive Bar & Restaurant Manager to lead day-to-day operations in a fast-paced hospitality environment. We’re looking for someone who thrives in customer service, loves creating a welcoming atmosphere, and knows how to keep both staff and guests happy while maintaining smooth operations behind the scenes.

This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone with strong hospitality experience, excellent people skills, and the ability to lead a diverse team in a busy nightlife and restaurant setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily restaurant and bar operations to ensure smooth service delivery
• Lead, motivate, and manage a team of servers, bartenders, cooks, and support staff
• Oversee food preparation, cooking processes, and food handling to maintain quality standards
• Foster an inclusive, respectful, and discrimination-free workplace culture aligned with LGBTQIA2S+ values
• Manage Excel spreadsheets related to inventory, ordering, and cash handling procedures
• Conduct interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and training of new team members with a focus on equity and inclusion
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and sanitation standards
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with suppliers for timely stock replenishment
• Handle customer inquiries, complaints, and feedback to ensure high satisfaction levels
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and welcoming environment for all guests

Skills

• Proven experience in restaurant management or hospitality leadership
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and food safety protocols
• Familiarity with POS systems and cash handling procedures
• Excellent team management and staff supervision skills
• Experience interviewing, training, and developing team members
• Exceptional customer service skills with a focus on hospitality excellence
• Ability to oversee both front-of-house and bar operations
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team
• Experience in restaurant, kitchen operations, or the food industry is highly desirable

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and an LGBTQIA2S+ affirming space. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and identities to apply.