Restaurant Manager at Goodwin Recruiting

Are you a people-first restaurant manager who loves the business? I'm looking for an experienced, guest-focused Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations and support the General Manager in driving excellence across service, operations, and team development. The ideal candidate thrives in high-volume, upscale dining environments, inspires their team, and is passionate about hospitality and wine culture.

Restaurant Manager Rewards

·       Competitive base salary + performance incentives

·       Generous PTO and flexible scheduling

·       Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits

·       401(k) with company match

·       Opportunities for growth in a rapidly expanding hospitality group

·       Unique Experiences: Wine country trips and a values-driven, creative work culture

Restaurant Manager Requirements

·       Lead with a guest-first mentality and a composed, professional demeanor in all situations.

·       Embody our “Hungry, Humble, and Smart” ethos—eager to learn, collaborative, resourceful, and quick-thinking.

·       Inspire, mentor, and develop team members, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous growth.

·       Oversee FOH daily operations to ensure consistency in service, quality, presentation, and cleanliness.

·       Maintain efficient scheduling, labor management, and inventory control.

·       Partner with culinary leadership to uphold high standards for food quality and presentation.

·       Support P&L management, budgeting, and cost control initiatives.

·       Identify opportunities to increase revenue and profitability while maintaining the guest experience.

·       Build strong guest relationships through floor presence, polished interactions, and responsive service recovery.

·       Model an understanding and appreciation for wine, cocktails, and whiskey, with a preference for beginner sommelier-level knowledge.

·       At least three+ years of direct, progressive restaurant management experience in upscale, polished dining environment

·       A guest-focused mindset and people-first mentality

·       A love of food and wine, as well as a passion for hospitality

·       The desire for continued growth for yourself, and your restaurant