Restaurant Manager - M.L.Rose

A.Ray Hospitality•Nashville, TN
•$62,000 - $72,000•Onsite

About The Position

M.L.Rose is a locally owned Nashville restaurant group serving made-from-scratch food in busy neighborhood restaurants. The Restaurant Manager is developed to run the entire restaurant on a shift, while building expertise and developing a team within their department. The role owns department sales and profitability, budgets, forecasts, P&L, scheduling and labor, inventory and ordering, and hiring, coaching, and developing team members. Managers are expected to be visible throughout the building during busy periods, deliver a strong guest experience, communicate direct and timely feedback, follow operating systems, understand performance numbers, resolve issues promptly, and celebrate team successes. The hiring process includes a short video call, an in-depth interview reviewing recent jobs, a conversation with the Director of Operations, and a shift with the team before an offer. The position is full-time and in person in Nashville. Salary is $62,000–$72,000 based on experience, with quarterly bonus potential.

Requirements

  • Experience managing in a high-volume, full-service restaurant or bar.
  • A track record, supported by numbers, of developing and coaching a team, managing food or liquor costs and labor, and driving sales.
  • Experience hiring and building a team, beyond running an existing team.
  • ServSafe Manager certification, or obtain it within the first 30 days.

Responsibilities

  • Run shifts from start to finish for their department and the entire restaurant.
  • Own department sales and profitability, including budgets, forecasts, and the P&L.
  • Manage schedules and labor.
  • Manage inventory and ordering.
  • Hire, coach, and develop the team.
  • Be present throughout the restaurant during busy periods, connect with guests, and ensure quality.
  • Give direct feedback and invite feedback from team members.
  • Run the restaurant's systems, monitor performance numbers, and address problems promptly.
  • Celebrate team successes and foster a positive shift environment.

Benefits

  • Quarterly bonus potential.
  • Opportunity to earn additional vacation weeks and sabbatical time with tenure.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off.
  • Monthly dining allowance at any A.Ray Hospitality restaurant.
  • Free shift meals and an employee discount.
  • Paid training.
  • Referral bonus program.
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