Restaurant Manager

Oak Steakhouse Rogers • Rogers, AR

12d

About The Position

The Restaurant Manager oversees all aspects of the restaurant concept, including food, drink, service quality, and the guest dining experience, with particular attention to fresh seafood and raw bar offerings. The role calls for at least three years of experience managing high-volume restaurants in an upscale, food-focused environment, along with a passion for fresh, local ingredients and community engagement to source high-quality products. The manager develops staff, supports a positive experience for both employees and guests, and works toward the restaurant’s profit-and-loss goals. The position also involves resolving problems and communicating effectively to support restaurant operations, while embracing Indigo Road Hospitality Group’s approach to creating memorable experiences through food.

The manager leads a respectful, collaborative, and welcoming team; establishes consistent service standards; manages budgets, expenditures, schedules, labor, ordering, and inventory; and works with front- and back-of-house teams to support effective operations. The manager also leads health, safety, and cleanliness practices throughout the property.

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group describes itself as a hospitality company founded in 2009, with job opportunities across more than 30 locations and internal growth opportunities. It states that it is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on bases prohibited by applicable law.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience successfully running a high-volume, upscale, food-focused restaurant.
• Compassion for people and an ability to embrace Indigo Road core values.
• Strong problem-resolution skills and the ability to proactively set the team up for success.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to navigate important conversations.

Nice To Haves

• Passion for fresh, local ingredients and engaging the community to procure high-quality products.

Responsibilities

• Set the tone for the guest experience by leading a positive, collaborative, and fun team environment where people are treated with respect and kindness.
• Oversee and manage food, drink, service quality, and the dining experience, with a focus on fresh seafood and raw bar offerings.
• Assess, implement, and manage service standards to ensure consistent operational procedures.
• Prepare an annual budget, schedule expenditures, analyze variances, and initiate corrective actions to achieve financial objectives.
• Develop and carry out strategic business objectives to mitigate risk and maximize profit across recruitment, finance, legal matters, and restaurant operations.
• Create weekly schedules and control labor.
• Support ordering and inventory management, with attention to food seasonality and freshness.
• Partner with front-of-house and back-of-house teams to foster a positive, collaborative environment.
• Lead by example and establish expectations for health, safety, and cleanliness throughout the property.
• Resolve problems and communicate effectively to support restaurant operations and staff success.
• Develop staff and promote positive experiences for employees and guests while pursuing profit-and-loss goals.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay.
• Performance-based bonuses paid quarterly.
• PTO benefits after 90 days.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) plan with a 50% match on the first 6% invested, with Roth options.
• Zero-interest housing loan program.
• Employee discounts at the company’s 15 restaurant concepts and growing boutique hotels division.
• Four weeks of PTO for maternity/paternity leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed