Restaurant Manager

bartaco•West Hartford, CT

21d•$65,000 - $70,000

About The Position

At bartaco, food is its passion and people are its purpose. The company invests in its team and fosters an atmosphere where team members can learn, develop, and succeed. Managers create the bartaco experience and lead through the company’s touchstones: pride, kindness and teamwork, accountability, introspection, transparency, and bringing energy and fun to make people happy. The Manager leads by role modeling bartaco’s values and standards, coaching and developing the team, and inspiring employees to deliver exceptional guest experiences in a supportive, growth-oriented environment. The role oversees daily restaurant operations, service, staffing, and scheduling; helps recruit and onboard talent; maintains food and beverage quality; executes operational goals and rollouts; and addresses problems and changing needs. The position requires 1–3 years of restaurant experience, a passion for hospitality, leadership and communication skills, and the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. It also involves extended periods on one’s feet and lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

1–3 years of restaurant experience.
Passion for hospitality and commitment to outstanding guest experiences.
Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
Experience mentoring and training hourly team members.
Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Energetic hustle and a positive attitude.
Ability to tolerate long periods working on foot or standing.
Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Ensure every guest interaction leaves a positive impression and oversee seamless, efficient daily service.
Lead by example during shifts, modeling hospitality, energy, and attentiveness.
Train and develop team members to deliver consistent, high-quality guest experiences.
Coach, motivate, and develop the team, and foster a positive work environment.
Hire and onboard talent who embody bartaco’s touchstones.
Support team members using emotional intelligence so they feel valued and empowered.
Manage scheduling and staffing to balance operational needs with team well-being.
Recognize achievements, celebrate wins, and provide constructive feedback.
Maintain bartaco’s service and operational standards.
Own performance targets, execute rollouts, and achieve or exceed performance goals.
Collaborate with culinary and bar teams to maintain food and beverage quality standards.
Solve problems using analytical thinking and creativity.
Lead through change, inspire the team to adapt, and proactively address operational needs.