Restaurant Manager - Hartford
About The Position
Sally’s Apizza is hiring a hands-on Restaurant Manager in Hartford to support the Restaurant General Manager. The role oversees day-to-day restaurant operations and supervises front- and back-of-house teams while providing hospitality to guests. The manager spends approximately 90% of the work week actively running shifts, mentors and trains hourly staff, and helps maintain the company’s operating standards and culture. This is a full-time, in-person position with a flexible schedule that may include opening or closing shifts and work on weekdays, weekends, and holidays except Thanksgiving and Christmas. The position requires standing for up to 10 hours at a time and lifting at least 50 pounds. Starting salary is $60,000 annually, depending on experience, plus bonus.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of proven success in a restaurant setting.
- ServeSafe certification.
- Flexible schedule and availability to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays except Thanksgiving and Christmas; shifts may involve opening or closing.
- Ability to spend approximately 90% of the work week actively running shifts.
- Ability to stand for up to 10 hours at a time and lift at least 50 pounds.
- Basic understanding of Microsoft suite programs.
- English proficiency.
Nice To Haves
- Previous restaurant management experience.
- Experience in a high-volume setting.
- Brink POS experience.
- Basic Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Conduct day-to-day restaurant operations according to company standards and policies.
- Manage and supervise front- and back-of-house employees and provide hospitality to guests.
- Understand and embody Sally’s Apizza culture and the brand’s history.
- Serve as the direct point of contact for front- and back-of-house team members during shifts.
- Mentor, teach, and train hourly line staff to perform at a high level, exceed expectations, and build teamwork and loyalty.
- Follow and coach standard operating procedures for hourly front- and back-of-house positions.
- Help resolve guest-related issues.
- Maintain a presence in the dining room to support hospitality and smooth service.
- Conduct daily pre-shift meetings with hourly staff.
- Complete end-of-shift closing duties to company standards.
- Communicate operational updates to the General Manager.
- Interview and hire new hourly line staff.
- Administer progressive discipline when necessary.
- Monitor staff performance and participate in performance reviews.
- Assist with opening and closing the restaurant when necessary.
Benefits
- Starting salary of $60,000 annually, depending on experience, plus bonus.
- Dental insurance.
- Employee discount.
- Health insurance.
- Short-term disability.
- Long-term disability.
- Group life insurance.
- Sick time and vacation time or paid time off.
- Coaching, training, and opportunities for promotion.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
