Restaurant Manager

Postino WineCafe•Peoria, AZ

6d•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Restaurant Manager creates sincere and genuine connections with team members, guests, vendors, and the community. The role directs, plans, implements, and monitors staff functions to deliver positive, memorable experiences, produce quality work, use company resources efficiently, and meet or exceed budgeted sales and profits. The Restaurant Manager oversees beverage operations, front-of-house inventory, facilities, vendors, equipment, safety checks, marketing materials, and maintenance budgets. The role also supports hiring, scheduling, coaching, and training service assistant and host teams, and reports on budgets, projects, and areas of responsibility at manager meetings.

Requirements

One year of full-service restaurant manager experience, or 3–5 years in a restaurant lead or supervisory role.
ServSafe certification is required.
Responsible Alcohol Service certification is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Hospitality, Management, or Business preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage beverage ordering, pars, promotions, and cost control (COGs).
Conduct bar walks to audit wash lines, builds, and jigger use.
Maintain front-of-house inventory accuracy and support beverage P&L management.
Perform regular facilities walks and audits to uphold cleanliness, maintenance, and decor standards.
Oversee maintenance requests, invoicing, and vendor management through Service Channel.
Manage vendors for cleaning, linens, pest control, plants, and seasonal needs such as heaters, mats, and irrigation.
Maintain furniture, equipment, umbrellas, heaters, lighting, and music systems.
Oversee store lighting and music ambiance, and ensure seasonal equipment is in place and functional.
Lead first aid and safety equipment checks and participate in the Safety Committee.
Ensure execution and upkeep of menus, table talkers, and promotional marketing materials.
Maintain backstock and the condition of glassware, smallwares, and printed materials.
Manage Preventative Maintenance (PM) and Repairs & Maintenance (R&M) budgets.
Provide updates and reporting on budget spend, project status, and areas of responsibility at manager meetings.
Support hiring, scheduling, and development of service assistant and host teams.
Coach and train team members to uphold standards for lighting, music levels, and the guest environment, including in leadership’s absence.