Restaurant Manager

bartaco•Ashburn, VA

5d•$65,000 - $70,000

About The Position

At bartaco, food is our passion and people are our purpose. The company invests in its team and fosters an atmosphere where team members can learn, develop, and succeed. Managers create the bartaco experience by modeling the company’s touchstones and leadership principles, maintaining operational and culinary standards, and coaching and developing the team. The role is to inspire, guide, and empower team members to deliver exceptional guest experiences in a supportive, growth-oriented environment. Managers oversee daily restaurant operations and lead shifts to ensure service is seamless, attentive, and consistent. They build a positive team environment through hiring, onboarding, coaching, scheduling, recognition, and constructive feedback. They partner with culinary and bar teams to uphold food and beverage quality, meet performance goals, execute rollouts, solve problems, and adapt to change. The position calls for a guest-focused, resilient, communicative leader who pursues improvement and helps create a fun, vibrant, welcoming destination for guests and team members.

Requirements

1–3 years of restaurant experience.
Passion for hospitality and commitment to delivering 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 during every shift.
Ability to tolerate long periods of standing or working on foot.
Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Ensure every guest interaction creates a lasting positive impression.
Oversee daily operations so service runs seamlessly and efficiently.
Lead by example during shifts, setting a tone of hospitality, energy, and attentiveness.
Train and develop team members to deliver smooth, memorable, high-quality guest experiences.
Coach, motivate, and develop the team while sustaining a positive work environment.
Hire and onboard talent who embody bartaco’s touchstones.
Support team members using emotional intelligence and help them feel valued and empowered.
Manage scheduling and staffing to balance operational needs with team well-being.
Celebrate achievements and provide constructive feedback to support growth.
Maintain bartaco’s standards and ensure consistent execution of service and operations.
Take ownership of targets, rollouts, and performance goals.
Collaborate with culinary and bar teams to maintain food and beverage quality standards.
Solve problems efficiently using analytical thinking and creativity.
Lead through change and inspire the team to adapt to new challenges and innovation.
Proactively address operational needs to keep the restaurant running at its optimal level.