Restaurant Manager

Postino WineCafe•Tempe, AZ

19d•$65,000 - $70,000

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 memorable experiences, produce quality work, and use company resources efficiently to meet or exceed budgeted sales and profits. The manager oversees beverage operations, front-of-house inventory, facilities, vendors, maintenance, restaurant ambiance, safety checks, menus, promotional materials, and related budgets. The role also supports hiring, scheduling, training, and development of service assistant and host teams, and ensures team members maintain guest-environment standards even when leadership is absent.

Requirements

At least 1 year of full-service restaurant Manager experience, or 3–5 years in a restaurant lead or supervisory role.
ServSafe certification required.
Responsible Alcohol Service certification required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Hospitality, Management, or Business preferred.
Combined work experience and education will be considered in decisions.

Responsibilities

Manage beverage ordering, pars, promotions, and cost control (COGs).
Conduct Bar Walks to audit wash lines, builds, and jigger use.
Maintain FOH 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 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.