Restaurant Manager - Velocity Bar + Kitchen

Thompson Hospitality Corporation • Fairfax, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Velocity Bar + Kitchen team as a Restaurant Manager, where you’ll lead exceptional service and help create memorable dining experiences for every guest. In this role, you’ll oversee daily operations, manage and develop staff, and ensure the highest standards of hospitality are consistently delivered. Your passion for leadership and guest satisfaction will play a key role in bringing our vision to life!

Velocity Bar + Kitchen is an elevated, craft‑driven neighborhood restaurant where fresh, made‑from‑scratch food and warm hospitality come together. The brand focuses on quality, approachable innovation, and a welcoming atmosphere that feels modern while staying true to the comfort of a community favorite. We’re building a team that represents this new chapter with pride, energy, and genuine care for every guest.

Thompson Hospitality is of the largest restaurants, food service, and facilities management companies in the country. We are highly built upon our values, do the right thing, do the best you can, and treat others how you want to be treated, which are shaped by more than 33 years of relationships with our clients, guests, and communities. We offer competitive benefits, see our website for more. https://www.thompsonhospitality.com/
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Requirements

• Experience in high-volume, upscale casual dining or an equivalent service environment preferred
• Experience in a leadership role
• A great attitude and work ethic
• High energy and stamina. Able to work within a fast-paced, highly mobile environment
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 6–8 hours).
• Lift and carry up to 20 lbs (e.g., menus, highchairs, booster seats).
• Reach, bend, and stoop occasionally.
• Use hands and arms to operate reservation systems and phones.
• Clear verbal communication skills and ability to interact with guests in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations, ensuring the highest level of service and guest satisfaction.
• Manage and lead the front-of-house team, providing training, coaching, and performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to uphold culinary standards and seamless service.
• Monitor inventory, control costs, and implement strategies to maximize profitability.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k), matched up to 4%
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Pet Insurance
• Discounts: Hotels, Travel, Tickets, Restaurants
• Employees and their relatives are eligible for a discounted meal plan at any of our HBCU client locations while they are attending school

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees