Restaurant Manager
We are seeking a hands-on, business-minded leader who understands American Chinese dining and can build strong teams, reliable systems, and profitable guest experiences.
THE ROLE
The Restaurant Manager will lead daily operations, develop the team, protect service standards, and improve performance. The right leader takes ownership, welcomes change, and turns ideas into measurable business results.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead daily restaurant operations and uphold standards for service, cleanliness, safety, and execution.
- Recruit, train, schedule, coach, and hold team members accountable while building a respectful, high-performing workplace.
- Monitor sales, labor, inventory, costs, and guest feedback; act quickly to improve efficiency and profitability.
- Lead operational change and help the team adopt new systems, procedures, and business priorities.
- Maintain party and event relationships while developing new referral sources, community connections, and group-dining opportunities.
- Resolve issues professionally, coordinate across departments, and prepare clear schedules, reports, and communications.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
You create clarity, earn trust, improve execution, and leave the business stronger. The team understands the standard, guests feel the difference, and operational changes produce visible results.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong familiarity with American Chinese cuisine, service expectations, and restaurant operations.
- At least five years of professional restaurant-industry experience, with proven management ability.
- A track record of embracing change, leading change, and delivering business value.
- Excellent teamwork, communication, coaching, accountability, judgment, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain relationships and develop party, event, community, or corporate partnerships.
- Strong computer skills, including office software, spreadsheets, email, scheduling tools, and digital restaurant systems.
PREFERRED
- Chinese language ability is a plus, but is not required.
- Experience with group dining, private events, catering, or local business development.
