Assistant Manager

Socket.dev; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits

Career growth

Team culture

Work-life balance

Job summary

Oak & Stone in Sarasota seeks an Assistant Manager to lead daily front‑of‑house and restaurant operations, partnering with the General Manager and kitchen teams to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

The ideal candidate brings 2–4 years of restaurant management, strong leadership, and a guest‑first mindset, with a passion for hospitality and ability to guide a fast‑paced, team‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of restaurant management or supervisory experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Guest-first mindset with a passion for hospitality.
• Understanding of restaurant operations, labor, and compliance.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the General Manager in leading day-to-day operations
• Ensure exceptional service and a welcoming guest environment
• Help recruit, train, and coach front-of-house team members
• Support scheduling, labor management, and operational efficiency
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant restaurant environment
• Resolve guest issues promptly and professionally
• Collaborate with kitchen leadership to ensure food and service standards are met
• Represent Oak & Stone at events and in the community

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Guest-focused

Team-oriented

Job description

Description

About Us:

Oak & Stone blends the easygoing vibe of a neighborhood tavern with top-tier food, drinks, and service. With Florida’s largest self-pour beer wall and a menu full of creative, craveable dishes, we offer guests a place to relax, explore new tastes, and feel genuinely cared for.

About the Role:

We’re seeking a driven, guest-focused Assistant Manager to help lead daily front-of-house and overall restaurant operations. This role supports the General Manager and works closely with the kitchen and service teams to ensure a seamless, high-quality guest experience. The ideal candidate is passionate about hospitality, leads by example, and is ready to grow into a larger leadership role.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist the General Manager in leading day-to-day operations
• Ensure exceptional service and a welcoming guest environment
• Help recruit, train, and coach front-of-house team members
• Support scheduling, labor management, and operational efficiency
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant restaurant environment
• Resolve guest issues promptly and professionally
• Collaborate with kitchen leadership to ensure food and service standards are met
• Represent Oak & Stone at events and in the community

Why Oak & Stone?

• Competitive pay & benefits
• Career advancement opportunities
• A fun, inclusive, and team-driven culture
• Supportive leadership and work/life balance

Love great food, cold beer, and taking care of people? Join the Oak & Stone team and grow with us.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For:

• 2–4 years of restaurant management or supervisory experience
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Guest-first mindset with a passion for hospitality
• Understanding of restaurant operations, labor, and compliance
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting