Assistant Restaurant Manager — Lead the Floor & Service

Miskiri Hospitality Group; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Miskiri Hospitality Group is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager to lead shifts, direct service and ensure high guest satisfaction on a busy floor. You’ll run end-to-end service, coach FOH staff, and partner with the Kitchen Manager to maintain smooth operations and strong hospitality standards.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in restaurant ops with leadership experience, strong service sense, and a path toward General Manager.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in restaurant or bar operations, including 1+ year in lead or supervisor role.
• Comfortable running a busy floor and making decisions without waiting for approval.
• Strong service instincts — noticing waiting guests before being flagged.
• Able to direct peers without drama and stay calm under pressure.
• Working knowledge of POS systems, scheduling tools, and basic spreadsheets.
• ServSafe and state alcohol service certification required or obtainable within 60 days.
• Reliable, organized, and steady when the room gets loud.
• Interested in growing into a General Manager role.

Responsibilities

• Run assigned shifts end to end — open or close the venue, set the floor, and manage service as it happens.
• Lead pre-shift meetings covering menu changes, 86s, reservations, VIPs, and daily focus.
• Position staff, adjust sections, and cut labor as volume dictates.
• Communicate with the Kitchen Manager throughout service on ticket times, 86s, and large parties.
• Solve problems on the spot: guest issues, staffing gaps, equipment failures, overbooked floors.
• Touch tables during service and read the room before problems surface.
• Handle complaints and service recovery with judgment, and log what happened so it doesn't repeat.
• Maintain cleanliness, ambiance, and presentation standards throughout the shift.
• Support reservations, waitlist, and seating flow during peak periods.
• Train and coach FOH staff on service standards, menu knowledge, and POS use.
• Give in-the-moment feedback and document performance issues for the GM.
• Support hiring: screen applicants, run first-round interviews, and onboard new hires.
• Help build schedules and manage call-outs and shift coverage.
• Set the tone on the floor — staff match the energy of whoever is running the shift.
• Handle cash management, drawer counts, deposits, and end-of-shift reporting.
• Complete opening and closing checklists and line checks.
• Support inventory counts for bar and FOH supplies; place supply/beverage orders as assigned.
• Enforce health department, food safety, and responsible alcohol service standards.
• Report facilities and equipment issues promptly and follow through on repairs.
• Ensure breaks, clock-ins, and overtime are handled correctly.
• The Assistant Restaurant Manager runs shifts; on the floor when busy and aiming for GM.
• This hands-on role has real responsibility and a clear path to General Manager for the right person.

Skills

Staff leadership

Service instincts

Decision making

POS systems

Scheduling tools

Spreadsheets

ServSafe cert

Alcohol service cert

Tools

POS system

Scheduling tools

Spreadsheets

Job description

Miskiri Hospitality Group is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager to lead shifts, direct service and ensure high guest satisfaction on a busy floor. You’ll run end-to-end service, coach FOH staff, and partner with the Kitchen Manager to maintain smooth operations and strong hospitality standards.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in restaurant ops with leadership experience, strong service sense, and a path toward General Manager.