Department Manager IN

Anchor Point Management Group; Dawnbury (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Point Management Group is seeking a motivated restaurant and hospitality leader to manage multiple departments, including heart of house, bar, and dining room operations. You will plan staff, oversee scheduling, and ensure safety, profitability, and guest satisfaction across shifts.

The role demands 2+ years in restaurant leadership, strong organizational and communication skills, and flexibility for nights and weekends. A valid license and completion of a management cert are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of restaurant or hospitality management experience.
• Experience managing a restaurant with a full bar is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication.
• High motivation, self-directed, results driven, capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and late shifts.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory background check.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly.
• Completion of Buffalo Wild Wings Management Certification program.
• High school education or equivalent. Skill with basic mathematical computations.
• Committed to creating a fun and engaging environment for guests and team members.

Responsibilities

• Heart of House Department Manager: Manage all food and product matters in the HOH area, including staff planning and development.
• Maintain a safe environment and improve bottom line profitability through revenue and labor management.
• Assist the General Manager with overall restaurant operations and oversee shift‑by‑shift execution.
• Bar Department Manager: Supervise bar operations, including beverage inventory, ordering, and RAS compliance.
• Hire, train, and develop bartenders and bar servers, maintaining safe operation and profitability.
• Implement bar sales incentives and manage bar cost tools.
• Hospitality Manager: Oversee dining room service and hospitality team planning and development.
• Maintain a safe environment and manage guest experiences.
• General Department Manager duties: Staffing, scheduling, coaching, GEM/QSCs, invoicing, inventory, health and safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Buffalo Wild Wings Management Certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 2747 E 62nd St - Indianapolis, IN 46220

Salary Range: $18.00 - $27.40 hourly

Position Type: Manager (Hourly)

Responsibilities

Heart of House Department Manager:

• Manage all food and product matters in the HOH area, including staff planning and development.
• Maintain a safe environment and improve bottom line profitability through revenue and labor management.
• Assist the General Manager with overall restaurant operations and oversee shift‑by‑shift execution.

Bar Department Manager:

• Supervise bar operations, including beverage inventory, ordering, and Responsible Alcohol Service (RAS) compliance.
• Hire, train, and develop bartenders and bar servers, maintaining safe operation and profitability.
• Implement bar sales incentives and manage bar cost tools.

Hospitality Manager:

• Oversee dining room service and hospitality team planning and development.
• Maintain a safe environment and manage guest experiences.

General Department Manager duties include:

• Staffing, succession planning, recruiting, hiring, orientation, and ongoing development of team members.
• Creating schedules within labor guidelines and implementing incentive programs.
• Providing performance feedback, appraisals, and coaching to direct reports.
• Managing guest comment and quality operations programs (GEM, QSCs).
• Conducting administrative tasks such as invoicing, inventory, and end‑of‑day procedures.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Monitoring and maintaining equipment and inventory levels.
• Analyzing profit and loss data, creating action plans for problem areas.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of restaurant or hospitality management experience.
• Experience managing a restaurant with a full bar is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication.
• High motivation, self‑directed, results driven, capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and late shifts.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory background check.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly.
• Completion of Buffalo Wild Wings Management Certification program.
• High school education or equivalent. Skill with basic mathematical computations.
• Committed to creating a fun and engaging environment for guests and team members.