Dining Room Manager hourly

Mad Anthony's Inc; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

HSA account

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Pet Insurance

401k with discretionary match

Vacation and Sick Time – 10 days/year

Personal floating days

Job summary

Anthony’s in Gig Harbor, WA is seeking a Dining Room Manager to lead the front-of-house team and ensure a guest-focused dining experience. The role emphasizes strong leadership, clear communication, and daily floor presence to drive service excellence.

You will collaborate with the General Manager and kitchen leadership to optimize service flow, mentor staff, and resolve guest issues with care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Restaurant management experience in a service-driven environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Commitment to high standards of service, safety, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and inspire the dining room team to deliver exceptional guest service
• Partner with the General Manager to coordinate service flow and daily operations
• Engage with guests and resolve concerns with professionalism and care
• Support restaurant goals through effective scheduling and labor management
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and alcohol service standards
• Participate in training, special events, and company initiatives that strengthen team culture

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Evenings/Weekends/Holidays

Compliance & Safety

Job description

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Dining Room Manager hourly

Full Time Management GIG HARBOR, Gig Harbor, WA, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1307

Salary Range: $27.00 To $30.00 Hourly

About the Company:

Anthony’s is a family-owned group of restaurants with 25 locations across the Pacific Northwest, including Washington, Idaho, and Oregon. For over 50 years, we’ve been dedicated to showcasing the best of the region through fresh local seafood, in-season ingredients, and genuine hospitality. Our deep commitment to quality is reflected in our unique approach—we operate our own wholesale company, which allows us to source directly from local fishermen, ranchers, and trusted partners. This ensures that only the freshest, highest-quality food makes it to our kitchens each day.

Because of this dedication to excellence, Anthony’s is not only a great place to dine—it’s also a great place to work. We’re looking for quality people who share our passion for food, community, and hospitality to join our team.

At Anthony’s, we invest in our team members with competitive pay, consistent scheduling, opportunities for internal advancement, and a supportive work environment where people can grow their skills and build lasting careers. Whether you’re just getting started or looking for your next step in the industry, we welcome individuals who are eager to learn, work hard, and bring a warm, welcoming spirit to the table.

About the Role

As a Dining Room Manager, you will play a key role in leading the front-of-house team and delivering an exceptional dining experience for our guests. Your primary focus is ensuring consistent, guest-focused service through strong leadership, clear communication, and active presence on the floor. You will collaborate closely with the General Manager and kitchen leadership to coordinate service flow, support team performance, and resolve guest needs with care and professionalism. This role requires the ability to coach and motivate others, manage multiple priorities, and remain calm in a fast-paced environment. Your leadership directly contributes to guest satisfaction, team engagement, and the overall success of the restaurant.

Minimum Qualifications

• Previous restaurant management experience in a service-driven environment
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Commitment to high standards of service, safety, and compliance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in fine dining or upscale casual restaurants
• Proven success coaching and developing front-of-house teams
• Knowledge of scheduling, labor management, and cost awareness
• Familiarity with health, safety, and alcohol service regulations

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and inspire the dining room team to deliver exceptional guest service
• Partner with the General Manager to coordinate service flow and daily operations
• Engage with guests and resolve concerns with professionalism and care
• Support restaurant goals through effective scheduling and labor management
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and alcohol service standards
• Participate in training, special events, and company initiatives that strengthen team culture

Skills

• Strong hospitality and people leadership skills
• Clear communication and sound decision-making
• Ability to remain calm and professional during high-volume service
• Team development, accountability, and performance management
• Attention to detail and operational excellence

Benefits offered:

Overtime along with a n incentive percentage of 0% - 1.55% is decided upon hire and is based on the operating profit of the Restaurant and paid out in accordance of our incentive and period-based cycle.

Full time employees maintaining an average of 25 hours a week have an option to enroll in medical insurance and an HSA account while those who maintain 20 hours can choose to enroll in dental, vision, voluntary life, and pet Insurance. Employees are enrolled in the company’s 401k plan with an annual discretionary match after 500 hoursof employment. Vacation and Sick Time are each separately front loaded at the beginning of the calendar year with 10 days annually and prorated depending on the time of year. Additionally, each manager will have 3 personal floating personal days to be used annually.

Other Benefits available in the company include, Scholarships, Meal Discounts, EAP Assistance with the LifeWorks Wellness App.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We look forward to hearing from you!