Energetic Restaurant Manager JN -062026-177668

Goodwin Recruiting; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation time

Employee dining discounts

Career growth opportunities

Mental health and wellness support

Fitness and wellness discounts

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking passionate, energetic restaurant leaders to shape an outstanding guest experience. Managers will inspire teams, drive operational excellence, and uphold high standards across the business.

As a Manager, you will coach and develop your staff, maintain culinary and service standards, and ensure every guest leaves with a memorable experience in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of restaurant management experience
• Proven ability to lead and develop hourly team members
• Strong hospitality mindset and guest-first approach
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Experience in high-volume restaurant environments preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional hospitality and create memorable guest experiences
• Lead by example during service, setting energy, attentiveness, and professionalism
• Ensure smooth and efficient daily operations
• Train and coach team members to consistently exceed guest expectations
• Maintain a guest-first mindset in every decision and interaction
• Build, develop, and inspire high-performing teams
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and retain top talent
• Foster a positive and inclusive culture where team members feel valued and supported
• Coach and mentor team members while providing meaningful feedback
• Create schedules that balance operational needs and team well-being
• Celebrate successes and encourage continuous growth and development
• Maintain standards of quality, consistency, cleanliness, and execution
• Drive operational performance and achieve business goals
• Partner with culinary and bar teams to ensure exceptional food and beverage quality
• Solve challenges proactively using critical thinking and creativity
• Lead through change while maintaining team engagement and morale
• Ensure the restaurant operates efficiently and effectively every day

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Team coaching

Operations management

Communication

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Food is Our Passion. People Are Our Purpose. We believe great food brings people together, but it's our people who make the experience unforgettable. We invest heavily in our team because they are the heart of everything we do. Whether you're looking to grow your hospitality career, develop as a leader, or make a lasting impact on your team and guests, we provide an environment where you can learn, thrive, and succeed.

About the Role

We are seeking passionate, energetic, and people-focused Managers to help create an outstanding guest experience. Our Managers are culture carriers who inspire their teams, drive operational excellence, and deliver exceptional hospitality while maintaining high standards across all aspects of the business.

As a Manager, you'll lead through example by coaching and developing your team, maintaining operational and culinary standards, and ensuring every guest leaves with a memorable experience.

Core Values

• Pride – take ownership and contribute to something special
• Teamwork – value collaboration, treat others with respect, and build trust
• Accountability – hold yourself and your team to the highest standards
• Growth Mindset – embrace feedback and continuously seek opportunities to improve
• Transparency – communicate openly and honestly, fostering trust and collaboration
• Positive Energy – bring enthusiasm, warmth, and a genuine desire to make people happy

What You’ll Do

Guest Experience

• Deliver exceptional hospitality and create memorable guest experiences
• Lead by example during service, setting the standard for energy, attentiveness, and professionalism
• Ensure smooth and efficient daily operations
• Train and coach team members to consistently exceed guest expectations
• Maintain a guest-first mindset in every decision and interaction

Team Leadership

• Build, develop, and inspire high-performing teams
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and retain top talent
• Foster a positive and inclusive culture where team members feel valued and supported
• Coach and mentor team members while providing meaningful feedback
• Create schedules that balance operational needs and team well-being
• Celebrate successes and encourage continuous growth and development

Operational Excellence

• Maintain standards of quality, consistency, cleanliness, and execution
• Drive operational performance and achieve business goals
• Partner with culinary and bar teams to ensure exceptional food and beverage quality
• Solve challenges proactively using critical thinking and creativity
• Lead through change while maintaining team engagement and morale
• Ensure the restaurant operates efficiently and effectively every day

What Sets You Apart

• Strong leadership presence and emotional intelligence
• Passion for hospitality and guest satisfaction
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to coach, motivate, and develop teams
• Critical thinker with strong problem-solving abilities
• Adaptable, resilient, and comfortable in fast-paced environments
• Committed to continuous improvement and innovation
• Grit, determination, and a positive attitude

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of restaurant management experience
• Proven ability to lead and develop hourly team members
• Strong hospitality mindset and guest-first approach
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Experience in high-volume restaurant environments preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced restaurant environment
• Positive attitude and energetic approach to every shift

Benefits & Perks

• Fun, energetic, and collaborative work environment
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Competitive compensation
• Paid vacation time
• Employee dining discounts
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Mental health and wellness support
• Fitness and wellness discounts
• Professional development opportunities
• Additional employee-focused benefits

If you're passionate about hospitality, love developing people, and want to be part of a culture that values growth, accountability, and creating memorable experiences, we'd love to hear from you.