Evening Restaurant Manager: Hospitality & Service

The Ground; Carlton (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Vision

Dental

Life insurance

401(k)

PTO for qualifying employees

Job summary

Ground Market in Carlton, OR is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead afternoon and evening service for our restaurant and support the market and café operations. You will coach the front‑of‑house team, ensure hospitality excellence, manage labor, and partner with the kitchen to deliver a seamless guest experience.

This role emphasizes floor leadership, closing procedures, inventory, hiring and training, with a focus on building a collaborative team committed to long‑term success.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of leadership experience in restaurant, hospitality, café, or retail operations.
• Experience leading front-of-house teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills with the ability to develop team members.
• Excellent hospitality instincts and a passion for guest experiences.
• Experience with cash handling, shift management, labor deployment, and decision-making.
• Wine knowledge and confidence discussing wine with guests; Oregon/Willamette Valley knowledge is a plus.
• Bartending experience (beer, wine, basic cocktails) strongly preferred.
• Barista experience or willingness to become proficient preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable using POS systems and standard business technology.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead front-of-house restaurant operations during lunch and dinner service, ensuring hospitality, efficient service, and strong team performance.
• Coordinate service flow between dining room and kitchen while coaching team members.
• Maintain high standards for cleanliness, presentation, food safety, and guest experience.
• Resolve guest concerns and make real-time operational decisions to ensure successful service.
• Foster a beverage program by supporting wine, beer, and cocktail service and coaching staff on pairings.
• Oversee nightly closing procedures, including cash reconciliation, end-of-day reporting, restaurant reset, and security.
• Manage labor deployment and adjust staffing as business demands change.
• Prepare the operation for the following day with clear priorities and issue documentation.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop front-of-house team members; support AM Manager and cross-operational collaboration.
• Assist with scheduling, performance management, inventory, and special events.

Skills

Leadership

Cash handling

Shift management

Staff coaching

Guest service

Job description

Ground Market in Carlton, OR is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead afternoon and evening service for our restaurant and support the market and café operations. You will coach the front‑of‑house team, ensure hospitality excellence, manage labor, and partner with the kitchen to deliver a seamless guest experience.

This role emphasizes floor leadership, closing procedures, inventory, hiring and training, with a focus on building a collaborative team committed to long‑term success.