Guest Experience Leader | Restaurant Manager

bartaco; University Center (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fun work environment

Career development

Competitive pay

Meal discounts

Paid vacation time

Gym discounts

Language education

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Mental Health support

401K matching

Job summary

bartaco is seeking a Manager who will lead a high-energy team to deliver exceptional guest experiences across every shift. You’ll model our touchstones, coach hourly teammates, and partner with culinary and bar teams to maintain quality standards.

In this role you’ll drive daily operations, manage scheduling, and hire top talent who embody bartaco’s culture. If you thrive in hospitality, grow with us and help guests create memorable moments.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of restaurant experience.
• A passion for hospitality and a commitment to delivering outstanding guest experiences.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
• Experience mentoring and training hourly team members.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Be guest-obsessed, ensuring every interaction leaves a lasting positive impression.
• Oversee daily operations to ensure service flows seamlessly and efficiently.
• Lead by example during shifts, setting the tone for hospitality, energy, and attentiveness.
• Train and develop your team to consistently deliver smooth, memorable, and high-quality guest experiences.
• Build and sustain a positive work environment by coaching, motivating, and developing your team.
• Uphold the bartaco culture by hiring and onboarding top talent who embody our touchstones.
• Use emotional intelligence to connect with and support team members, ensuring they feel valued and empowered.
• Manage scheduling and staffing to balance operational needs with team well-being.
• Celebrate wins, recognize achievements, and provide constructive feedback to drive growth.
• Maintain bartaco’s standards by ensuring flawless execution in all aspects of service and operations.
• Take ownership of hitting targets, executing rollouts, and achieving and exceeding performance goals.
• Collaborate with the culinary and bar teams to adhere to bartaco’s high food and beverage quality standards.
• Solve problems efficiently, using a combination of analytical thinking and creativity.
• Lead through change confidently, inspiring your team to embrace innovation and adapt to new challenges.
• Proactively address operational needs, ensuring the restaurant runs at its optimal level.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Hospitality

Team motivation

Education

1-3 years restaurant experience

Job description

bartaco is seeking a Manager who will lead a high-energy team to deliver exceptional guest experiences across every shift. You’ll model our touchstones, coach hourly teammates, and partner with culinary and bar teams to maintain quality standards.

In this role you’ll drive daily operations, manage scheduling, and hire top talent who embody bartaco’s culture. If you thrive in hospitality, grow with us and help guests create memorable moments.