Guest Experience & Restaurant Operations Manager

Applebee's; Woodbridge (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

HSA

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Complimentary meals

Earned Wage (Daily Pay)

Paid training

Advancement opportunities

Louie Loves events

Job summary

Bar Louie is seeking a dynamic Manager to lead dining room operations and deliver outstanding guest experiences. You’ll guide the team, oversee service flow, and partner with the kitchen to ensure timely, high-quality food and hospitality.

If you have strong leadership skills and a passion for creating memorable guest moments, this is the opportunity for you. The role requires availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year’s experience in the Casual Restaurant industry is required.
• A High School Diploma is preferred.
• Proficiency in POS systems.
• Current alcohol and food certifications that meet state requirements are required.
• Availability to work within open hours (e.g. evenings, holidays, weekends).
• Strong knowledge of team leadership and positive conflict resolution.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to withstand the physical demands a restaurant environment holds.

Responsibilities

• Lead dining room operations and deliver outstanding guest experiences. You’ll guide the team, oversee service flow, and partner with the kitchen to ensure timely, high-quality food and hospitality.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Conflict resolution

Communication

Customer service

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

POS systems

Job description

At Bar Louie, we live to SERVE our Guests, our People, and our Communities.

We grow by empowering our team, creating memorable experiences for our Guests, and driving results for our Company. While we are committed to consistent routines, safety, and compliance, we also celebrate individuality, creativity, and fun. Our leaders thrive in a culture we call Freedom within a Framework—balancing brand standards with continuous improvement and innovation.

What You’ll Get (Benefits):

Join a team that values YOU and creates opportunities to grow your career while having fun along the way.

• Competitive compensation – we aim to recognize your dedication and hard work.
• Competitive benefits (401K, HSA, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance plan options) – to ensure you and your family are well taken care of.
• Daily Pay Option – Access your earnings before payday with our Earned Wage app.
• Paid training and ongoing professional development – we aim to set you up for success.
• Opportunities for advancement and growth within our organization – Our team members are the cornerstone of Bar Louie’s success.
• Community involvement opportunities through Louie Loves events, connecting our brand with local neighborhoods.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities):

We’re looking for a dynamic Manager to lead dining room operations and deliver outstanding guest experiences. In this role, you’ll guide the team, oversee service flow, and partner with the kitchen to ensure timely, high-quality food and hospitality. If you have strong leadership skills and a passion for creating memorable guest moments, this is the opportunity for you.

What You’ll Bring (Requirements):

• A minimum of 1 year’s experience in the Casual Restaurant industry is required.
• A High School Diploma is preferred.
• Proficiency in POS systems.
• Current alcohol and food certifications that meet state requirements are required.
• Availability to work within open hours (e.g. evenings, holidays, weekends).
• Strong knowledge of team leadership and positive conflict resolution.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to withstand the physical demands a restaurant environment holds.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Bar Louie, we live to SERVE our Guests, our People, and our Community.
We do this by GROWING our PEOPLE (pssst - that could be YOU), our Fans, and our Company. While we are fiercely committed to a foundation of daily routines, policies, and practices that ensure we stay Safe, Healthy, and Compliant with all the regulations and laws, we also celebrate thinking differently and creating the WOW in the work we do each day. We call this Freedom within the Framework, and it allows us to be consistent as a brand while also pursuing continuous improvement.
Whether we are collaborating with others or completing tasks alone, Integrity is key and a non-negotiable. And though we are always busy and constantly changing, we also strive to show empathy and to have a lot of FUN every.single.day. Bar Louie offers a culture that is as diverse and unique as YOU.
So why wait another minute? Happy Hour starts soon, and we could use you on our team!