Manager - Restaurant

High Flying Foods; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses

Free parking

Work-life balance

Health insurance

FSA plans

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Free employee meals

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

High Flying Foods invites a seasoned Restaurant Manager to lead Gott's Roadside in San Francisco, a high-volume airport dining concept. You will oversee daily operations, champion guest satisfaction, and drive performance across labor, food quality, service, safety, and team development.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in restaurant management, a proven ability to lead 10+ staff, and strong skills in POS systems, inventory control, and staff scheduling.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of restaurant management in high-volume settings.
• Proven track record leading teams of 10+ staff.
• Experience with POS, inventory control and scheduling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and staff management.
• Maintain food quality, guest service and safety standards.
• Recruit, train, and mentor staff; schedule deployment.
• Manage payroll, scheduling, and ad hoc projects.

Skills

Staff leadership

Operations management

Communication

Decision making

Tools

POS systems

Inventory software

Scheduling software

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Gotts Roadside - San Francisco, CA 94128, Salary Range: $30.00 - $35.00 Hourly

About Us

High Flying Foods is redefining airport dining, one local flavor at a time. With over 25 locations across six international airports, we partner with beloved neighborhood restaurants and celebrated chefs to bring authentic, locally inspired dining to travelers everywhere. From iconic eateries to chef-led concepts, we deliver exceptional hospitality and preserve what makes each brand unique, creating a genuine taste of the city wherever your journey takes you.

The Opportunity

High Flying Foods is seeking an experienced, hospitality-driven Restaurant Manager to lead operations at Gott's Roadside located inside SFO. This is a hands-on leadership role for managers who thrive in high-volume environments, build strong teams, and hold themselves and others to exceptional operational standards.

Our Restaurant Managers are responsible for delivering a best-in-class guest experience while driving operational performance across labor, food quality, service execution, safety, and team development. The ideal candidate is an accountable and confident leader who can motivate teams in a fast-paced setting, maintain composure under pressure, and consistently execute at a high level.

What We Offer

• Compensation:: $30-35/hr
• Quarterly Bonuses
• Free parking
• Excellent work/life balance
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Medical and dependent care FSA plans
• 401(k) retirement program with 5% match
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Free employee meals
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement

Responsibilities

• Ensureadherence to company standards and local regulations
• Overseedaily operations, including staff management, food quality, customer service, restaurant maintenance, and inventory control
• Supervise both front-of-house and back-of-house teams, providing leadership, and fostering a collaborative work environment
• Recruit, train, and mentorstaff to ensure consistent performance and exceptional customer service
• Enforcecompany policies and procedures with management and team members
• Identifyand resolveoperational issues, working with upper management to implement effective solutions
• Handleadministrative tasks, including payroll, scheduling, and ad hoc projects as needed
• Other duties as assigned to maintain smooth restaurant operations

Qualifications

• 2+ years of recentrestaurant management experience in a high-volume quick service, fast casual, or full-service environment
• Proven success leading teams of 10+ employees in fast-paced operations with measurable results in guest satisfaction, labor management, and team retention
• Proficiency in point-of-sale systems, inventory control, and employee scheduling
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to plan, prioritize, and delegate in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Sound judgment and strong decision-making abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must be able to pass a Criminal Records History Check and Security Threat Assessment (STA) to obtain an airport-issued badge and show proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are treated with respect, dignity, and fairness. Weprovideequal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our dedication to fostering a diverse workforce goes beyond simplycomplying withlegal standards. We believe that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we strive to create an environment where employees feel empowered to bring their unique perspectives to the table. High Flying Foods is an equal opportunity employer, and we are proud to offer a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.