Operations Manager - Luke's 32 Bridge

TC Restaurant Group; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TC Restaurant Group seeks an Operations Manager to oversee a high-volume venue in Nashville, focusing on staff leadership, financial oversight, reporting, and guest experience. You will drive policies, supervise recruitment, training, and performance while ensuring cleanliness, safety, and brand standards.

The role requires 40–50 hours weekly, with a flexible schedule around events and holidays; you will interact with guests, coordinate teams, and maintain operational efficiency across the venue.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and staff development experience in hospitality.
• Strong guest service orientation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced venue.

Responsibilities

• Oversee venue operations, staff management, and safety compliance.
• Assist with recruiting, training, and evaluating personnel.
• Ensure customer service standards and successful execution of events and private functions.

Skills

Leadership

Guest relations

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Windows Office

POS systems

Job description

ABOUT TC RESTAURANT GROUP: TC Restaurant Group is an innovative restaurant and hospitality company, partnering with the biggest stars in country music to bring world-class entertainment and dining to Downtown Nashville. The Company currently operates the following venues in Nashville:

• Lainey Wilson’s Bell Bottoms Up
• Luke’s 32 Bridge
• Morgan Wallen’s This Bar & Tennessee Kitchen

POSITION SUMMARY: The Operations Manager shares the responsibility of overseeing the complete venue in regard to staff management, money management, reporting, sales goals, inter-office communications, and must always uphold company policies and procedures. The Operations Manager assists in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, and evaluating personnel as well as developing and motivating all staff to attain proper standards of performance. Additionally, the Operations Manager answers patrons' questions, addresses and resolves any complaints, and is responsible for inspecting the venue, inside and outside, for cleanliness, compliance, and overall appearance.

Operation Managers are expected to work between 40-50 hours weekly, with an average 5-day work week. Schedules are tentative and hours expected can be dependent on business levels, special events, holidays, etc.

GUEST SERVICE REQUIREMENTS:

• Provide a friendly, personal demeanor with a willingness to interact
• Provide professional and friendly guest services
• Commits self to the below listed Company values, and acknowledges dedication to providing excellent guest service for our Guests and our internal team, at all times
• Proudly delivers a quality Guest’s experience in a fun and friendly atmosphere

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work safely and prevent personal injury
• Commitment to the safety of fellow co-workers and our guests, and the ability to demonstrate that commitment through daily actions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Guest Service/Communications
• Continually strive to develop the staff, including Floor Supervisors, in all areas of managerial and professional development
• Assists with the recruitment and training of staff (training, developing, testing, and coaching)
• Assist in creating sales goals
• Build and promote teamwork through proactive interaction
• Utilize effective time management and exhibit excellent follow up skills
• Accommodate and anticipate guests needs
• Accurately forecast staffing needs to ensure optimum customer service
• Ensure all service standards meet AMG guidelines
• Ensures that private events, catering, and banquets are successfully executed
• Control cash and other receipts by adhering to cash handling procedures
• Prepare all required paperwork, including forms, reports, and schedules
• Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the venues preventative maintenance programs
• Ensure that all products are received in accordance with the venues receiving policies and procedures
• Assists and conducts conflict resolution, corrective actions, and coaching
• Oversee and ensure that employee performance appraisals are completed in a timely manner
• Fully understand and comply with all federal, state, and county municipal regulations that pertain to health, safety, and labor requirements
• Ensures nightly and/or weekly opening and closing side duties are followed
• Fill in where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations, including opening, and closing duties
• Provides administrative support
• Work with preferred partners and organizations in promoting mutual company growth
• Assists and/ or completes additional tasks as assigned
• Recognize and acknowledge when Guests are becoming intoxicated and/or are intoxicated
• Monitor potentially intoxicated and/or disruptive Guests and promptly bring to a Manager’s attention
• Comply with all safety and health department procedures as well as Company and/or departmental policies/procedures
• Comply with all state and federal liquor laws

IN ADDITION TO THE AFOREMENTIONED ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, THE OPERATIONS MANAGER WILL BE EVALUATED ON THE FOLLOWING LEADERSHIP QUALITIES:

• Accountability
• Development
• Working relationships
• Judgment
• Quality of work
• Job skills knowledge
• Productivity
• Punctuality
• Adherence to Policy
• Verbal communication
• Appearance
• Teamwork
• Guest satisfaction

EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 3-5 years of experience in the entertainment industry working in a high-volume restaurant/bar
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States
• Valid Driver’s License
• 21+ years of age
• Possession of or the ability to possess all state required work cards
• Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards

WORKING KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficient in Windows Office, Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of POS and back office reporting systems
• Knowledge of profitability analysis and budgeting, cost of sales, payroll management
• Knowledge of bar/restaurant operations, fine dining procedures, and beverage service
• Knowledge of purchasing, receiving, inventories and cost controls as it applies to bar product
• Knowledge of special events and banquets
• Knowledge of state and local laws as it applies to liquor, labor, and health code regulations

SKILLS:

• Ability to work as a team, stay organized, handle various projects at one time, lead others, delegate
• Ability to provide incentives for staff to go above and beyond the expectations of their particular roles
• Ability to communicate effectively and assertively in the English language, both verbally and in writing with staff, clients, and the general public
• Ability to speak to guests fluently regarding the food, beverage, and overall concept
• Ability to demonstrate and impose upon service staff the ability to service guests with utmost of care, service, and excellence, utilizing the highest standards of service techniques
• Ability to follow-up and make accurate decisions
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
• Ability to always demonstrate a positive attitude
• Ability to keep an open and objective view
• Ability to listen empathetically and be respectful at all times
• Ability to maintain composure and stay focused
• Ability to maintain personal integrity
• Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment, and work under pressure and meet deadlines

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Must have good positive energy to make it through the day
• Must be able to read the computer monitors
• Must be able to print legibly for guests to read
• Must be observant and quick to respond to various situations
• Must be fluent in both written and spoken English language
• Must be able to move quickly through work and set the pace in the office and/or venue
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
• Must be dexterous and able to participate in all service aspects.
• Must be able to twist, tow (push or pull), reach, bend, climb and carry as necessary
• Must be able to push and lift up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Ability to reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Ability to talk, hear, taste, and smell
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT & SCHEDULE:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Small to Medium office environment
• Personal/ shared desk space
• Office, bar, lounge, and restaurant
• 5-25% Local Travel
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Occasionally work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds and smoke, the severity of which depends upon Guest volume
• Work varied shifts to include days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Operation Managers are expected to work between 40 to 50 hours weekly. Schedules are tentative and hours expected can be dependent on business levels, special events, holidays, etc.

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TC Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.