Restaurant Manager

Packs Tavern; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation: 2 weeks after 1 year

Group health benefits

Meal benefits

Job summary

A local family-operated restaurant in Asheville, NC, is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations, ensuring smooth service and positive guest experiences. The ideal candidate will have prior restaurant management experience and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include training staff, managing inventory, and expediting service. Compensation starts at $60,000+ and includes paid vacation and health benefits in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant management experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.
• Ability to stay calm and decisive under pressure.
• Solid understanding of restaurant operations and service standards.
• Comfortable learning and using POS systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the floor and ensure smooth, efficient service.
• Support guests and team members positively.
• Expedite food and maintain strong communication with the kitchen.
• Monitor service flow and overall guest satisfaction.
• Train, coach, and develop FOH staff.
• Manage inventory and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Development

Problem Solving

Job description

Pack's Tavern is seeking a strong, reliable leader who thrives in a fast-paced restaurant environment and knows how to bring out the best in a team.

If you're confident on the floor, communicate clearly, and take pride in delivering a great guest experience, we'd love to connect. This role is key to setting the tone each shift and upholding the culture we've built as a locally owned, family-operated restaurant.

About the Role

As a Restaurant Manager, you will play an active, hands-on role in daily operations, including:

• Leading the floor and ensuring smooth, efficient service
• Supporting guests and team members with a positive, solutions-focused approach
• Expediting food and maintaining strong communication with the kitchen
• Monitoring service flow and overall guest satisfaction
• Training, coaching, and developing FOH staff
• Managing inventory and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations
• Representing Pack's Tavern with professionalism and pride

What We're Looking For

• Previous restaurant management experience
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills
• Ability to stay calm and decisive under pressure
• Solid understanding of restaurant operations and service standardsComfortable learning and using POS systems
• Availability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to be on your feet for extended periods and assist with light lifting as needed

We're looking for someone who is self-motivated, dependable, and leads by example-someone who can step in, take ownership, and support both FOH and BOH as one team.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting salary: $60,000+ (DOE)
• Paid vacation:
  • 2 weeks after 1 year
  • 3 weeks after 3 years
  • 4 weeks after 5 years
• Group health benefits available
• Meal benefits
• Supportive, team-focused, family-oriented work environment

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Your resume (include dates of employment for each role)
• A brief cover letter explaining why you're pursuing restaurant management and what draws you to Pack's Tavern

Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.