Restaurant Manager

Oak Steakhouse Athens; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

401K with match

Housing loan program

Employee discounts across concepts

Job summary

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead a high-volume upscale venue in Georgia. You will drive guest experiences, oversee operations, and mentor staff to deliver unforgettable dining experiences. The role emphasizes fresh ingredients, community engagement, and strong leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Expect to manage budgets, schedules, and daily operations while upholding Indigo Road core values and exceptional service standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of successfully running a high-volume upscale restaurant.
• Proven experience delivering top-notch dining experiences.
• Compassion for people and alignment with Indigo Road core values.
• Strong problem-resolution skills and proactive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Set the tone for guest experience and lead a positive, collaborative team.
• Oversee food, drink, and service quality and dining experience, with focus on fresh seafood and raw bar.
• Manage service standards and operational procedures for consistency.
• Lead budgeting, scheduling, variances analysis, and action plans to meet financial goals.
• Collaborate with FOH and BOH to maintain a positive work environment.
• Create weekly schedules, control labor, and oversee ordering/inventory with seasonal freshness in mind.
• Ensure health, safety, and cleanliness across the property.

Skills

Floor management

Guest experience

Leadership

Communication

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Restaurant Manager

Hospitality Starts Here:

Welcome to The Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG), where hospitality is more than a job; it's a family, a lifestyle, and an exciting journey. We believe that by taking care of you, you'll best take care of our guests. It's working. In addition to generous benefits and job openings across 30+ locations, we have internal growth opportunities for everyone who wants it. But most of all, we have heart!

Why Us:

Founded in 2009 by Steve Palmer,IRHG sets itself apart in the industry by fostering an environment where our people come first. We want to meet you. Come join us in our mission to change the hospitality industry, forever.

THE ROLE

ARestaurant Manager will have 3+ years experience as a floor manager managing high-volume restaurants in an upscale, food-focused environment. Be passionate about fresh, local ingredients and engage the community to procure the highest quality product to create unforgettable dishes and memorable experiences.

A successful Restaurant Manager will encourage staff development and promote a positive experience for staff and guests to achieve P&L goals. You’ll oversee all aspects of the concept, including problem resolution and effective communication to get the job done. As an ambassador for Indigo Road, you’ll authentically embrace Internal Hospitality and strive to create memorable experiences for people through food.

What we will ask of you:

• Set the tone for guest experience by influencing and leading a positive, collaborative, and fun team environment where everyone is treated with respect and kindness.


• Oversee, maintain, and manage food, drink, and service quality and dining experience, specifically focusing on the fresh seafood and raw bar offerings.


• Assess, implement, and manage service standards by ensuring consistency across operational procedures.


• Achieve financial objectives by preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions.


• Create and carry out strategic business objectives that mitigate risk and maximize profit across; recruitment, finance, legal, and restaurant operations (FOH/BOH).


• Create weekly schedules, control labor, and support ordering/inventory, with a keen eye on the seasonality and freshness of food.


• Partner with FOH and BOH to ensure a positive and collaborative environment.


• Lead by example and set the tone for health, safety, and cleanliness throughout the property.

Requirements for Success:

• 3+ years of successfully running a high-volume and upscale food focused restaurant


• Proven experience delivering top-notch dining experiences


• Compassion for people and embrace Indigo Road core values


• Strong problem resolution skills and ability to proactively set the team up for success


• Have exceptional organizational skills and a keen eye for detail


• Effective communication skills and the ability to navigate important conversation

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation:Competitive base pay, performance-based bonuses (paid quarterly), and PTO benefits after 90 days.


• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and more.


• Financial Planning: Access to a 401K plan with a 50% match on your first 6% investment, along with Roth options.


• Home Loan Program: We offer a zero-interest housing loan program to help you achieve your dream of home ownership.


• Employee Discounts: Enjoy discounts at our 15 restaurant concepts and growing boutique hotels division.


• Family Time: Benefit from 4 weeks of PTO for maternity/paternity leave.

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.