Restaurant Manager

Early Bird Night Owl; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Phone stipend

Paid time off

Shift meals

Employee discounts

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Early Bird Night Owl is seeking a Front of House Restaurant Manager to oversee daily operations, ensuring exceptional service and consistent food quality. You will lead by example on the floor, coach staff, and engage with guests to collect feedback and resolve issues.

You will partner with the General Manager to drive team culture, improve operations, and contribute to financial performance through labor oversight, inventory control, and compliance with health and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year restaurant/bar management.
• Possess or ability to obtain ServSafe and Tips Certification within six months of commencement of employment.
• Experience with Toast point of sale system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, adhering to GM standards for service and quality.
• Lead weekly manager meetings to align on priorities, events, and needs.
• Work varied floor shifts to support staffing and training improvements.
• Ensure food quality is consistent and visually appealing.
• Maintain knowledge of POS, menus, and service standards.
• Interact with guests to obtain feedback and resolve issues.
• Manage payroll and inventory for shifts and control labor costs.
• Collaborate with GM and other managers to brainstorm events.
• Prepare monthly commentary to influence yearly budget.

Skills

Leadership

Training & coaching

ServSafe certification

Tips certification

Toast POS

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Hospitality management degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Toast POS

Job description

MISSION STATEMENT: We are a neighborhood eatery where thoughtful details, warm service, and carefully crafted food turn everyday visits into meaningful moments of connection for friends, family and our team.

OUR CORE VALUES

INSPIRE WONDERInnovate with Flavor | Surprise and Delight

FOSTER HOSPITALITYInclusive Culture | Home Away from Home

PURSUE EXCELLENCEExceptional Every Time | Details Matter | Quality First

DEMONSTRATE INTENTIONALITYEmpathetic Engagement | Anticipatory Service | Ownership Mindset

CULTIVATE COMMUNITYTeam Collaboration | Community Connection | Celebrate Often

POSITION SUMMARY:

The FOH Restaurant Manager is responsible for overseeing daily restaurant operations to ensure exceptional service standards, consistent food quality, and a seamless guest experience. This role leads by example on the floor, supports team development through coaching and mentorship, and actively engages with guests to gather feedback and resolve issues. The FOH Restaurant Manager also contributes to financial performance through labor oversight, inventory management, and operational efficiency, while maintaining strict adherence to health, safety, and company policies. In partnership with the General Manager, this position helps drive team culture, operational improvements, and overall business success.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Service Standards

• Oversee daily operations, ensuring adherence to GM-established standards for service and quality
• Participate in weekly manager meetings to align on service priorities, upcoming events, and operational needs
• Work varied floor shifts to support staffing, lead by example, and identify opportunities for efficiency, programming, and training improvements
• Ensure food quality is consistent, visually appealing, and meets guest specifications
• Maintain expert-level knowledge of POS systems, menus, and service standards

Guest Experience

• Interact with guests to obtain feedback on quality of service and food
• Resolve guest complaints and coordinate with General Manager to resolve issues
• Utilize guest reviews to inform training focal points
• Ensure a consistent guest experience on every shift by maintaining attention to detail in setup, cleanliness, team professionalism, and overall floor readiness
• Reconcile daily audit materials. (i.e., timesheet authorizations, perpetual inventories, void transaction reports, cash drops)
• Oversee necessary ordering and inventorying for your primary area of responsibility
• Assist in preparing and controlling payroll for your shifts each pay period
• Reviewemployee schedules and punch clocks to eliminate unnecessary labor overages and to ensure that guest service, operational needs, and financial objectives are met
• Collaborate with the General Manager and other managers, to brainstorm events
• Prepare monthly commentary to influence yearly budget

Health and Safety Standards

• Enforce all food safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the laws, codes, and guidelines set forth by the FDA and Health Department
• Coordinate cleaning program for your primary business unit and making recommendation for improvements
• Enforce Early Bird Night Owl/LFS human resources policies in all aspects of employee and guest relationships

Team Hiring, Retention, and Mentorship

• Stay up to date with property website, newsletters, meetings, and emails to ensure that you and your teams are advised of actions, programs and initiatives
• Interview, coach, and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand standards and consistent with Lloyd’s core values
• Help team members establish KPIs and review goals annually
• Maintain high level of day-to-day communication and interaction with team members, guests, vendors, and contractors, always in a mature and professional manner
• Advocate and maintain a team culture built on service excellence, professionalism, teamwork, and an environment to have fun, learn and succeed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 1 year restaurant/bar management
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to train, coach, develop and motivate others
• Possess or ability to obtain ServSafe and Tips Certification within six months of commencement of employment
• Highest level of integrity and a hands-on management style
• Experience with Toast point of sales system preferred
• Exceptional organizational and operational skills, and detail-oriented with proven time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including tact and professionalism in dealing with staff, customers, and management, including writing, speaking, and public speaking

*Ability to work a flexible schedule to include AM/PM shifts, weekends, and holidays

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma / GED required

Higher education degree in hospitality management or related field or equivalent work experience preferred

PHYSICAL ABLITIES:

• Ability to be on your feet and alert for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. as needed
• Continuous use of hands and arms
• Continuous bending, reaching, and twisting

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.

COMPENSATION

Starting salary at $55k, commensurate with experience. In addition, we offer employee benefits including a phone stipend, paid time off, shift meals, employee discounts, flexible schedules.