Restaurant Manager

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill; Delaware; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent earning potential

Bonus paid every other pay period

Comprehensive training

Three weeks of paid time-off annually

401k + Company Match

Medical, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance

Job summary

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is seeking a Service/Bar Manager to oversee daily front-of-house operations, guest experience, and staff leadership in a high-volume setting. You will manage scheduling, hiring, and bar inventory while collaborating with the General Manager to ensure smooth operations and exceptional hospitality.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership in the dining room and bar, fostering team development, and delivering consistent service quality across all guest interactions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years high volume, full-service restaurant experience.
• Warm, passionate, and committed to the industry.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm, cool, and collected under pressure.
• Self-Actualized, motivated, and dependable.
• Self-discipline; maintained professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Engages with team members and guests.
• Maintains a strong presence in the dining room, bar, and front door to ensure guests are well taken care of and steps of service are executed.
• Oversees learning and development of hourly team.
• Organizes scheduling for front of house team members.
• Responsible for interviewing and hiring front of house staff to maintain staffing goals.
• Manages bar inventory and ordering.
• Conducts inventory of wine, liquor, and beer bi-weekly in a team effort.
• Partners with the General Manager to ensure all operations run smoothly.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Calm under pressure

Warm, passionate attitude

Self-motivated and dependable

Professional appearance

2+ years high-volume restaurant exp

Job description

Job Description

Position Overview:

With limited supervision, the Service/Bar Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the front of house functions at Firebirds Wood Fired Grill including appearance, guest experience, leadership of team members, scheduling of front of house positions, and effective communication with General Manager. Our Service/Bar Manager is accountable for ensuring extraordinary experiences through hospitality. Our Service/Bar Managers are responsible for executing quality and value in all steps of service, whether it be food execution, guest relations, or level of service. Our Service/Bar Managers play an active role in the dining room and are critical team members to ensuring extraordinary experiences for all our stakeholders.

What we expect of you:

• Engages with the team members and the guests
• Maintains a strong presence in the dining room, bar, and front door in order to ensure the guests are well taken care of and steps of service are being executed
• Oversees learning and development of hourly team
• Organizes scheduling for front of house team members
• Responsible for team development by interviewing and hiring front of house team members to maintain staffing goals
• Manages bar inventory and ordering
• Conducts inventory of wine, liquor, and beer bi-weekly in a team effort
• Partners with the General Manager to ensure all operations run smoothly

What’s in it for you:

• Excellent earning potential
• Attainable bonus paid every other pay period
• Comprehensive training
• Three weeks of paid time-off annually
• 401k + Company Match
• Competitive benefits— Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
• New store openings— several growth opportunities for all team members!
• Holiday closures— closed on Christmas and Thanksgiving Day; early closures on Christmas Eve!

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years high volume, full-service restaurant experience
• Warm, passionate, and committed to the industry
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to remain calm, cool, and collected under pressure
• Self-Actualized, motivated, and dependable
• Self-discipline; maintained professional appearance

Firebirds is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Description

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is a collection of 72 polished-casual restaurants specializing in boldly flavored, classic American cuisine, including fresh steaks and seafood prepared from scratch and seared over local hickory, oak or pecan wood on an authentic wood-fired grill. Architectural features include custom-designed wine walls, inviting patios and the FIREBAR, which boasts a wide selection of artisan cocktails, craft beer and a robust wine list, including Firebirds private label wine, served at proper cellar temperatures. With its purpose to Serve, enrich and exceed, Firebirds prides itself on providing real value and unexpected delights to its guests, while weaving itself into the fabric of the communities it serves. To date, Firebirds has donated more than $4 million to Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation to fund childhood cancer research through the sale of its freshly squeezed lemonade. Firebirds has received numerous national awards, including multiple Trip Advisor Certificates of Excellence and recognition in the FSR 50 Top 10 Fast-Growing Chains and as one of 10 Breakout Brands by Nations Restaurant News. For more information or to find a location, visit firebirdsrestaurants.com, like Firebirds on Facebook or follow Firebirds on Twitter at @FirebirdsGrill or Instagram at @FirebirdsGrill.