Restaurant Manager

Reach Recruiting; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary + bonus

Benefits: medical, dental, vision

Paid vacation and holidays

Leadership development and career path

Professional training and coaching

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

Reach Recruiting is seeking a Restaurant Manager for a premier Denver full-service dining concept. Lead daily operations, coach teams, and drive guest satisfaction with a hospitality-first mindset. This role rewards leadership with growth opportunities and a strong culture of excellence.

You will be responsible for financial performance, labor management, menu execution, and guest experiences that inspire loyalty. Join a team that values people, performance, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of restaurant management experience in a high-volume, full-service dining environment.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong financial acumen, including labor management, food cost control, and P&L accountability.
• Passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm, organized, and solution-oriented in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong coaching and conflict-resolution skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.
• Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Food safety certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of daily restaurant operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence.
• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop hourly team members and supervisors while fostering a positive, supportive workplace culture.
• Inspire a hospitality-first environment where every guest feels welcomed, valued, and genuinely cared for.
• Drive team engagement through consistent coaching, recognition, accountability, and professional development.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, beverage execution, cleanliness, safety, and overall restaurant presentation.
• Manage labor, scheduling, inventory, purchasing, and operating costs to achieve financial goals.
• Monitor sales performance, guest feedback, and operational metrics to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Resolve guest concerns with professionalism, urgency, and genuine hospitality.
• Partner with culinary and leadership teams to ensure seamless execution of new menu launches, promotions, and special events.
• Support local marketing efforts and community engagement initiatives that strengthen brand awareness and guest loyalty.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, health regulations, and food safety standards.
• Foster a culture centered on teamwork, ownership, positivity, and continuous learning.

Skills

Restaurant management

Leadership

Financial acumen

Guest experiences

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Coaching

Operational excellence

Flexible schedule

Job description

A growing hospitality group is seeking a passionate and experienced Restaurant Managerto join one of Denver's premier full-service dining concepts.

Our organization is built on the belief that exceptional hospitality begins with genuinely caring for people—our guests, our teams, and our communities. We operate chef-driven restaurants that combine elevated food and beverage experiences with warm, authentic service. Every detail matters, and we believe that creating unforgettable guest experiences starts with building exceptional teams.

The Restaurant Manager is responsible for leading daily operations while fostering a culture of hospitality, accountability, and continuous improvement. This leader will coach and develop team members, maintain operational excellence, and create memorable guest experiences that inspire loyalty and repeat business.

We're looking for an energetic and hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, leads by example, and understands that great hospitality begins with caring deeply for both guests and employees. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys mentoring others, building culture, and creating an environment where both people and performance flourish.

You will play a critical role in driving guest satisfaction, team engagement, financial performance, and operational consistency. If you are passionate about hospitality and enjoy leading high-performing teams, we'd love to meet you.

Strong operational knowledge is essential—but empathy, humility, positivity, and a commitment to developing people are what truly define success in this position.

• Competitive base salary plus bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid vacation and paid holidays
• Leadership development and career advancement opportunities
• Professional training and ongoing coaching
• Positive, team-oriented culture focused on growth and excellence

Day in the Life:

• Lead all aspects of daily restaurant operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence
• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop hourly team members and supervisors while fostering a positive, supportive workplace culture
• Inspire a hospitality-first environment where every guest feels welcomed, valued, and genuinely cared for
• Drive team engagement through consistent coaching, recognition, accountability, and professional development
• Maintain high standards of food quality, beverage execution, cleanliness, safety, and overall restaurant presentation
• Manage labor, scheduling, inventory, purchasing, and operating costs to achieve financial goals
• Monitor sales performance, guest feedback, and operational metrics to identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Resolve guest concerns with professionalism, urgency, and genuine hospitality
• Partner with culinary and leadership teams to ensure seamless execution of new menu launches, promotions, and special events
• Support local marketing efforts and community engagement initiatives that strengthen brand awareness and guest loyalty
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, health regulations, and food safety standards
• Foster a culture centered on teamwork, ownership, positivity, and continuous learning

Requirements:

• 3+ years of restaurant management experience in a high-volume, full-service dining environment
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams
• Strong financial acumen, including labor management, food cost control, and P&L accountability
• Passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain calm, organized, and solution-oriented in a fast-paced environment
• Strong coaching and conflict-resolution skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence
• Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Food safety certification (or ability to obtain upon hire)