Restaurant Manager

Earls Kitchen + Bar; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage

3 weeks of paid time off

Leadership meal budget

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Earls Kitchen + Bar is seeking a dynamic Restaurant Manager in Fort Lauderdale to create unforgettable moments for guests while fostering staff growth. The role involves selecting and training talent, upholding management standards, and ensuring profitability through excellent guest experiences.

Ideal candidates will have restaurant industry experience, leadership skills, and a commitment to a supportive culture. The position includes benefits like flexible scheduling and comprehensive medical coverage, with ample opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within the hospitality/restaurant industry required.
• Exceptional coaching and leadership skills to actively develop high-performing leaders.
• Commitment to fostering a supportive and engaging culture for team members and guests.
• Ability to legally work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Select and train the best talent in the community.
• Maintain an active floor presence for flawless guest experiences.
• Develop collaborative action plans with the leadership team.

Skills

Coaching and leadership skills

Guest experience management

Cross-functional communication

Team development

Job description

At Earls, we’re passionate about creating unforgettable moments for our guests while fostering a culture where people can learn, grow, and have fun along the way. With exciting growth ahead, there’s endless opportunity to build skills, take on new challenges, and grow your career with an energetic, supportive team driven by hospitality.

What’s in it for you:

• Unparalleled career growth driven by our active nationwide expansion, with new openings in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Hawaii, and Nashville, Boston up next, and more to come
• Dedicated initiatives to recognize and reward outstanding performance
• Flexible scheduling to support work/life balance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, Life Insurance & LTD coverage
• Leadership meal budget + employee discounts
• 3 weeks of paid time off
• Leadership + mentorship programs
• Cell phone allowance

As a Restaurant Manager, you will:

• Responsible for selecting and training the best talent in the community, creating high performing teams throughout the restaurant
• Maintain an active floor presence to uphold management expectations and ensure flawless guest experiences drive shift profitability by managing key metrics
• Utilize Earls’ selection, development and recognition programs to create an engaging leader and partner experience.
• Develop and implement collaborative action plans with the leadership team to drive improved business results.

What we need from you:

• Experience in a similar role within the hospitality/restaurant industry required
• Exceptional coaching and leadership skills to actively develop the next generation of high-performing leaders within the organization.
• A commitment to fostering a supportive and engaging culture for your team members and guests
• A willingness to learn and an openness to feedback, coaching, and mentorship
• Drive seamless service execution by maintaining strong cross‑functional alignment and clear communication between the Front‑of‑House and Back‑of‑House teams
• Be able to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; frequent bending, reaching, and stretching; repetitive manual tasks; and lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• The ability to legally work in the United States

Earls is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, free from discrimination. We believe bringing together people of all backgrounds, experiences and abilities is essential to our success, and brings us closer to living our purpose to Make Life Awesome.

All employment decisions inclusive of recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotions and terminations are based on qualifications, competencies and merit, without the consideration of any legally protected ground. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.