Restaurant Manager

North Italia; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off (vacation & sick)

Health Savings Account

401k with company match

Tuition assistance

Next day pay up to 50% (exclusions)

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

North Italia is seeking a Restaurant Manager in Huntsville, AL to lead daily operations and guest experience in a high-volume setting. The role requires managing shifts, scheduling, and coordinating with the kitchen to maintain quality and service standards.

You will train and coach staff, uphold safety and cleanliness, and drive continuous improvement while working closely with the General Manager. Competitive compensation and robust benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of full-service, high-volume restaurant management experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of business operations and financials.
• Strong communication skills.
• Dependable, reliable, and motivated.
• Able to work ten-hour plus shifts and stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to work closing shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience with POS systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage shifts, scheduling, and daily restaurant operations.
• Maintain high standards of guest experience, including wine knowledge and food quality.
• Collaborate with kitchen team to evaluate prep levels and quality before shifts.
• Lead and coach the restaurant team to foster continuous improvement.
• Operate the restaurant on a owner-like level to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Restaurant management

High-volume environment

Communication skills

Leadership

Tools

POSitouch

Crunchtime

OpenTable

Job description

Compensation Range

$65,000 - $72,000 / Year

Overview

Hiring Immediately – Restaurant Manager

North Italia is offering:

• Medical, dental and vision, company-paid group life insurance, short term disability and long-term disability
• Flexibility: Paid time off including vacation and sick time
• Health Savings Account
• 401k plan with company match
• Tuition assistance
• Eligible for up to 50% next day pay (exclusions apply)
• Employee Assistance Programs

Reporting to: This position reports to the General Manager. You will work with a passionate and highly respected team committed to leading and inspiring others to deliver our mission: Great Hospitality. Every Time.

What we offer

As theRestaurant Manageryou will:

• Manage shifts which include daily decision making, scheduling, and planning
• Understand flavors, aromas, and characteristics of food ingredients and wines to ensure the highest standard in guest experience
• Manage on-the-fly requests with ease and poise creating a calm and positive work environment
• Foster an environment of continuous learning, open and honest feedback, and corrective action as needed
• Actively work the floor with an ability to anticipate opportunities to improve service, help the team, and create efficiencies in table turns
• Work directly with the kitchen team to evaluate prep levels and food quality prior to each shift
• Be responsible for running the restaurant as if an owner

You’ll thrive in this position if you are:

• Passionate about creating memorable dining experiences by exceeding guest expectations
• Dedicated to creating a safe environment for the team and guest through highest standards for product quality and restaurant cleanliness
• Committed to driving continuous improvement by coaching, leading, and developing the restaurant team
• Service-oriented in your approach to working in a high-volume environment

What we’re looking for

• 2+years of full-service, high-volume restaurant management experience
• Demonstrated working understanding of business operations and financials
• Strong communication skills
• Dependable, reliable, and motivated
• Able to work ten-hour plus shifts, plus ability to stand, sit, squat, or walk for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work closing shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Able to grasp, reach overhead, push, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds
• Prior POSitouch, Crunchtime, and Open Table experience is a plus

A Job Handcrafted Just For You

Since 2002, North Italia has been a favorite neighborhood spot for crave-worthy, from-scratch modern Italian food.

We believe every moment a guest spends with us should be one that is worth savoring. Our restaurants have a contemporary, welcoming vibe that our guests love. From the front of the house to the kitchen, our passion for what we do creates a vibrant energy that always makes you feel at home.

About the Company

Who we are: Established in 2002 under Fox Restaurants Concepts in Scottsdale, AZ, North Italia prides itself on delivering handcrafted Italian food in a modern environment with an in-restaurant experience that prioritizes great hospitality every time. We care about quality and details in everything we do, from the perfect hand-cut pasta ribbon and the freshness of our vegetables, to the team members we hire and the guests we serve.

North Italia joined the portfolio of unique restaurant concepts under The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated in 2019, benefiting from the long-standing history, culture, and passion for excellence that serves more than 40,000 employees in more than 200 full-service, casual dining restaurants throughout the US.

We’re one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® because we care for our staff like family, give back to our communities and work towards a sustainable future.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, perspectives, backgrounds and experiences to apply. We offer reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.

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