Restaurant Manager

Colony Grill; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Performance bonus

Employee discounts

Medical insurance

Dental/Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible PTO

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Colony Grill in Milford, CT seeks a Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations, drive guest satisfaction, manage staff performance, and control costs while executing brand standards across service, beverage, and food programs.

We value leaders with hospitality know‑how, strong communication, and a proven track record of coaching teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences during high‑volume periods and events.

Qualifications

• 2+ years hospitality managerial experience.
• Knowledge of beer, wines and spirits.
• Experience in beverage management and event planning.
• Computer literacy, including restaurant management software.
• Strong leadership and financial management skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Establish and enforce consistently high operating standards.
• Lead restaurant operations to maximize efficiency and guest satisfaction.
• Adapt leadership style to different situations.
• Coach and motivate employees.
• Uphold the company's mission and values.
• Communicate effectively with staff and guests.
• Balance training with staff development and performance.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Customer service management

Event planning

Financial management

Time management

Communication skills

Coaching

Tools

POS systems

Excel

Job description

Grow your leadership career with us...

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Employee discounts

Grow your leadership career with us...

Voted a Top Workplace and Top Pizza nationally, Colony Grill is growing... We are excited to announce that Colony Grill is now the Official Pizza of the Tampa Bay Rays and Tampa Bay Rowdies; and Proud Partner with The New York Yankees to bring our famous thin-crust pizza to Yankee Stadium! In addition to managing at a Colony Grill restaurant, you will also have the opportunity to lead our hospitality teams during MLB and MLS home games. We are looking for self-motivated leaders who have a passion for fostering teamwork and creating exceptional guest experiences. Restaurant Manager positions available in our DC market locations in Arlington, VA and Cabin John, MD.; and our CT, NY, and Florida location restaurants.

Benefits of being a Colony Grill Manager: Total rewards/incentive bonus program, comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance, life insurance, flexible paid time off, disability insurance, 401K plan. Individualized leadership development training program supporting success of new leaders and promoting ongoing career growth. Work-life flexibility.

As a restaurant manager you will be responsible for the overall operations of a Colony Grill Restaurant; ensuring total guest satisfaction while increasing sales, profits, and brand awareness through excellent execution of operational standards and guidelines. Also optimize profits by controlling food, beverage, and labor costs. Increases sales by ensuring guest satisfaction and prompt problem resolution. Additionally, and perhaps most importantly, managers ensure that training and inspiration of staff are at the forefront, consistently emphasized, and set against the backdrop of our mission, attributes, and commandments.

Responsibilities

• Managing Performance: Ability to establish, maintain and enforce consistently high standards.
• Lead operational duties that maximize the efficiency, productivity, and organization of the restaurant and team.
• Capable of adapting his/her leadership style to a variety of situations and scenarios
• Ability to supervise, coach, develop, lead & motivate employees.
• Personify our Mission: Demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm and warmth toward the guest.
• Self-motivated and competitive; driven to grow and develop personally while developing those around them.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to listen effectively, process information quickly, and transfer knowledge to others in accordance with company values of trust, Respect & commitment to excellence.

Job Requirements

• 2+ years of hospitality managerial experience, or customer service management or similar role.
• Knowledge of beer, wines and spirits.
• Overall beverage management experience: smart ordering strategy aligned to guest markets.
• Computer literacy /familiarity with restaurant management software.
• Experience in new business development and event planning.
• Strong leadership, motivational and people skills.
• Good financial management skills.
• Critical thinker with proactive problem-solving approach.
• Time-management skills supporting effective prioritization and execution of critical tasks.
• Team player.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to listen effectively, process information quickly, and transfer knowledge to others.
• Valid Drivers License.