Restaurant Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Colony Grill is seeking a Restaurant Manager to oversee daily operations, optimize guest satisfaction, and drive sales and brand consistency across markets. You will lead hospitality teams, manage beverage programs, and ensure high standards in service while coordinating with events and partnerships.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in hospitality leadership, strong people skills, and a proven track record in operations, finance, and event planning.

Qualifications

• 2+ years hospitality managerial experience or customer service management.
• Knowledge of beer, wines and spirits.
• Experience in beverage management and smart ordering strategies.
• 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 for effective prioritization.
• Team player.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Establish, maintain and enforce consistently high standards in performance.
• Lead operational duties to maximize efficiency, productivity and organization.
• Adapt leadership style to a variety of situations and scenarios.
• Supervise, coach, develop, lead and motivate employees.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and warmth toward the guest and uphold the mission.
• Be self-motivated and competitive, growing self and staff.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Listen actively, transfer knowledge, and uphold company values of trust, respect and excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Teamwork

Financial management

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Self-motivated

Food & beverage knowledge

Event planning

Tools

Restaurant management software

Job description

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.