Restaurant Manager

Calico Cactus; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Calico Cactus in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to oversee daily on-site operations, balancing front-of-house and back-of-house teams to ensure consistent food and beverage quality and a welcoming guest experience.

You will schedule staff, participate in hiring and training, manage inventory and vendor relationships, and drive menu promotions like the Taco Drop while partnering with leadership on cost control and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Strong focus on customer satisfaction and delivering a positive guest experience.
• Experience with hiring, interviewing, onboarding, and developing restaurant team members.
• Excellent communication skills for guest, team, and management interactions.
• Knowledge of Food & Beverage operations, including quality control, safety, and presentation standards.
• Previous experience in restaurant or hospitality management is preferred.
• Ability to lead diverse teams, resolve conflicts, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with attention to scheduling and inventory.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including mornings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations at Calico Cactus’s on-site location in Jacksonville, FL.
• Supervise front-of-house and back-of-house teams to ensure consistent food and beverage quality.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and inviting environment for guests.
• Monitor service standards and support staff during busy periods.
• Schedule staff, assist with hiring and training, and manage inventory and vendor relationships.
• Support menu promotions such as new Taco Drops and operational promotions.
• Collaborate with leadership on cost controls and initiatives to enhance guest experiences.

Skills

Customer service

Hiring

Communication

F&B knowledge

Restaurant management

People leadership

Scheduling & inventory

Flexible hours

Job description

Company Description

Calico Cactus is a modern taco shop that brings a fresh, flavorful dining option to the community, offering unique breakfast, brunch, and lunch dishes. The kitchen focuses on authenticity and quality, using only fresh ingredients and preparing handmade tortillas daily. Guests can enjoy a changing menu through a new “Taco Drop” every other week, creating ongoing opportunities to try innovative flavors. In addition to food, Calico Cactus features a full barista service, providing crafted coffee drinks and specialty beverages. The team is dedicated to delivering a welcoming, high-quality experience for every guest.

Role Description

The Restaurant Manager is responsible for overseeing daily operations at Calico Cactus’s on-site location in Jacksonville, FL. This full-time role includes supervising front-of-house and back-of-house teams, ensuring consistent food and beverage quality, and maintaining a clean, safe, and inviting environment. The Restaurant Manager monitors service standards, supports team members during busy periods, and addresses guest concerns to promote exceptional customer satisfaction. The role also involves scheduling staff, assisting with hiring and training, managing inventory and vendor relationships, and supporting menu promotions such as new Taco Drops. The Restaurant Manager collaborates with leadership on operational improvements, cost control, and initiatives that enhance the overall guest experience.

Qualifications

• Strong focus on Customer Satisfaction and Customer Service, with a commitment to delivering a positive guest experience.
• Experience with Hiring, including interviewing, onboarding, and developing restaurant team members.
• Excellent Communication skills for interacting with guests, team members, and management.
• Knowledge of Food & Beverage operations, including quality control, safety, and presentation standards.
• Previous experience in restaurant or hospitality management is preferred.
• Ability to lead diverse teams, resolve conflicts, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with attention to detail in scheduling and inventory.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed.