Restaurant Manager

Due' Cucina Italiana; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned casual-gourmet Italian restaurant in Seattle is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead its team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about food, possess strong leadership qualities, and have a proven track record in a high-volume dining setting. Responsibilities include supervising staff, ensuring operational excellence, and fostering a positive environment. This role offers competitive compensation and numerous benefits, advocating for a fun and hard-working culture.

Benefits

Medical Insurance including Employee Assistance Program

Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Free meals on shift

Employee dining discount at all Due' Cucina locations

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in a high volume restaurant environment required.
• Experience as restaurant assistant manager or general manager is highly desirable.
• Must possess a Food Handler’s card and an Alcohol Server Training Permit.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise restaurant employees and manage operations in the front and back of house.
• Oversee staffing levels, inventory levels, and food cost control.
• Respond to guest complaints and enforce customer service standards.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Culinary School background

Job description

Due' Cucina Italiana is looking for a Restaurant Manager to join our Seattle Area team!

At Due’ Cucina Italiana we love food that is real, fresh and authentic. We serve homemade pasta bowls and other dishes inspired by the best of the Italian tradition. All of our dishes are cooked fresh from scratch every day, including our pasta that is extruded in the pasta lab right inside our restaurant. Learn more about our story at www.duecucina.com.

We are looking for team members who are passionate about and place value on:

• Treating customers as family
• Leading by example
• Helping one another
• Working hard (and having fun while doing it!)
• Being open and honest
• Being humble

The Restaurant Manager leads the front and back of house teams and maintains high standards of restaurant cleanliness, food quality, and facility management.

Wage and Benefits Offered:

• Medical Insurance that includes an Employee Assistance Program
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off
• Free meals on shift
• A fun and friendly work environment
• Employee dining discount at all Due' Cucina locations
• Competitive compensation, based on experience $32-$35/hour
• Bonus potential based on restaurant performance

In this role, the Restaurant Manager will:

• Directly supervise the restaurant employees
• Interview and make hiring decisions
• Manage operations in the front and back of house with a high concentration on profitability, safety, sanitation, and sales growth.
• Monitor and make appropriate adjustments to staffing levels, inventory levels, and food cost control
• Ensure proper execution of and compliance with Company policies and procedures on assigned shifts.
• Anticipate and identify problems and initiate appropriate corrective action.
• Provide proper training through established systems and follow through to ensure compliance with Company Standards.
• Create a positive working environment by fostering teamwork through effective training, communication and relationship building
• Create and adjust daily schedule for shift personnel to ensure optimal efficiency
• Reinforce customer service mentality. Respond to guest complaints, immediately and respectfully.
• Manage equipment maintenance and ensure that all tools work correctly and safely

Requirements

Experience: Prior experience as restaurant assistant manager, general manager, supervisor, shift lead, crew lead, team lead is highly desirable. 2 years’ experience in a high volume restaurant environment required.

What are we looking for?:

• High-energy, proactive individuals who thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Ability to work (and have fun!) in a diverse team
• Ability to work under stress
• Passionate about food
• Culinary school background a plus
• A good understanding of FOH and BOH operations
• Possess a Food Handler’s card
• Possess an Alcohol Server Training Permit
• Possess a Certified Food Protection Manager Certification (can obtain after hire, course fees paid by Due Cucina)
• Ability to stand continuously throughout an 8-hour shift
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Comfortable bending, reaching and moving quickly
• Ability to work evenings and weekends
• Ability to work on a flexible schedule and fill in shifts when needed
• Must be at least 21 years of age

About the company

We are a casual-gourmet Italian restaurant serving fresh pasta paired with a rotating selection of seasonal sauces. Visit us in Seattle!

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