Restaurant Manager

Coma Coffee Roasters; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Professional development

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Coma Coffee Roasters is seeking a Restaurant Manager with a bar focus to lead daily front-of-house operations in a high-volume upscale Italian concept. You will mentor the team, oversee service standards, and collaborate with BOH to ensure guest satisfaction.

With a strong emphasis on beverage program, you will manage ordering, inventory, seasonal updates, and profitability of the bar, while upholding brand hospitality and continuous improvement across the guest experience.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a high-volume upscale restaurant.
• Strong beverage program and cost control experience.
• Proven leadership and coaching abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily FOH operations with a hands-on approach, focusing on facilitating the needs of the team serving our guests.
• With the guidance of the existing bar team, maintain a clean, inviting, and profitable bar and beverage program—specific duties to include ordering, inventory, seasonal updates, and collaboration with bartenders.
• Set the tone for a culture of respect, hospitality, and accountability.
• Support, coach, and develop FOH staff to deliver exceptional service.
• Collaborate closely with BOH leadership to maintain seamless operations.
• Uphold brand standards while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

Bar management

High-volume dining

Leadership presence

Beverage program

Cost control

Communication

Team development

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Position: Restaurant Manager, w/ Bar Focus
Concept: Upscale, High-Volume Italian Restaurant
Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us:
We are a dynamic, on-trend Italian restaurant known for our elevated cuisine, vibrant bar program, and consistently high volume. Our team culture is rooted in hospitality, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence. We are currently seeking a manage with a strong emphasis on bar leadership and beverage ordering.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead daily FOH operations with a hands-on approach, focusing on facilitating the needs of the team serving our guests

• With the guidance of the existing bar team, maintain a clean, inviting, and profitable bar and beverage program—specific duties to include ordering, inventory, seasonal updates, and collaboration with bartenders

• Set the tone for a culture of respect, hospitality, and accountability

• Support, coach, and develop FOH staff to deliver exceptional service

• Collaborate closely with BOH leadership to maintain seamless operations

• Uphold brand standards while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in a high-volume, upscale restaurant environment

• Leadership presence: calm, confident, and respectful

• Strong background or interest in bar operations and beverage management

• Understanding of beverage cost control, ordering systems, and seasonal beverage development

• Ability to take direction and receive feedback with professionalism

• A balanced sense of humility and expertise — confident, yet coachable

• Excellent communication, organizational, and team development skills

• Candidates from polished corporate restaurant backgrounds are welcome

What We Offer:

• A supportive leadership team and a professional, growth-minded environment

• Opportunities for advancement within a respected restaurant group

• Creative input in beverage offerings and bar program evolution

• A culture that values integrity, hospitality, and continuous improvement