Restaurant Manager (8085)

Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus program

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Career advancement

Dining allowance

Job summary

Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano in West Des Moines, IA seeks a friendly Restaurant Manager to deliver exceptional dining experiences. You will oversee daily operations, hire and train staff, manage costs, and ensure top service standards in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires strong leadership, two years in dining-room management, active certifications, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and travel for training. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Dining Room Manager in a table-service restaurant.
• Current Food Safety and Sanitation certification.
• Current Alcohol Training certification.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English (verbal and written).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of staff, vendors, and guests.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Elevated knowledge of alcoholic beverages & beverage service.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously to deliver on-time results.
• Working knowledge of point-of-sale systems & bookkeeping systems.
• Proficient in web-based computer applications and Microsoft Office suite.
• Must be able to travel away from home for 35-45 days to participate in management training.
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Must be able to work a variety of morning, afternoon, evening & late-night work shifts, to match operational needs.
• Ability to work 45-55 hour work weeks.
• Must have exceptional hygiene and grooming habits.
• Must have reliable transportation to & from work.
• High level of stamina to work on feet for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Must be 21 years or age or older

Responsibilities

• Creating an exceptional service experience and prioritizing hospitality for guests.
• Overseeing the daily operations of the restaurant.
• Hiring and training restaurant staff following company policies & procedures.
• Upholding standards for food preparation and service.
• Speaking with guests to address concerns or solve problems.
• Creating work schedules for restaurant staff.
• Controlling operational costs and taking inventories.
• Ordering supplies, facility management, and staff performance appraisals.

Skills

Dining Room Management

Team Leadership

Customer Service

Communication

Multitasking

English Proficiency

Problem Solving

Operational Excellence

Education

Food Safety and Sanitation certification

Alcohol Training certification

Tools

POS systems

Bookkeeping systems

Job description

Biaggi's is seeking a friendly, reliable, and motivated Restaurant Manager to help us create the ultimate dining experience for our guests. If you are passionate about food and beverage and committed to success,

Qualified candidates must be energetic, hardworking, team-oriented, honest, and comfortable with managing people. Must be available to work consistently, act with professionalism at all times & have a positive attitude.

Restaurant Manager responsibilities include but are not limited to

creating an exceptional service experience and prioritizing hospitality for our guests, overseeing the daily operations of the restaurant, hiring and training restaurant staff following company policies & procedures, upholding standards for food preparation and service, speaking with guests to address concerns or solve problems, creating work schedules for restaurant staff, controlling operational costs, taking inventories, ordering supplies, facility management, and appraising staff performance.

Restaurant Manager Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Dining Room Manager in a table-service restaurant.
• Current Food Safety and Sanitation certification.
• Current Alcohol Training certification.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English (verbal and written).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of staff, vendors, and guests.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills. Ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Elevated knowledge of alcoholic beverages & beverage service.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously to deliver on-time results.
• Working knowledge of point-of-sale systems & bookkeeping systems.
• Proficient in web-based computer applications and Microsoft Office suite.
• Must be able to travel away from home for 35-45 days to participate in management training.
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Must be able to work a variety of morning, afternoon, evening & late-night work shifts, to match operational needs.
• Ability to work 45-55 hour work weeks. Work week hours will vary based on operational needs.
• Must have exceptional hygiene and grooming habits.
• Must have reliable transportation to & from work.
• High level of stamina to work on feet for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Must be 21 years or age or older

Restaurant Manager Employment Benefits

• Competitive Salary ($50,000-$65,000 annually, based on experience)
• Performance-based Bonus Program (up to $5,000 in first year)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation upon hire
• 401(k) with company match
• Career advancement opportunities
• Allowance for off-duty dining

Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano is a casual Italian restaurant offering an extensive selection of house-made and imported pastas, soups, salads, pizza, seafood, steaks and desserts prepared with the freshest ingredients available and served in a comfortable, relaxing atmosphere.

Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military or veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, or local law.