Restaurant Manager - 8Eleven Bistro

White Lodging; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Vacation and PTO

Wellness tools

Referral bonuses

401(k) with company match

Healthcare concierge

Leadership development

Tuition reimbursement

Hotel discounts

Start at $58,000

Job summary

White Lodging is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead restaurant, lounge, and kitchen operations, focusing on memorable guest experiences and a flexible leadership style. You’ll guide daily tasks, financials, payroll, and scheduling while empowering your team to perform at their best.

Ideal candidates bring hospitality passion, mentoring mindset, and strong communication to foster a guest-first culture in a dynamic environment at Purdue-area venues.

Qualifications

• Hospitality passion and a positive, uplifting presence.
• Desire to mentor and grow future leaders in a supportive environment.
• Strong communication skills and a calm, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Comfort adapting to changing situations while guiding your team with confidence.
• Leadership or supervisory experience in food and beverage operations.

Responsibilities

• Guide restaurant, lounge, and kitchen operations to create memorable guest experiences.
• Support operational rhythms with flexibility and creative problem-solving.
• Lead daily leadership tasks including financials, payroll, and scheduling.
• Coach and develop your team to build a guest-first culture.
• Navigate challenges with agility in a dynamic environment.
• Partner with kitchen and service teams to ensure seamless dining experiences.

Skills

Hospitality passion

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Adaptability

Job description

Who We Are

White Lodging develops and operates award-winning hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants in some of the country's most vibrant cities. We believe hospitality is about how we make people feel — and that includes our guests and our team. As a Restaurant Manager, you’ll help bring that spirit to life in an environment that gives you the freedom to be yourself, use your judgment, and grow into your leadership style.

Description

Who We Are

White Lodging develops and operates award-winning hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants in some of the country's most vibrant cities. We believe hospitality is about how we make people feel — and that includes our guests and our team. As a Restaurant Manager, you’ll help bring that spirit to life in an environment that gives you the freedom to be yourself, use your judgment, and grow into your leadership style.

What You’ll Do

• Guide restaurant, lounge, and kitchen operations with a focus on creating memorable guest experiences, using your own leadership style to keep service flowing smoothly
• Support operational rhythms without rigid oversight, helping the team stay aligned while allowing room for flexibility and creative problem-solving
• Lead daily leadership tasks — including financials, payroll, and scheduling — with the autonomy to adapt approaches that work best for your team
• Build a guest-first culture by coaching and developing your team in ways that feel natural, collaborative, and supportive
• Navigate challenges with agility, adjusting plans as needed in a dynamic, fast-moving environment
• Partner with kitchen and service teams to create seamless, relaxed, and enjoyable dining experiences for guests and staff alike

What You’ll Bring

• A genuine passion for hospitality and a positive, uplifting presence
• A desire to mentor and grow future leaders in a supportive, flexible environment
• Strong communication skills and a calm, solutions-oriented mindset
• Comfort adapting to changing situations and guiding your team through them with confidence
• Leadership or supervisory experience in food and beverage operations

What You Can Look Forward To

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover
• Complimentary wellness tools
• Unlimited referral bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Hostcare Resources healthcare concierge
• Leadership development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounts on hotel rooms, dining and entertainment
• Compensation starts at $58,000.

About Boilerhouse Prime

8Eleven is a modern bistro located in the Historic Union Club Hotel at Purdue University. We serve​ a menu of approachable American classic dishes with a few French signatures. Developed and managed by White Lodging, 8Eleven Bistro joins a distinguished Purdue portfolio including The Union Club Hotel, Boilerhouse Prime, Boiler Up Bar, Leaps Coffee, and The Spa at Union Club Hotel.

White Lodging is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

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