Restaurant Manager at Proof On Main

21c Museum Hotel Louisville; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

21c Museum Hotels in Louisville seeks a Restaurant Manager to oversee daily FOH operations, staff development, and guest satisfaction. You will manage scheduling and training, ensure service standards, and collaborate with the Food & Beverage Director to optimize costs and drive revenue.

The role requires 2–4 years in a high-volume restaurant and at least 1 year of supervisory experience, plus strong F&B knowledge.

Qualifications

• Must have some college education and a strong customer service mindset.
• Two to four years in a high-volume, high-quality restaurant operation and at least one year in a supervisory role.
• Background in food and beverage is essential; familiarity with service standards is expected.
• Proficient with Windows-based computers and Microsoft Office; able to learn industry software quickly.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations and guest experience with a focus on quality and efficiency.
• Lead and develop front-of-house teammates; manage scheduling and training.
• Monitor inventory, ordering, and cost controls to optimize profits.
• Maintain high staff morale, ensure standards, and uphold uniforms and appearance.

Skills

FOH management

Team leadership

Customer service

MS Office

Background check

Education

Some college education

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Industry software familiarity

Job description

Company Description

We combine a multi-venue contemporary art museum, boutique hotel and a chef driven restaurant to create a unique and welcoming opportunity.

We combine a multi-venue contemporary art museum, boutique hotel and a chef driven restaurant to create a unique and welcoming opportunity.

Job Description

Title: Restaurant Manager

Reports To: Food & Beverage Director

Supervises: 20 to 40 Front of House Teammates

General Purpose: The Restaurant Manager manages the daily operations of the restaurant, including the selection, development, and performance management of FOH teammates. In addition, they oversee the inventory and ordering of food and supplies, optimize profits and ensure that guests are satisfied with their dining experience.

Specific Responsibilities

• Ensures the highest and most efficient level of service expected by the guest.
• Ensures the restaurant is staffed sufficiently for each meal period.
• Works to keep staff morale high.
• Rolls up sleeves and willing to ‘get dirty’ in an effort to keep standards high, or to cut staff where possible and save the restaurant money.
• Train, train, and train staff some more. Give verbal and written quizzes often.
• Ensures all employees are following service standards.
• Identifies ways to operate more efficiently, cut costs and drive revenue.
• Ensure cleanliness (of staff, restaurant).
• Creates a total awareness of in-house VIPs and review names with staff members during pre-service meetings.
• Constantly seeks improvement in self, staff, and the company.
• Cultivates a following of regulars.
• Reports to work on time and ready to work scheduled shift.
• Maintains a positive, friendly attitude with staff & guests.
• Maintains a clean, orderly appearance of the restaurant service area.
• Ensures proper uniforms/dress for all staff.
• Assists/execute any and all tasks as assigned by General Manager.
• Screens all potential staff members prior to interview with F&B Director.
• Leads training program for all new hires.
• Implements training policies, schedules for new hires.
• Keeps all training documents up to date and accessible.
• Communicate status of re-training needs for new hires and other teammates to rest of FOH team.
• Implements and administers employee reward program (contests & gift cards).
• Interviews potential employees/hiring.
• Maintains and enforces steps of service protocols and standards of service.
• Completes new hire paperwork to be given to HR.
• Completes and submits Personnel Action Forms for all teammate gains/losses/status changes
• Reviews and approves time clock activity
• Attends daily and weekly meetings as required.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.

Qualifications

• Competent with Windows-based computers and Microsoft Office and familiar with industry standard software.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for all things 21c.
• Must pass a background check.
• Education /Formal Training:
  • Some college education.

Experience

• Two to four years in a high volume, high quality restaurant operation.
• Minimum one year management/supervisory experience.
• Previous job in a restaurant line position.
• Strong F&B knowledge acquired through a combination of education, work and pure curiosity

Additional Information

21c Museum Hotels is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristic. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.