Restaurant Manager at Titans Press Box

Skyport HospitalityFirst Meridian Services; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) after 6 months

Employee Discounts

Airport Parking

Cell Phone Stipend

PTO + Holidays

Bonus Potential

Job summary

First Meridian Services is seeking a Restaurant Manager to oversee daily operations at Skyport restaurant within a major international airport. You will manage staff, assist with scheduling, training, and performance evaluations, and ensure adherence to health and safety standards.

Open availability for 8-5+ shifts between 3 AM and midnight, weekends required. Salary ranges from $60,000 to $65,000 per year with quarterly bonus potential and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Requires 2+ years in a supervisory/management role within hospitality.
• Experience with inventory management, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• ServSafe certification is a plus; familiarity with airport operations is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations to ensure efficiency and quality service.
• Manage and supervise restaurant staff, including hiring, training, and scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Handle customer inquiries, complaints, and feedback to ensure a positive dining experience.
• Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed.
• Coordinate with kitchen staff to ensure timely and high-quality food service.
• Develop and enforce company policies and procedures.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment for all employees.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure regulatory and quality standards are met.
• Oversee maintenance and repair of restaurant equipment and facilities.

Skills

Staff management

Scheduling

Training

Health & safety compliance

Inventory management

Customer service

Leadership

Budgeting & financial reporting

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma

Some college

ServSafe Certified a plus

Tools

POS/FOH systems

Job description

The Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of daily operations to ensure an exceptional dining experience for guests. This role involves managing staff, assisting with scheduling, training, and performance evaluations, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The Manager is also tasked with monitoring inventory, coordinating with kitchen staff, and handling customer inquiries and complaints. Strong leadership, organizational skills, and a commitment to high-quality service are essential for success in this position.

SHIFT

Open availability to work any 8-5+ hour shift between 3 AM and midnight. Weekends required.

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Salary Range: $60,000 to $65,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications, plus quarterly bonus potential based on budgeted operating profit and applicable bonus program terms.
• Insurance: Health, Dental, and Vision available the first of the month following your start date; additional EAP, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Life Insurance options available.
• Additional Benefits : Monthly cell phone stipend (opt-in), free employee airport parking, 401(k) available after 6 months, and employee discounts at Skyport restaurant and retail locations.
• Time Off: PTO accrual increases with tenure, plus 7 recognized holidays per year and paid leave provided in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
• Growth : Supportive team environment with training and professional development opportunities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee daily restaurant operations to ensure efficiency and quality service.
• Manage and supervise restaurant staff, including hiring, training, and scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Handle customer inquiries, complaints, and feedback to ensure a positive dining experience.
• Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed.
• Coordinate with kitchen staff to ensure timely and high-quality food service.
• Develop and enforce company policies and procedures.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment for all employees.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure the restaurant meets all regulatory and quality standards.
• Oversee the maintenance and repair of restaurant equipment and facilities.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Genuine interest in providing a positive guest experience
• Friendly, outgoing, approachable personality
• Ability to work well with others and support a positive work environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Dependable
• Flexible to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to follow all guidelines and procedures set forth by FMS/Skyport, brand partners, airport, federal, state, and local employment regulations
• Strong communication skills and ability to handle stressful situations
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to exercise good judgment
• Ability to use basic math; e.g., addition, subtraction, and basic fractions
• Must successfully complete required airport security and background screening, including a federal background check.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma and some college preferred
• 2+ years of experience in a supervisory or management role within the restaurant or hospitality industry.
• Experience with inventory management, budgeting, and financial reporting
• ServSafe Certified a plus

WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Airport: This position operates in a climate‑controlled international airport environment. The temperature, volume of noise, and exposure to the public are outside the control of First Meridian Services, Inc. The position requires use of public spaces as provided by the airport.

Restaurant: This position may require frequent exposure to a restaurant or retail operation environment. Regular exposure to varying temperatures (hot/cold/freezing), fumes, vapors, industrial restaurant equipment, noise, and guests will be a common occurrence.

The nature of restaurant work requires the Manager to possess certain physical abilities. Those listed here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform this job. Most of the workday is spent standing or walking and working in close proximity to others. Eye‑hand coordination, depth perception, finger dexterity, and functional vision and speech perception are required. Some bending, crouching, pushing/pulling and lifting/lowering of 20‑50 lbs. Some repetitive motions with hands, wrists, or arms. Must be able to operate all equipment used in the restaurant. Some exposure to skin irritants, electrical equipment, and sharp instruments. Risk to these exposures is minimized by strict adherence to company standards, policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements & Frequency
Bend – Occasionally
Climb/Crawl – Occasionally
Sit – Rarely
Kneel – Occasionally
Squat – Occasionally
Stand/Walk – Constantly

Mental Requirements & Frequency
Communicate Orally – Constantly
Evaluating – Frequently Perform Calculations – Occasionally
Read/Comprehend – Regularly
Reason/Analyze – Regularly
Write – Occasionally

Internal Applicants: Current First Meridian Services employees must meet applicable internal transfer eligibility requirements to be considered for this opportunity. Generally, employees must have been in their current position for at least six months and have no disciplinary documentation within the previous six months. Please get in touch with your manager or HR with questions regarding eligibility.

First Meridian is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or protected veteran status.

First Meridian Services utilizes E-Verify to confirm work eligibility within the US.