Restaurant Manager - Charlotte, NC JN -092026-181488

Goodwin Recruiting; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Travel support for training

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Paid time off

Bonus program

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting has an opening for an Assistant Manager in Charlotte, NC, to join a growing, privately owned restaurant group. The role includes 6–8 weeks of paid out‑of‑market training with housing and travel support, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

You will lead shifts, uphold top hospitality standards, and coach a team in a fast‑paced setting. This is a hands‑on leadership position requiring a track record of managing labor, food cost, inventory, and guest experience in a

Qualifications

• 2+ years of restaurant management experience.
• Experience in upscale casual or full‑service dining.
• Experience working in a high‑volume restaurant environment.
• Scratch-kitchen experience preferred.
• Knowledge of labor, inventory, and restaurant financials.
• Proven ability to coach and motivate hourly teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and oversee daily restaurant operations.
• Maintain hospitality standards, food quality, cleanliness, and execution.
• Coach, train, and develop hourly team members.
• Provide floor leadership and respond to operational needs.
• Coordinate front- and back-of-house communication.
• Monitor labor, sales, and other key metrics during shifts.
• Support scheduling, inventory, ordering, and cost-control processes.
• Resolve guest concerns while upholding hospitality standards.
• Implement company systems and operating procedures.
• Foster teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Staff coaching

Guest service

Leadership presence

Operational oversight

Tools

Labor management

Inventory control

Food cost management

Job description

A growing, privately owned restaurant group is seeking an Assistant Manager to join its leadership team in Charlotte, North Carolina. This upscale casual concept combines a strong commitment to hospitality with well-defined systems and operational standards.

This position requires 6-8 weeks of paid, out-of-market training. Candidates must be able to commit to the full training period. Housing and travel support will be provided.

What We Offer

• Attainable bonus program
• Paid 6-8 week out-of-market training with housing and travel support
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off
• Career advancement opportunities with a growing restaurant group

What You'll Do

• Lead shifts and support day-to-day restaurant operations in a high-volume environment
• Maintain strong standards for hospitality, food quality, cleanliness, and overall execution
• Coach, train, and develop hourly team members
• Provide consistent floor leadership and respond quickly to operational needs
• Ensure effective communication and coordination between front- and back-of-house teams
• Monitor labor, sales, and other key operating metrics during assigned shifts
• Support scheduling, inventory, ordering, and cost-control processes
• Identify and resolve guest concerns while maintaining a high standard of hospitality
• Execute company systems, procedures, and operating standards consistently
• Help create a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Support training and development initiatives across the restaurant

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of restaurant management experience
• Recent upscale casual, polished casual, or comparable full-service restaurant experience
• Experience working in a high-volume restaurant environment
• Scratch-kitchen experience strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of labor management, food cost, inventory, and restaurant financials
• Demonstrated ability to coach, train, and motivate hourly teams
• Comfortable working within a structured, systems-oriented operation
• Strong floor presence and a hands-on leadership style
• Genuine commitment to hospitality and the guest experience
• Ability to complete 6-8 weeks of out-of-market training

If you are a restaurant manager who takes pride in strong operations, developing people, and delivering a great guest experience, this is an opportunity to continue building your career with a growing organization.

JOB ID: 181488 #post

Sarah Jones

$60,000 - $70,000