Restaurant Manager - Forbici St. Pete

Next Level Brands Hospitality; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Sick days

Paid time off

Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas days

Flexible Schedule

Growth Potential

Complimentary Shift Meals

Dining Discount Programs

Job summary

Forbici Modern Italian in St. Pete is seeking a dynamic Restaurant Manager to lead our newest location in Sundial. Join a hospitality-first team delivering elevated casual dining with house-made pastas, pizzas, and craft beverages.

The role requires 2–3 years in a management role at an upscale restaurant, strong communication, and a professional grasp of wine, beer, and cocktails. Full-time, day/night shifts, including weekends, are expected.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience in a management position at a full-service upscale restaurant.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• English language fluency in reading, writing, and speaking.
• Discretion and leadership in employee relations.
• Ability to stay positive and calm under pressure.
• Knowledge of classic cookery, wine, beer, and cocktails.
• Proficiency with MS Office and POS/scheduling software.
• Food safety and responsible alcohol service certifications.
• Able to work full-time day or night shifts, weekends and holidays (up to 50 hrs).

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations and guest experience.
• Lead front-of-house and back-of-house teams and delegate tasks.
• Ensure service standards, safety, and sanitation compliance.
• Manage scheduling, events, and guest requests.
• Uphold brand standards and training initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

English Proficiency

POS Systems

Microsoft Office

Scheduling/Timekeeping

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Events/Catering software

Timekeeping systems

Job description

Forbici Modern Italian is expanding — and we’re looking for a dynamic, hospitality-driven Restaurant Managers to join our team in our newest location in the heart of St. Petersburg.

Rooted in a culture of genuine hospitality, Forbici elevates traditional Italian flavors with a modern twist, featuring house-made pastas, pizzas, and expertly crafted cocktails. Our commitment to fresh, high-quality ingredients and exceptional service has positioned Forbici as a leader in upscale casual dining.

Forbici St. Pete will bring the vibrant energy of our flagship Hyde Park location to the newly renovated Sundial. This prime destination offers high visibility, a steady mix of locals and tourists, and a thriving dining scene eager for elevated yet approachable experiences. Featuring a spacious bar, lively dining room, outdoor patio, and private dining space, the new Forbici promises a setting where great food, great people, and great leadership come together.

If you’re a passionate, experienced leader ready to help shape the next chapter of Forbici’s growth, we’d love to meet you.

Restaurant Managers are assigned specific duties and areas of responsibilities.

Qualifications And Requirements

• 2-3 years’ experience in a management position at a full-service upscale restaurant.


• Strong communication skills. Written and verbal (1:1 and in a group setting).


• Able to understand, speak and follow written and verbal instruction in English


• Ability to demonstrate discretion and leadership in complex employee relations matters.


• The ability to stay positive and calm under pressure.


• A strong work ethic and a desire to learn and grow.


• A professional understanding of classic cookery, wine, beer, and cocktails.


• Strong computer skills. Experience with Microsoft Office, events/catering software, timekeeping/scheduling systems and point-of-sale (POS) systems.


• Must be able to obtain food safety and responsible alcohol service certifications


• Flexible and dependable to work full-time day or night shifts, weekends and holidays, up to 50 a week.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to balance and carry trays, multiple plates, glass racks and or/glasses


• Must have sufficient mobility to perform assigned tasks including constant reaching, bending, stooping, wiping, pushing, and pulling for extended periods of time


• Must have the ability to lift, push, pull approximately 25lbs.


• Must be able to stand and/or walk for up to 10 hours during a single shift, while possibly navigating ramps, stairs, and elevators.

What We Offer:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance


• Life Insurance


• Sick days


• Paid time off


• Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas days


• Flexible Schedule


• Growth Potential


• Complimentary Shift Meals


• Dining Discount Programs

Next Level Brands is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.