Restaurant Manager | Kalimotxo at ARRIVE Austin

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Career development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Palisociety is seeking a Restaurant Manager for Kalimotxo at ARRIVE Austin to lead daily service with hospitality at the forefront. You will own the wine program across Kalimotxo and Lefty’s, oversee the host stand and reservations, and collaborate with Events and Marketing to maximize guest experience.

This hands-on role requires at least 2 years of F&B leadership, strong communication, and a passion for developing a high-performing team while maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of F&B leadership experience, ideally spanning wine and reservations.
• Ability to drive revenue through hospitality and guest connections.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; reliable problem solver.

Responsibilities

• Oversee restaurant setup and breakdown, daily side work, and server sections for smooth service.
• Own reservations end to end, monitor SOPs and table turns for reporting.
• Uphold ERHG service standards and drive revenue through hospitality.
• Participate in hotel Safety Committee and ensure safety protocols.
• Lead FOH staff education, pre-shift focuses, and cross-train with managers.
• Coach and develop FOH hourly team; support closing leadership on shifts.
• Manage wine program across Kalimotxo and Lefty’s with Wine Director coordination.
• Assist with staff scheduling and month-end inventory variance commentary.

Skills

F&B leadership

Guest relations

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ServSafe Manager

TABC Certification

Wine knowledge

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

Palisociety is a society of unique hotels and residences — Palihouse, Palihotel, Le Petit Pali, ARRIVE by Palisociety, and a growing collection of independently branded properties. Since our first hotel opened in Los Angeles in 2009, we've grown into a nationwide portfolio of neighborhood-centric hotels, restaurants, bars, and event spaces, earning recognition from Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, the New York Times, and more.

We consider our employees our greatest asset: structured training from day one, consistent feedback, and a clear path for growth. We develop our leaders from within, because the strongest hospitality companies are the ones that grow their own.

ABOUT ARRIVE AUSTIN:

Located in the heart of East Austin, ARRIVE Austin is the perfect neighborhood hotel for guests looking for a blend of modern luxury, local authenticity, and friendly hospitality. With meticulously designed rooms and three distinct dining outlets, ARRIVE Austin welcomes travelers and locals alike.

ABOUT KALIMOTXO:

Kalimotxo is a Spanish restaurant and cocktail bar from the Emmer & Rye Hospitality Group. Kalimotxo invites guests to a vibrant space where they can have a quick drink or hang all night with good friends. We celebrate the spirit of Basque social bar culture with a curated Spanish wine list, amazing craft cocktails, and flowing porrones. Our team's hospitality is a top priority, and we're looking for passionate, genuine people to take care of our guests.

POSITION PROFILE:

The Restaurant Manager leads daily service at Kalimotxo, focusing on hospitality and driving revenue through genuine guest connections. You'll own the wine program across both venues (Kalimotxo and Lefty's Day & Night), oversee the host stand and reservations function, and act as a liaison for the Events and Marketing teams.

You'll directly lead the Kalimotxo FOH hourly team and support its front-of-house service and administrative operations. This is a hands‑on, floor‑leading role; you'll cross‑train on the F&B Manager's duties to ensure coverage.

THE TASK AT HAND:

• Oversee restaurant setup and breakdown, daily side work, and server sections/line‑ups for smooth service flow.

• Own the reservations function end to end — ensuring SOPs are followed, seasonal booking settings are monitored, and cover counts and table turns are accurate for reporting.

• Set and uphold ERHG service and hospitality standards, driving revenue through hospitality and serving as an ambassador of the product and service on and off the floor.

• Participate in the hotel Safety Committee, ensuring safety protocols are consistently followed.

• Manage FOH service education — a calendar of classes, pre-shift focuses, and field trips — in partnership with other managers and corporate.

• Lead, coach, and develop the FOH hourly team, providing day‑to‑day direction to the closing leader on service shifts.

• Manage the wine program across both venues with the Wine Director (and Sommelier or Lead Wine Captain) on organization, ordering, inventory, and staff education.

• Assist with staff scheduling, run the month‑end service‑side inventory count, and provide variance commentary that feeds the F&B Manager's consolidated financials.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Minimum 2 years of F&B leadership experience, ideally spanning wine and reservations.

• Proven ability to drive revenue through hospitality and genuine guest connection, with the ability to build, develop, and retain a high‑performing team.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills; a problem solver and multi‑tasker.

• Working knowledge of TABC, health department, and food safety standards.

• Wine knowledge or certification strongly preferred.

• ServSafe Manager and TABC certified, or able to obtain.

• Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

PHYSICAL:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and lift and carry up to 40 lbs when needed, with frequent bending, reaching, stooping, twisting, and repetitive hand and wrist motion.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Competitive compensation package with medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus 401(k).

• Paid time off, holiday pay, and sick pay.

• Career advancement and professional development as we open new hotels and restaurants nationwide.

• Employee discounts across our entire portfolio (25 hotels and more to come!).