Restaurant Manager | Kalimotxo at ARRIVE Austin

ARRIVE by Palisociety; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Palisociety is seeking a Restaurant Manager for Kalimotxo in Austin. You will lead daily FOH service, own the wine program across Kalimotxo and Lefty’s Day & Night, oversee reservations, and liaise with Events and Marketing.

This hands‑on role requires strong leadership to sustain hospitality excellence. You’ll manage the FOH team, coordinate staff training, and ensure safety standards while driving revenue through guest connections and exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of F&B leadership experience.
• Proven ability to drive revenue through hospitality and guest connection.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of health, safety, and food handling standards.
• Wine knowledge or certification preferred.
• ServSafe Manager and TABC certified, or able to obtain.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee restaurant setup and breakdown, daily side work, and server sections/line‑ups.
• Own the reservations function end to end with SOP adherence.
• Set and uphold ERHG hospitality standards to drive revenue.
• Participate in the hotel Safety Committee and enforce safety protocols.
• Manage FOH service education with a calendar of classes and pre‑shift focuses.
• Lead, coach, and develop the FOH hourly team and closing leadership.
• Manage the wine program across Kalimotxo and Lefty's with wine team.
• Assist with staff scheduling and month‑end service inventory and variance commentary.

Skills

F&B leadership

Wine program

Reservations ownership

Staff development

Customer service

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!).