Restaurant Manager | Lead Guest Experience & Team Growth

White Lodging; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Vacation and PTO

Wellness tools

Referral bonuses

401(k) with company match

Healthcare concierge

Leadership development

Tuition reimbursement

Hotel discounts

Start at $58,000

Job summary

White Lodging is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead restaurant, lounge, and kitchen operations, focusing on memorable guest experiences and a flexible leadership style. You’ll guide daily tasks, financials, payroll, and scheduling while empowering your team to perform at their best.

Ideal candidates bring hospitality passion, mentoring mindset, and strong communication to foster a guest-first culture in a dynamic environment at Purdue-area venues.

Qualifications

• Hospitality passion and a positive, uplifting presence.
• Desire to mentor and grow future leaders in a supportive environment.
• Strong communication skills and a calm, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Comfort adapting to changing situations while guiding your team with confidence.
• Leadership or supervisory experience in food and beverage operations.

Responsibilities

• Guide restaurant, lounge, and kitchen operations to create memorable guest experiences.
• Support operational rhythms with flexibility and creative problem-solving.
• Lead daily leadership tasks including financials, payroll, and scheduling.
• Coach and develop your team to build a guest-first culture.
• Navigate challenges with agility in a dynamic environment.
• Partner with kitchen and service teams to ensure seamless dining experiences.

Skills

Hospitality passion

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Adaptability

Job description

White Lodging is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead restaurant, lounge, and kitchen operations, focusing on memorable guest experiences and a flexible leadership style. You’ll guide daily tasks, financials, payroll, and scheduling while empowering your team to perform at their best.

Ideal candidates bring hospitality passion, mentoring mindset, and strong communication to foster a guest-first culture in a dynamic environment at Purdue-area venues.