Restaurant Manager: Lead High-Energy, Growth-Driven Ops

KPOT | Taylor; Taylor (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

KPOT Taylor is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead front‑of‑house operations in a fast‑paced, high‑energy setting. This role emphasizes coaching, scheduling, inventory oversight, and ensuring brand standards, guest satisfaction, and health compliance.

Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays is essential. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in full‑service restaurant leadership, strong communication, and a hands‑on approach to service and team supervision.

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading full-service restaurant operations.
• Valid State-Mandated Food Handlers Certification.
• Proven ability to manage labor, cost controls, and guest satisfaction.
• Strong communication and leadership for coaching staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee front‑of‑house operations, staffing, scheduling, bar inventory, and compliance.
• Lead pre-shift meetings focused on service, upselling, and brand standards.
• Ensure seamless execution of KPOT service model and brand standards.
• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and health compliance.
• Monitor guest flow, wait times, and table turns.
• Recruit, train, and develop hourly team members; coach to performance.
• Drive sales growth and local marketing initiatives.
• Maintain knowledge of plating, recipes, and operational procedures.
• Oversee floor operations, shift management, and customer engagement.
• Ensure food handling, storage, and sanitation standards.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Team training

Sales & marketing

Hospitality knowledge

Tools

POS systems

7Shifts

Purchasing platforms

Job description

KPOT Taylor is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead front‑of‑house operations in a fast‑paced, high‑energy setting. This role emphasizes coaching, scheduling, inventory oversight, and ensuring brand standards, guest satisfaction, and health compliance.

Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays is essential. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in full‑service restaurant leadership, strong communication, and a hands‑on approach to service and team supervision.