Restaurant Manager - Lead Service, Training & Growth

Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus program

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Career advancement

Dining allowance

Job summary

Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano in West Des Moines, IA seeks a friendly Restaurant Manager to deliver exceptional dining experiences. You will oversee daily operations, hire and train staff, manage costs, and ensure top service standards in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires strong leadership, two years in dining-room management, active certifications, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and travel for training. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Dining Room Manager in a table-service restaurant.
• Current Food Safety and Sanitation certification.
• Current Alcohol Training certification.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English (verbal and written).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of staff, vendors, and guests.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Elevated knowledge of alcoholic beverages & beverage service.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously to deliver on-time results.
• Working knowledge of point-of-sale systems & bookkeeping systems.
• Proficient in web-based computer applications and Microsoft Office suite.
• Must be able to travel away from home for 35-45 days to participate in management training.
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Must be able to work a variety of morning, afternoon, evening & late-night work shifts, to match operational needs.
• Ability to work 45-55 hour work weeks.
• Must have exceptional hygiene and grooming habits.
• Must have reliable transportation to & from work.
• High level of stamina to work on feet for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Must be 21 years or age or older

Responsibilities

• Creating an exceptional service experience and prioritizing hospitality for guests.
• Overseeing the daily operations of the restaurant.
• Hiring and training restaurant staff following company policies & procedures.
• Upholding standards for food preparation and service.
• Speaking with guests to address concerns or solve problems.
• Creating work schedules for restaurant staff.
• Controlling operational costs and taking inventories.
• Ordering supplies, facility management, and staff performance appraisals.

Skills

Dining Room Management

Team Leadership

Customer Service

Communication

Multitasking

English Proficiency

Problem Solving

Operational Excellence

Education

Food Safety and Sanitation certification

Alcohol Training certification

Tools

POS systems

Bookkeeping systems

Job description

Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano in West Des Moines, IA seeks a friendly Restaurant Manager to deliver exceptional dining experiences. You will oversee daily operations, hire and train staff, manage costs, and ensure top service standards in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires strong leadership, two years in dining-room management, active certifications, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and travel for training. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.