Restaurant Manager: Lead Team & Elevate Service

BelAir Cantina, INC.; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Member Meal Benefit Program

401K with Company Match

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

3 Weeks Paid-Time Off

Flexible schedule

CPR/First Aid Certification reimbursement

Job summary

A renowned restaurant group is seeking a Restaurant Manager in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, responsible for overseeing restaurant operations, ensuring team performance, and maintaining high standards in customer service. Candidates should have 3-5 years of management experience, strong communication, and leadership skills, along with reliable transportation. Benefits include flexible hours, medical insurance, a team meal program, and notable work culture. This role requires working a minimum of 45 hours per week with potential travel to other locations.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in a management position.
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all restaurant activities as necessary.
• Ensure team members perform their job responsibilities.
• Conduct weekly in-store Manager Meetings to review performance.

Skills

Leadership ability

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Ability to motivate employees

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College Degree preferable

Tools

Local Bartender’s License

State of Wisconsin Food Manager Certificate

Job description

Restaurant Manager – BelAir Cantina

Do you enjoy leading from the floor, developing a great team, and creating memorable experiences for guests?

We’re looking for a Restaurant Manager who brings positive energy, strong leadership, and a hands-on approach to every shift. You’ll play an important role in daily restaurant operations while helping the team deliver excellent food, genuine hospitality, and consistent results.

What You’ll Do

As a Restaurant Manager, you’ll help lead daily restaurant operations by:

• Leading shifts and keeping the restaurant organized, welcoming, and guest-ready
• Coaching, motivating, and supporting hourly team members
• Delivering exceptional hospitality and responding to guest concerns
• Ensuring food, beverage, service, and cleanliness standards are consistently met
• Conducting pre-shift meetings and communicating daily priorities
• Supporting team member training, scheduling, and performance management
• Monitoring labor, sales, product quality, and other shift-level results
• Completing opening, closing, cash-handling, and administrative responsibilities
• Maintaining compliance with food safety, alcohol service, workplace safety, and company policies
• Working closely with the General Manager and other managers to achieve restaurant goals
• Helping create a respectful, accountable, and enjoyable workplace
• Supporting other company locations when occasional business needs arise

What We’re Looking For

Our ideal candidate is a confident, organized, and energetic leader who enjoys working alongside the team and taking ownership of the guest experience.

Qualifications include:

• At least one to three years of restaurant leadership or management experience
• Strong coaching, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience leading busy restaurant shifts
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while remaining calm and professional
• Basic knowledge of scheduling, labor management, inventory, and cost controls
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Reliable transportation
• Bilingual skills are a plus

A current Wisconsin Food Manager Certification and local operator’s license are preferred. We can assist the selected candidate with required certifications and eligible licensing expenses.

Schedule and Work Environment

• Five-day workweek with two scheduled days off
• Approximately 45 or more hours per week, based on business needs
• Must be available to work a combination of days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• This is an in-person, hands-on restaurant leadership position
• Occasional travel to other company locations may be required

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive compensation: [Insert Salary Range]
• Three weeks of paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance eligibility
• 401(k) with company match
• Supplemental benefit options
• Generous team member discounts at all restaurants within our group
• PerkSpot employee discount program
• Five-day workweek with two scheduled days off
• Company-paid ServSafe Manager certification
• Reimbursement for required bartender or operator licensing
• Company-provided CPR, first aid, AED, and Narcan training
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement
• A people-focused culture that values hospitality, teamwork, and individual growth

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods, sometimes up to 10 hours
• Work actively throughout the restaurant and assist the team as needed
• Occasionally lift or move restaurant products and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds
• Meet the scheduling and physical demands of a busy restaurant operation

If you’re ready to bring your leadership skills to a growing restaurant group and make an impact every shift, apply today!

Born and raised in Milwaukee, BelAir Cantina is a Wisconsin staple with a tremendous lineup of tacos, mouthwatering margaritas, and more. Chef Noe mixes traditional Mexican cooking with unique flavors and techniques for a menu that’s deliciously different and full of fresh ingredients. The BelAir vibe is at once laid-back and full of energy—the perfect spot to gather. Inspired by authenticity, defined by innovation, BelAir brings warmth and sincerity to a dining experience like no other.