Restaurant Manager - Norwalk

Advanced Hospitality; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Insurance

Employee discount

Health Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Group Life

Sick Time & Vacation Time

Job summary

Advanced Hospitality in Norwalk, Connecticut, is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to oversee daily operations and ensure high-quality hospitality. Ideal candidates should be energetic and possess strong management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities include managing staff, conducting meetings, and ensuring operational standards. The position offers a competitive salary starting at $60,000, health benefits, and a potential sign-on bonus of $4,000 after the first 90 days of employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of proven success in a restaurant setting.
• Ability to engage and provide hospitality for guests.
• Capable of managing staff and conducting daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day restaurant operations according to company standards.
• Supervise front and back-of-house employees and ensure high-level service.
• Conduct daily pre-shift meetings and assist with restaurant opening/closing.

Skills

Restaurant management experience

ServeSafe Certification

Basic understanding of Microsoft suite

Basic Spanish

Tools

Brink POS

Job description

DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS

We are looking for an experienced, responsible Restaurant Manager with a background in restaurant management who will support the general Manager. The ideal management candidate should be energetic, personable, engaging, and understand the technical aspects of great hospitality. Must have a flexible schedule, experience in a high-volume setting, and be willing to roll up your sleeves to get “hands‑on”.

• Previous restaurant management experience preferred but not required
• A minimum of 2 years of proven success in a restaurant setting
• ServeSafe Certified
• Basic understanding of the Microsoft suite of programs, Brink POS (preferred)
• English, Basic Spanish (preferred but not required)
• Full Time, In-Person
• Management must be able to be scheduled on weekdays and weekends, and holidays excluding Thanksgiving & Christmas. They may be opening, or closing.
• This hands‑on restaurant manager position requires 90% of the work week to be spent actively engaged in running shifts. Must be able to work on your feet for up to 10 hours at a time and be able to lift at least 50 lbs.

SALARY & BENEFITS

• Starting at $60,000 annually depending on experience, plus bonus
• Dental Insurance
• Employee discount
• Health Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• Group Life
• Sick Time & Vacation Time or Paid time off

The company will provide a $4,000 sign on bonus paid in quarterly installments of $1,000 each following the successful completion of the employee’s first 90 days of employment. To remain eligible for each bonus installment, the employee must be actively employed and in good standing with the company at the time of payout.

AS A RESTAURANT MANAGER, YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE…

• Conduct the day-to-day restaurant operations according to company standards and policies.
• Directly responsible for managing and supervising front and back‑of‑house employees as well as engaging and providing hospitality for guests.
• Fully understand and embody the culture and historical evolution of the brand.
• Be the direct point of contact for all front and back‑of‑house team members on a shift‑to‑shift basis.
• Mentor, teach, and train hourly line staff to perform at a high level and exceed expectations while building relationships as the restaurant manager with employees that foster loyalty and teamwork.
• As management, adhere to and coach our standard operating procedures for all front and back‑of‑house hourly positions.
• Help to solve all guest‑related issues.
• Maintain a presence in the dining room to ensure hospitality is provided and a smooth flow of service.
• Conduct daily pre‑shift meetings with the hourly staff.
• Perform end‑of‑shift closing duties to company standards.
• Communicate operational updates to the General Manager.
• Interview and hire new hourly line staff.
• Administer progressive discipline to hourly line staff when necessary.
• Monitor staff performance and actively participate in staff performance reviews.
• Assist with the opening and closing of the restaurant when necessary.

Reports to the Restaurant General Manager.