Restaurant Manager - Paid Training & Growth

Emmy Squared Pizza; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus opportunities

Paid training program

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Emmy Squared Durham is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead day-to-day operations and support the General Manager in delivering outstanding guest experiences.

You'll supervise FOH and BOH, recruit and train staff, ensure food quality and safety, manage scheduling, and drive operational excellence. The position offers quarterly bonus opportunities, a paid training program, and clear career advancement as the company grows.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of restaurant management experience in a full-service environment.
• Strong culinary background with prior supervisory experience.
• Proven leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience with POS, scheduling, and reservation systems (Toast and/or Dolce a plus).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and multitask under pressure.
• Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Supervise daily operations, ensuring FOH and BOH teams follow company standards and deliver top-tier service.
• BOH Focus: Support back-of-house operations by reinforcing recipe adherence, food quality, prep standards, and kitchen efficiency to deliver a consistent guest experience.
• Hiring & Training: Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and ongoing staff development to build a high-performing team.
• Guest Experience: Be present on the floor, interact with guests, and address service concerns to ensure satisfaction.
• Operational Excellence: Monitor food quality, cleanliness, safety, and compliance with health department regulations.
• Labor & Scheduling: Help manage labor targets and adjust schedules based on business needs.
• Meetings & Communication: Lead pre-shift meetings and team training sessions to maintain alignment and boost morale.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

POS systems

Scheduling systems

Multitasking under pressure

Guest service orientation

Tools

Toast

Dolce

Job description

Emmy Squared Durham is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead day-to-day operations and support the General Manager in delivering outstanding guest experiences.

You'll supervise FOH and BOH, recruit and train staff, ensure food quality and safety, manage scheduling, and drive operational excellence. The position offers quarterly bonus opportunities, a paid training program, and clear career advancement as the company grows.