Restaurant Operations Leader

1947 Eatery and Taphouse; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

1947 Eatery and Taphouse in Madison, WI is seeking an experienced restaurant operations leader to oversee day-to-day activities, train staff, and ensure exceptional guest service. The role focuses on sales, costs, food quality, cleanliness, and staff retention, with accountability for safety and compliance.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in front-of-house operations or assistant management, excels at planning, and can lead a productive team in a high-volume setting.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years in front-of-house operations or assistant management.
• Ability to communicate in the predominant language of the area.
• Strong math and cash handling skills.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work 50–60 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations to meet sales and service goals.
• Plan, organize, train, and lead staff to achieve objectives.
• Ensure food quality, consistency with recipes and standards.
• Manage cash handling and daily reconciliation.
• Schedule labor according to activity and labor cost targets.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and labor regulations.
• Carry out marketing and promotional activities.

Skills

Front-of-house management

Staff training

Cash handling

Customer service

Operational planning

Tools

POS system

Job description

1947 Eatery and Taphouse in Madison, WI is seeking an experienced restaurant operations leader to oversee day-to-day activities, train staff, and ensure exceptional guest service. The role focuses on sales, costs, food quality, cleanliness, and staff retention, with accountability for safety and compliance.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in front-of-house operations or assistant management, excels at planning, and can lead a productive team in a high-volume setting.