Restaurant Operations Leader – On-Duty Manager

Hair Of The Dog; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company parties

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Moliar Hospitality Group (MHG) is seeking an energetic Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations at our Virginia Beach venue. You will be on the floor, owning service, people, and guest experience during your shifts.

This hands-on leadership role emphasizes accountability, adherence to brand standards, and proactive problem solving. Nights, weekends, and holidays required with strong focus on safety and quality.

Competitive hourly pay with growth opportunities and incentives.

Qualifications

• 2-4+ years restaurant experience (management or lead role preferred).
• Strong service standards and floor presence.
• Ability to lead under pressure and stay calm during volume.
• Understanding of basic labor control and cash handling.
• Nights, weekends, and holidays required.
• Must be physically able to work long shifts on your feet.

Responsibilities

• Act as Manager-on-Duty during assigned shifts.
• Open, run, and close the restaurant according to SOPs.
• Ensure service, food quality, speed, and cleanliness meet brand standards.
• Handle guest issues immediately and professionally.
• Maintain health, safety, and alcohol compliance standards.
• Execute daily checklists—no skipped steps, no shortcuts.
• Lead FOH and BOH staff during service.
• Enforce policies, standards, and expectations consistently.
• Coach performance in real time.
• Approve shift swaps, breaks, and call-outs per policy.
• Escalate discipline issues to senior management with proper documentation.
• Execute posted schedules and control labor during shifts.
• Make real-time labor decisions based on sales volume.
• Prevent waste, theft, over-pouring, and excessive comps.
• Follow inventory, cash handling, and tip compliance procedures.
• Ensure accurate cash handling and shift paperwork.
• Approve comps/voids within authorized limits.
• Secure cash, keys, and alarm codes.
• Report variances or issues immediately.
• Communicate shift issues, maintenance needs, and staffing problems clearly.
• Complete shift notes and manager logs.
• Follow MHG communication systems (GroupMe, R365, POS notes, etc.)
• Support events, promotions, and special programs as scheduled.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Stress management

Cash handling

Team coordination

Job description

Moliar Hospitality Group (MHG) is seeking an energetic Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations at our Virginia Beach venue. You will be on the floor, owning service, people, and guest experience during your shifts.

This hands-on leadership role emphasizes accountability, adherence to brand standards, and proactive problem solving. Nights, weekends, and holidays required with strong focus on safety and quality.

Competitive hourly pay with growth opportunities and incentives.