Restaurant Operations Manager

The Gathering Spot; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gathering Spot in Atlanta is seeking a Restaurant Manager for their new location opening in Summer 2025. This role involves overseeing food preparation, managing staff, ensuring customer satisfaction, and compliance with health regulations. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience in a restaurant setting and strong customer service skills. The position offers an opportunity to play a key role in establishing a new dining experience in Atlanta.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant experience required; management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees food preparation and ensures compliance with standards.
• Handles customer complaints and ensures satisfaction.
• Estimates food and beverage costs and manages inventory.

Skills

Supervisory and leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Knowledge of food safety guidelines

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for a Restaurant Manager for our new location, the Retreat, opening Summer 2025!

We are looking for a Restaurant Manager for our new location, the Retreat, opening Summer 2025!

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Hires and trains restaurant staff.
• Organizes and oversees the staff schedules.
• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with restaurant policy.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Oversees food preparation, ensuring compliance with health, safety, food handling, and hygiene standards.
• Ensures customer satisfaction with all aspects of the restaurant and dining experience.
• Handles customer complaints, resolving issues in a diplomatic and courteous manner.
• Ensures compliance with alcoholic beverage regulations.
• Estimates food and beverage costs.
• Manages inventory and purchases food and supplies.
• Conducts daily inspection of restaurant and equipment to ensure compliance with health, safety, food handling, and hygiene standards.
• Periodically evaluates restaurant equipment for repairs and maintenance; schedules for service.
• Collaborates with chefs to develop appetizing menus.
• Maintains sales records and tracks cash receipts.
• Prepares and submits operations reports and other documentation requested by the regional manager.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a focus on customer service.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with food handling, safety, and other restaurant guidelines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous restaurant experience required; management experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to traverse all parts of the restaurant quickly.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times.

The Retreat is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.