Store Manager

Heavenly Buffaloes; North Carolina; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Performance bonus opportunities

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Free shift meals

Employee discounts

Job summary

Heavenly Buffaloes in Durham, NC seeks a Store Manager to lead the Erwin Road location, drive guest satisfaction, and grow a high-performing team in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

You will own daily operations and oversee scheduling, hiring, inventory, costs, and labor, while upholding food safety and quality standards. If you lead by example and build a positive culture, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of restaurant management experience in fast-casual or casual dining.
• Proven leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.
• Experience with scheduling, inventory management, and cost control.
• Ability to motivate, coach, and develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the restaurant.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop a high-performing team.
• Create schedules balancing guest service with labor goals.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, cleanliness, and safety.
• Manage inventory, ordering, costs, and waste.
• Monitor labor, sales, and profitability to meet goals.
• Deliver exceptional service and resolve guest concerns professionally.
• Ensure health department compliance and company policies.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and team-oriented work environment.

Skills

Restaurant mgmt

Leadership

Scheduling

Inventory management

Cost control

Coaching

Fast-paced work

Bilingual EN/ES

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Store Manager – Heavenly Buffaloes (Erwin Rd. – Durham, NC)

Pay:$18.00–$22.00 per hour, based on experience

Job Type:Full-Time

Join the Heavenly Buffaloes Team!

Heavenly Buffaloes is looking for an experienced, motivated Store Manager to lead our Erwin Road location in Durham. We're searching for someone who is passionate about hospitality, thrives in a fast‑paced environment, and enjoys building strong teams while delivering an outstanding guest experience.

As Store Manager, you'll be responsible for the overall success of the restaurant—from leading daily operations and developing employees to managing costs, driving sales, and creating an environment where both guests and team members enjoy coming to work.

If you're a hands‑on leader who leads by example and takes pride in building a positive culture, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the restaurant
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop a high‑performing team
• Create schedules that balance excellent guest service with labor goals
• Maintain high standards for food quality, cleanliness, and food safety
• Manage inventory, ordering, food costs, and waste
• Monitor labor, sales, and profitability to meet company goals
• Deliver exceptional customer service and resolve guest concerns professionally
• Ensure compliance with health department regulations and company policies
• Foster a positive, accountable, and team‑oriented work environment

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of restaurant management experience (fast‑casual or casual dining preferred)
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience with scheduling, inventory management, and cost control
• Ability to motivate, coach, and develop team members
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment and making decisions under pressure
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus, but not required

Why Heavenly Buffaloes?

• Competitive hourly pay
• Performance bonus opportunities
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Free shift meals
• Employee discounts
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Join a locally owned company that values teamwork, hospitality, and serving great food

If you're ready to lead a team, make an impact, and help continue growing one of Durham's favorite wing restaurants, we'd love to hear from you.