Upscale Full‑Service Restaurant Manager — Lead & Develop

Goodwin Recruiting; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Structured leadership training

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting seeks an experienced Restaurant Manager for upscale casual dining in a growing restaurant group in the Wilmington area. The role offers a $75,000–$85,000 base salary with annual bonus and comprehensive benefits.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of upscale full-service experience, manages ~$3M+ annual sales, and a proven record of coaching staff and improving operations. This is a hands-on leadership position with growth into multi-unit leadership.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of restaurant management experience.
• Upscale casual or similar full-service experience.
• Experience with approximately $3M+ in annual sales.
• Stable work history with progression and increasing responsibility.
• Strong track record of training and coaching employees.
• Experience with scheduling and labor management.
• FOH/BOH hands-on leadership.
• From fast food/quick service backgrounds is generally not aligned.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily restaurant operations and maintain high hospitality standards.
• Coach and develop FOH and BOH team members.
• Remain highly visible on the restaurant floor during service.
• Support hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and labor management.
• Handle guest recovery and resolve operational challenges.
• Partner with the General Manager and Executive Chef.
• Maintain standards for service, food quality, cleanliness, and safety.
• Help build a positive, accountable, high-performing culture.

Skills

Restaurant management

Upscale casual

Sales leadership

Staff development

Scheduling

FOH/BOH

Leadership

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting seeks an experienced Restaurant Manager for upscale casual dining in a growing restaurant group in the Wilmington area. The role offers a $75,000–$85,000 base salary with annual bonus and comprehensive benefits.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of upscale full-service experience, manages ~$3M+ annual sales, and a proven record of coaching staff and improving operations. This is a hands-on leadership position with growth into multi-unit leadership.