Upscale Italian Restaurant Manager — Growth & Flex Schedule

Next Level Brands Hospitality; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Sick days

Paid time off

Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas days

Flexible Schedule

Growth Potential

Complimentary Shift Meals

Dining Discount Programs

Job summary

Next Level Brands is hiring a Restaurant Manager to join Forbici Modern Italian in St. Petersburg, FL. Lead daily operations, support the General Manager, ensure guest experiences, food safety, and brand standards in an upscale setting.

The role involves overseeing the bar area and coordinating with team members to deliver exceptional service. The position requires 2–3 years in management at a full-service upscale restaurant, bar management in a high-volume venue, strong communication, and

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in a management position at a full-service upscale restaurant.
• Experience as a bar manager in a high volume, upscale restaurant.
• Strong communication skills. Written and verbal (1:1 and in a group setting).
• Able to understand, speak and follow written and verbal instruction in English
• Ability to demonstrate discretion and leadership in complex employee relations matters.
• The ability to stay positive and calm under pressure.
• A strong work ethic and a desire to learn and grow.
• A professional understanding of classic cookery, wine, beer, and cocktails.
• Strong computer skills. Experience with Microsoft Office, events/catering software, timekeeping/scheduling systems and point-of-sale (POS) systems.
• Must be able to obtain food safety and responsible alcohol service certifications
• Flexible and dependable to work full-time day or night shifts, weekends and holidays, up to 50 a week.

Responsibilities

• The Restaurant Manager supports restaurant operational objections and provides leadership support to the General Manager.
• The manager is responsible to ensuring seamless operations and great experiences, from our team to our food, to our guests.
• Day-to-day responsibilities including proper food handling, responsible alcohol service standards and ensuring cleanliness, as well as interacting with guests, problem-solving, and coaching Team Members.
• This position will oversee the bar area.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

English proficiency

Discretion

Work ethic

Tools

Microsoft Office

Event/catering software

Timekeeping/scheduling systems

POS systems

Job description

Next Level Brands is hiring a Restaurant Manager to join Forbici Modern Italian in St. Petersburg, FL. Lead daily operations, support the General Manager, ensure guest experiences, food safety, and brand standards in an upscale setting.

The role involves overseeing the bar area and coordinating with team members to deliver exceptional service. The position requires 2–3 years in management at a full-service upscale restaurant, bar management in a high-volume venue, strong communication, and