Upscale Restaurant Manager | Craft Cocktails & Service

Goodwin Recruiting; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Beverage-focused experiences

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Restaurant Manager for an upscale, high-volume dining group in a polished environment. You will support the General Manager in daily operations, mentor the FOH team, and drive guest satisfaction while maintaining guest-first service during peak hours.

You will lead scheduling, labor controls, and cost management, partnering with culinary and beverage leadership to uphold brand standards and a craft cocktails program.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of restaurant management experience in upscale/high-volume dining.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and retain strong service teams.
• Solid operational experience with scheduling, labor management, and inventory oversight.
• Comfort supporting budgets, cost controls, and performance metrics.
• Hands-on leader who enjoys being on the floor and engaging with guests.
• Strong interest in spirits-forward beverage programs, including craft and classic cocktails.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in overseeing daily restaurant operations and service execution.
• Lead with a guest-first mindset while maintaining professionalism during high-volume service.
• Inspire, mentor, and develop FOH team members to build accountability, engagement, and retention.
• Ensure service standards are consistently executed to deliver memorable guest experiences.
• Manage scheduling, staffing levels, and labor controls to balance service excellence and efficiency.
• Support inventory awareness and cost-control initiatives tied to budgeting and profitability.
• Partner with culinary leadership to ensure food quality and presentation meet brand standards.
• Collaborate with beverage leadership to support a craft and classic cocktail program with a spirits-forward focus.
• Build strong guest relationships through active floor presence and genuine hospitality.
• Drive revenue through strong service leadership, team training, and attention to detail.

Skills

Restaurant management

Staff coaching

Budgets and costs

On-floor leadership

Craft cocktails

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Restaurant Manager for an upscale, high-volume dining group in a polished environment. You will support the General Manager in daily operations, mentor the FOH team, and drive guest satisfaction while maintaining guest-first service during peak hours.

You will lead scheduling, labor controls, and cost management, partnering with culinary and beverage leadership to uphold brand standards and a craft cocktails program.