Help Build Something Special
The Iron Bridge Restaurant Group is searching for an exceptional hospitality leader to help launch the next chapter of one of Howard County's most respected independent restaurant companies.
For more than 20 years, our ownership team has built restaurants centered around great food, thoughtful beverages, genuine hospitality, and deep connections to our community.
Today, we're preparing to unveil an exciting new project, and we're looking for the right leader to help bring it to life.
We're intentionally keeping some details under wraps for now.
What we can tell you is this:
This is not a corporate restaurant job.
This is an opportunity to help create something from the ground up alongside ownership, influence every aspect of the guest experience, and build a culture that people are proud to be part of.
We're not looking for someone to simply manage operations.
We're looking for someone who believes hospitality can change a person's day.
Someone who understands that guests remember how you made them feel long after they've forgotten what they ordered.
Someone who gets excited about developing people, creating memorable moments, and building a restaurant guests can't stop talking about.
Who We Are
The Iron Bridge Restaurant Group has been serving Howard County for more than two decades.
Our restaurants are known for thoughtful hospitality, strong community relationships, exceptional beverage programs, and loyal guests who have become friends over the years.
We believe hospitality is not a department. It's the product.
We believe restaurants succeed when employees feel valued, guests feel genuinely cared for, and leaders set the tone through their actions rather than their titles.
Who You Are
You may be a great fit if:
- You lead with hospitality first
- You inspire people rather than manage them
- You enjoy coaching, mentoring, and developing future leaders
- You understand both the people side and business side of restaurants
- You believe culture is built every day through small actions
- You enjoy creating experiences rather than simply executing service
- You want a meaningful seat at the table
- You are excited by the challenge of building something new
What You'll Do
- Lead all day-to-day restaurant operations
- Recruit, train, coach, and develop an exceptional team
- Create a culture where hospitality, accountability, and growth thrive
- Build meaningful guest relationships
- Partner directly with ownership on strategy and decision-making
- Drive financial performance while protecting the guest experience
- Develop systems that support long-term success
- Help define what this new concept becomes
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 3 years of restaurant leadership experience
- Strong operational and financial knowledge
- Proven ability to recruit and develop teams
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Passion for hospitality and guest experience
- Experience with events, catering, and private dining is a plus
- A builder's mindset
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary ($75,000–$85,000 based on experience)
- Performance-based bonus program
- Health benefits
- Paid vacation
- Dining discounts
- Professional development opportunities
- Direct collaboration with ownership
Average work week approximately 50–55 hours.
We believe hospitality leaders should have lives outside the restaurant.
Why This Opportunity Is Different
Most management positions ask you to maintain someone else's vision.
This role offers the chance to help create one.
Your ideas will matter.
Your leadership will shape the culture.
Your impact will be felt by guests, employees, and the future of the business itself.
If you're passionate about hospitality, love developing great people, and want to help build something truly special, we'd love to meet you.
Please submit your resume along with a brief note telling us why hospitality matters to you.
Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
