Restaurant Manager — Lanie's Cafe | Loudonville, NY Full-Time | $26–$30/hr | Quarterly Profit Based Bonuses
Lanie's Cafe has been a cornerstone of the Loudonville community since 2001 — award-winning, locally owned, and built on a reputation for quality food and genuine hospitality. We're looking for an experienced, people-first Restaurant Manager to join our leadership team and help lead a high-volume front-of-house operation.
This is a working manager role. You'll be on the floor every shift, leading a team of 9–15 front-of-house staff, setting the standard for service, and making sure every guest leaves with a great experience.
About Lanie's We've earned recognition as Best Local Restaurant, Best Family Restaurant, and Best Outdoor Dining — and we've built that reputation on more than just food. Our front-of-house team is the face of Lanie's, and we take that seriously. We're a slightly upscale casual neighborhood spot with a loyal following and a culture that values both excellence and mutual respect.
About the Environment We are a high-volume restaurant, consistently busy across lunch, dinner, and weekends. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and bring composure and leadership when things get busy, you'll do well here. This role requires someone who can hold a room together when it matters most.
Responsibilities
- Manage front-of-house operations on the floor five days per week
- Lead and oversee a team of 9–15 FOH staff per shift
- Maintain service standards and ensure all procedures are followed
- Oversee the flow of daily service to ensure a consistently positive guest experience
- Resolve guest or staff conflicts with professionalism and composure
- Work a mix of opening and closing shifts
- Assist the General Manager with ordering, inventory, and scheduling
- Support staff development and hold the team accountable to Lanie's standards
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 2–3 years of restaurant management experience
- Strong leadership and communication skills — you set the tone on the floor
- A guest-first mindset with sharp attention to detail
- Ability to multitask and stay composed under pressure
- Weekend availability required
Compensation & Benefits
- $26–$30/hr based on experience
- Quarterly profit-based bonuses
- 40–45 hours per week
- 80 hours paid time off
- Health insurance — 75% employer-paid for management positions
- Dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Complimentary meal every shift worked
If you're an experienced hospitality professional who takes pride in running a polished, high-energy floor and wants to be part of a restaurant with real staying power — we'd like to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Restaurant: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
