The Junction Restaurant & Provisions — Laconia, NH
The Junction Restaurant & Provisions is seeking an experienced, confident, and hands-on Restaurant Manager to join our leadership team and help support the continued growth of our restaurant.
We are an established upscale-casual restaurant known for quality food, thoughtful hospitality, craft cocktails, and a strong connection to the Lakes Region community. We are looking for a leader who understands that successful restaurant management requires a balance of hospitality, structure, accountability, and teamwork.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys developing employees, maintaining consistent operating standards, and taking ownership of the guest experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support the front-of-house service team
- Maintain a professional, positive, and accountable workplace culture
- Ensure consistent execution of service standards and company policies
- Assist with recruiting, training, scheduling, coaching, and employee development
- Address performance concerns promptly and professionally
- Oversee opening, closing, and daily restaurant procedures
- Manage cash controls, deposits, nightly reporting, and shift documentation
- Monitor labor levels and make appropriate staffing adjustments
- Work closely with ownership and the culinary leadership team
- Monitor guest satisfaction and resolve concerns professionally
- Maintain cleanliness, organization, safety, and compliance standards
- Assist with private events, promotions, and restaurant sales initiatives
- Lead by example while ensuring employees remain responsible for their assigned duties
The Right Candidate
The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, emotionally steady, and comfortable making decisions. They should be approachable while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries and understand that accountability and employee support must work together.
Qualified candidates should have:
- Previous full-service restaurant management experience
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Experience with employee scheduling, training, and performance management
- A working knowledge of restaurant labor and operating costs
- The ability to coach employees and handle difficult conversations
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
- Experience with Toast POS is preferred but not required
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- A respected and growing restaurant concept
- The opportunity to make a meaningful operational impact
- Direct communication and support from ownership
- Opportunities for professional growth and increased responsibility
- Additional benefits and incentives based on the final compensation package
To apply, please send your résumé along with a brief introduction describing your restaurant leadership experience and why you believe you would be a strong fit for The Junction.
All inquiries and applications will be handled confidentially.
The Junction Restaurant & Provisions
Laconia, New Hampshire
Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
