At Gaston Brewing, we passionatly craft great beer and pair it with an exceptional full-service dining experience. We are a fast-paced, dynamic environment where community, quality, and hospitality meet. We are seeking a dedicated, responsible, and highly reliable Restaurant Manager to lead our team, elevate our daily operations, and champion our brand's standards.
Are you a leader who thrives in the front of the house but isn't afraid to roll up your sleeves and help the kitchen during a rush? Gaston Brewing is seeking a skilled Restaurant Manager to oversee the daily operations of our dining establishment.
The ideal candidate is a true team leader who leads by example. You will be responsible for ensuring excellent customer service, managing and inspiring staff, and optimizing profits while maintaining a positive, high-energy work culture.
Key ResponsibilitiesOperations & Guest Satisfaction
- Oversee Daily Operations: Manage daily front-of-house and back-of-house flows to ensure smooth, efficient service.
- Guest Relations: Ensure top-tier customer satisfaction by engaging with guests, responding to feedback, and resolving complaints promptly and professionally.
- Quality Control: Monitor food and beverage preparation, presentation, and timing to ensure Gaston Brewing's standards are consistently met.
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead by Example: Demonstrate accountability, strong work ethic, and reliability shift-after-shift to set the standard for the entire team.
- Staff Management: Train new employees, provide ongoing coaching, and offer constructive feedback to support the growth of current staff.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the management teams to ensure seamless, cross-departmental operations.
Financials & Administration
- Cost Control: Manage inventory, minimize waste, and control food and beverage costs to optimize profitability.
- Financial Accuracy: Handle cash transactions, manage registers, and maintain accurate daily financial records.
- Compliance: Implement and strictly maintain food safety, sanitation, and alcohol laws/regulations.
Qualifications & ExperienceRequirement: Minimum of 5 years of restaurant management experience is required.
- Proven Leadership: Strong leadership skills with a track record of motivating, managing, and retaining a dynamic team effectively.
- Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of food service industry operations, including both kitchen (BOH) and floor (FOH) management.
- Food Safety: Comprehensive knowledge of food safety regulations and local health department standards.
- Soft Skills: Customer service-oriented with exceptional communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Bonus: Previous experience in a craft brewery environment is a major plus.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay based on experience.
- The opportunity to lead a passionate, dynamic team in a thriving restaurant environment.
- Employee discounts on food, merchandise, and (of course) beer.
How to Apply
If you have a passion for hospitality, a high level of responsibility, and possess the necessary skills to drive our team forward, we invite you to apply! Letters of recommendation are highly encouraged and will be given strong consideration during the review process.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Shift:
Application Question(s):
- How many employees did you manage or lead in your last restaurant management position?
Experience:
- Bartending: 5 years (Required)
- full-service restaurant management: 4 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
