Restaurant Manager

Restaurant Manager PositionThe Manager is the operational, cultural, and brand leader of our upscale sports bar. This role requires an experienced hospitality professional with a minimum of 6+ years of Manager experience, a deep and genuine knowledge of global and domestic sports, and a strong presence within the local community. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable running a high-volume, polished operation and stepping out into the community to build relationships, drive events, and create a destination for sports fans, clubs, and organizations. This is a highly visible role requiring leadership, charisma, strategic thinking, and a passion for hospitality and sports culture.Key ResponsibilitiesOperations & LeadershipOversee all day-to-day restaurant operations, ensuring excellence in service, food quality, cleanliness, and guest experienceLead, mentor, and develop management and hourly teams to uphold high performance and accountabilityCreate a culture of professionalism, energy, and hospitality aligned with an upscale sports bar environmentMaintain strong floor presence during peak business hours, major sporting events, and special activationsCommunity Engagement & Event DevelopmentActively cultivate relationships within the local community, including clubs, leagues, associations, and fan groupsLeverage existing connections—and build new ones—to bring in watch parties, private events, sponsor nights, and group reservationsBe visible, approachable, and proactive in meeting new people and expanding the restaurant's footprint within the sports scenePartner with marketing and ownership to create recurring events that drive consistent traffic and brand loyaltyFinancial & Business ManagementManage budgets, forecasting, labor costs, and controllable expenses to meet or exceed financial goalsAnalyze sales trends and event performance to optimize revenue opportunitiesOversee inventory, purchasing, and vendor relationshipsDrive profitability without sacrificing guest experience or brand standardsGuest RelationsPersonally engage with guests, VIPs, and regulars to foster loyalty and repeat businessResolve guest concerns with professionalism, urgency, and hospitalitySet the tone for an elevated yet energetic atmosphere that appeals to both casual fans and serious sports enthusiastsQualifications6+ years of experience as a Manager in an upscale, high-volume restaurantExtensive, working knowledge of multiple sports and leagues, with the ability to speak confidently and authentically with guests and partnersProven ability to build and maintain relationships within a local communityStrong leadership, communication, and organizational skillsFinancial acumen with experience managing P&L responsibilitiesHands-on, proactive, and comfortable working nights, weekends, and major sporting eventsPassion for hospitality, sports culture, and creating memorable guest experiencesWhy Join UsLead a dynamic, upscale sports bar with room to make a real impactOpportunity to build a strong community following and signature eventsCompetitive compensation with growth potentialA role that blends hospitality leadership with sports passion and community influence