Restaurant Manager - Milk & Honey

Overview Restaurant Manager - Milk & Honey | Thompson Restaurants Lead the team. Own the floor. Create an experience guests remember. Milk & Honey, part of Thompson Restaurants, is looking for an enthusiastic and hospitality-driven Restaurant Manager to help lead our team and deliver an exceptional experience every time a guest walks through the door. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and knows how to turn great service into loyal guests and a strong team culture. As a Restaurant Manager, you’ll be a key leader on the floor, supporting daily operations, coaching and developing team members, maintaining service standards, and ensuring every shift runs smoothly. You’ll work closely with the General Manager and leadership team to drive sales, control costs, solve problems, and create an environment where both guests and employees feel valued. If you’re a natural leader who brings energy, accountability, and a passion for hospitality - and you’re ready to grow with a dynamic restaurant brand - Milk & Honey is ready for you to step up and lead. Responsibilities Oversee daily restaurant operations, ensuring seamless and efficient service. Lead and motivate the team to deliver exceptional guest experiences and achieve performance goals. Monitor and maintain restaurant cleanliness, safety, and compliance with health regulations. Manage inventory, ordering, and cost control to optimize profitability. Collaborate with the culinary and service teams to uphold the restaurant's high standards. Requires 50-55 hours per week, including evenings and weekends as business needs dictate. Qualifications Experience managing fast-paced restaurant. Leadership experience. A great attitude and work ethic. Ability to remain calm and composed while multitasking in a fast-paced setting. Physical Requirements: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 6-8 hours). Lift and carry up to 20 lbs (e.g., menus, highchairs, booster seats). Reach, bend, and stoop occasionally. Use hands and arms to operate reservation systems and phones. Clear verbal communication skills and ability to interact with guests in a busy environment. Competitive Benefits: Health/Dental/Vision Paid Time Off 401(k), matched up to 4% Short and Long TermDisability Tuition Reimbursement Employee Referral Program Pet Insurance Discounts: Hotels, Travel, Tickets, Restaurants Employees and their relatives are eligible for a discounted meal plan at any of our HBCU client locations while they are attending school Who We Are: Milk & Honey by Thompson Restaurants is a vibrant, elevated dining destination known for its soulful flavors, warm hospitality, and energetic atmosphere. As part of Thompson Hospitality, Milk & Honey combines bold, creative cuisine with genuine Southern-inspired hospitality to create memorable guest experiences. Thompson Hospitality is of the largest restaurants, food service, and facilities management companies in the country. We are highly built upon our values, do the right thing, do the best you can, and treat others how you want to be treated, which are shaped by more than 33 years of relationships with our clients, guests, and communities. We offer competitive benefits, see our website for more. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Thompson Hospitality Services, LLC.