Restaurant Manager - Upscale Dining

Job Description Restaurant Manager – Tarbell’s Tarbell’s is looking for an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations, develop a strong team, and deliver precise, polished hospitality in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant. We are an upscale neighborhood restaurant with high standards and a lot of moving parts. The right manager is comfortable making decisions, solving problems in real time, leading from the floor, and maintaining consistency even when the restaurant is busy and unpredictable. Owner Mark Tarbell and his restaurants have earned more than 100 awards over the past 32 years across food, wine, service, and the overall guest experience. Lead, coach, and hold the front-of-house team accountable for service, hospitality, cleanliness, execution, and professionalism. Recruit, interview, hire, train, and develop restaurant employees. Maintain an active recruiting pipeline and continually identify strong potential team members. Provide ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and employee evaluations. Build a culture of accountability, professionalism, teamwork, and genuine hospitality. Lead ongoing food, wine, spirits, and service training. Manage Restaurant Operations Direct daily restaurant operations and maintain a strong management presence on the floor. Ensure consistent execution of service standards during every shift. Work closely with the Chef and leadership team on staffing, service, revenue, and operational needs. Oversee private dining, special events, and catering operations as needed. Maintain appropriate par levels for restaurant, bar, and operating supplies. Monitor facility, equipment, and maintenance needs and ensure issues are addressed promptly. Continually identify better systems, service practices, and operational improvements. Manage Costs and Performance ~ Manage labor and operating expenses within established budgets Monitor restaurant KPIs including: Beverage costs Participate in monthly inventories and inventory controls. Help grow revenue while maintaining appropriate cost controls. Deliver Excellent Guest Service Follow through on service issues to ensure they are fully resolved. Maintain the level of hospitality and attention to detail expected from Tarbell’s. 3+ years of restaurant management or equivalent leadership experience ~ Experience in upscale, full-service, or high-volume restaurants ~ Excellent floor presence and guest service instincts ~ Experience managing labor, inventory, expenses, and restaurant KPIs ~ Strong food, wine, and beverage knowledge ~ The ability to remain calm, flexible, and decisive in a changing environment ~ Current or obtainable food safety and alcohol-service management certifications are required. Subsidized health insurance ~We are a small hospitality company with a big agenda. com or @TarbellsRestaurant on Instagram or Facebook. nCompany Description Neighborhood Restaurant for The Nation We offer many opportunities for growth within all aspects of hospitality - fine dining service, wine education, culinary training, floor management, business management (you name it!). We're a group of passionate people working together to support each other in developing our common interests and skills. Neighborhood Restaurant for The Nation\n\nThe Tarbell's dining experience, from the moment a guest opens the door, is a friendly and welcoming one. We offer many opportunities for growth within all aspects of hospitality - fine dining service, wine education, culinary training, floor management, business management (you name it!). We're a group of passionate people working together to support each other in developing our common interests and skills.