Restaurant Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Company parties
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Restaurant Manager  Moliar Hospitality Group (MHG)
Hourly | Full-Time | Leadership Role

Role Summary

The Hourly Restaurant Manager is responsible for running the restaurant during assigned shifts and ensuring MHG standards are executed at all times. This role is hands-on, floor-driven, and results-focused. When you are on duty, you own the building —people, product, guests, and problems.

This is not a supervisory title for senior servers. This is an operating leader role with real accountability.

Core Responsibilities

Shift Leadership & Operations

• Act as Manager-on-Duty (MOD) during assigned shifts
• Open, run, and close the restaurant according to MHG SOPs
• Ensure service, food quality, speed, and cleanliness meet brand standards
• Handle guest issues immediately and professionally
• Maintain health, safety, and alcohol compliance standards
• Execute daily checklists—no skipped steps, no shortcuts

Team Leadership

• Lead FOH and BOH staff during service
• Enforce policies, standards, and expectations consistently
• Coach performance in real time—fix issues on the floor, not after the fact
• Approve shift swaps, breaks, and call-outs per policy
• Escalate discipline issues to senior management with proper documentation

Labor & Cost Control

• Execute posted schedules and control labor during shifts
• Make real-time labor decisions based on sales volume
• Prevent waste, theft, over-pouring, and excessive comps
• Follow inventory, cash handling, and tip compliance procedures

Cash & Accountability

• Ensure accurate cash handling and shift paperwork
• Approve comps/voids within authorized limits
• Secure cash, keys, and alarm codes
• Report variances or issues immediately

Communication & Reporting

• Communicate shift issues, maintenance needs, and staffing problems clearly
• Complete shift notes and manager logs
• Follow MHG communication systems (GroupMe, R365, POS notes, etc.)
• Support events, promotions, and special programs as scheduled

Experience & Qualifications

• 2–4+ years restaurant experience (management or lead role preferred)
• Strong service standards and floor presence
• Ability to lead under pressure and stay calm during volume

• Understanding of basic labor control and cash handling
• Nights, weekends, and holidays required
• Must be physically able to work long shifts on your feet

Pay Structure

• Hourly rate based on experience
• Eligibility for shift-based incentives or performance bonuses (if applicable)
• Overtime paid in accordance with state and federal law

Non-Negotiables

• Punctuality and reliability
• Professional conduct on and off the clock
• Consistent enforcement of policies
• Zero tolerance for dishonesty or favoritism