Restaurant Manager

Restaurant Managers Needed

Lead people. Run great shifts. Grow with a brand on the rise.

Founded in 2012, The Dirty Buffalo brings the bold flavors and no-nonsense hospitality of Western New York to Hampton Roads. We're a family-owned, locally operated restaurant known for legendary wings, strong systems, and a team-first culture. We're continuing to expand across the Southeast-and we're building a deep bench of leadership to grow with us.

We're currently hiring Restaurant Managers for multiple leadership roles, including Service, Operations, and future General Manager-track positions. If you're an experienced leader-or a high-potential restaurant professional ready to step up-we want to hear from you.
Who This Role is For
This role is intentionally broad. We're open to managers who excel in different areas, including:

• Front-of-house leadership and guest experience
• Operations, systems, and execution
• Training, development, and culture-building
  Sales, upselling, and driving results
• Future GM or multi-unit leadership

• We'll place the right people in the right roles.

We'll place the right people in the right roles.


What You'll Do

• Leading shifts and supporting the team on the floor
• Hiring, onboarding, training, and developing team members
• Delivering a consistently great guest experience
• Managing daily operations including scheduling, cash handling, and POS
• Upholding cleanliness, safety, and brand standards
• Communicating clearly with staff, management, and corporate partners
• Following-and helping reinforce-systems, procedures, and checklists

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of restaurant experience or 2+ years of management experience
• A people-first mindset with strong leadership instincts
  Comfort in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
• Organized, accountable, and solutions-oriented
• Willingness to learn systems and adapt as the brand grows
• Interest in a long-term career with room to advance

Physical & Schedule Expectations
You must be able to, with reasonable accommodation:

• Be on your feet for most of your shift
• Work weekends and holidays
• Lift up to 50 lbs
• Work in all weather conditions (Buffalo roots run deep)
• Operate standard restaurant equipment
• Communicate effectively with guests and team members

What The Dirty Buffalo Offers You

• Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses (paid quarterly)
• Full benefits package including:
  
  
  • Health, dental, vision
  • 401(k)
  • Life & disability insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Free meals
• A fun, energetic, team-driven work environment
• Structured training and clear operational systems
• Real growth opportunities with a brand expanding across the East Coast

Not sure which manager role fits you best? Apply anyway-we'll figure that out together.