Restaurant Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Restaurant Manager - Piatti Mill Valley Do you love the structure of a well-run restaurant? Does a tight floor plan, a clean line check, and a schedule that just works genuinely satisfy you?If you're the kind of operator who sees the beauty in doing things right - who doesn't need someone looking over your shoulder because you already know what "right" looks like - we want to talk to you.Piatti is looking for a Restaurant Manager to own the floor and help run the business, not just assist with it. This is a role for someone who thrives on consistency, brings order to the chaos of a busy service, and genuinely enjoys the craft of hospitality operations. A LITTLE ABOUT USEstablished in 1987, Piatti is a fresh take on the neighborhood Italian ristorante. The soul of our menu is our house-made pasta - rolled, cut, and cooked by hand every day. Piatti combines a warm, inviting atmosphere and seamless service, bringing friends and family together. WHAT YOU'LL OWN AS RESTAURANT MANAGERYou will run shifts with real authority and real accountability - trusted to make sound calls in the moment and to keep the operation consistent day after day.Run the floor. Lead service from the front, setting the pace and standard for servers, hosts, bartenders, and buspersons.Run the business. Manage scheduling and staffing against business needs, oversee labor and cost controls, and keep the operation financially sound.Keep the systems humming. You're comfortable and active in the platforms that keep a restaurant running - POS, inventory management, reservations, and invoicing - using them as tools to drive decisions, not just to check a box.Build and protect culture. Create a work environment that's positive, safe, and productive, where your team knows what's expected and feels supported in meeting it.Seek to understand. Before jumping to conclusions, you ask questions, listen to your team and your guests, and get to the real issue - then fix it properly.Develop your people. Spot training needs, coach in the moment, and build a team that can execute at a high level with or without you on the floor.Uphold the standard. Enforce company procedures and service standards so that every shift, every night, feels like Piatti. WHO WE'RE LOOKING FORA proven leader who can run a shift independently and make sound, timely decisions without needing constant oversightSomeone who finds satisfaction in consistency and structure - you'd rather build a system that works than reinvent the wheel every nightA "seek to understand" mindset - curious, fair, and clear-headed under pressureComfortable and proficient with restaurant management platforms (POS, inventory, reservations, invoicing)Strong communicator with a high level of integrity and sound judgment, even when things get busyA track record of building and maintaining a positive, safe, and productive team culturePrior restaurant management experience required; full-service, high-volume experience preferred BENEFITSPalisades Hospitality offers the following benefits for eligible full-time employees:Health: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Legal, Transportation, Voluntary Benefit Center for Ancillary Coverages like Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Travel Insurance, Pet Wellness and more!Retirement: 401k Retirement savings program is available for all full and part time employees over the age of 21Perks: Vacation, All employees are eligible to enjoy a Travel + Dining Discount to stay and dine at sister locations. Employees celebrating years of service are recognized with a bonus award for milestone years. WHO WE AREPiatti is a division of Palisades Hospitality, a Northern California–based bespoke hospitality management company that manages and develops a curated portfolio of 20+ hotels and restaurants, and provides industry-tailored financial, design, and development consulting services. Palisades is committed to creating design-driven, dynamic spaces thoughtfully rooted in their locale that leave a lasting impact on our guests and in their communities.If you're ready to run a restaurant the right way - with structure, ownership, and pride - we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.