Restaurant Manager

Job Overview

We are seeking an energetic and dedicated Restaurant Manager to lead our dynamic hospitality team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee daily restaurant operations, ensuring exceptional customer service, efficient food and beverage management, and a positive dining experience for all guests. Your leadership will drive team performance, uphold food safety standards, and optimize profitability. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual passionate about the food industry and hospitality management to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day restaurant operations, including supervising staff, coordinating shifts, and ensuring smooth service flow
• Lead staff training and development to foster a high-performing team focused on excellent customer service and operational excellence
• Oversee food preparation, cooking processes, and food handling to maintain quality standards and compliance with safety regulations
• Utilize POS systems such as TOAST for order processing, cash handling, and sales reconciliation
• Control inventory levels through effective stock management, ordering, and waste reduction strategies
• Monitor restaurant financials by analyzing profit and loss statements, managing budgets, and implementing cost-control measures
• Ensure adherence to food safety protocols, sanitation standards, and health regulations across all areas of the restaurant

Requirements

• Proven experience in quick service or fast food restaurant management with a strong background in food preparation, cooking, and food safety management
• Demonstrated supervisory experience with team leadership, staff training, and performance management skills
• Familiarity with POS systems such as TOAST for sales transactions and reporting
• Solid understanding of inventory control, budgeting, cash handling, and profit & loss analysis
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage hospitality teams effectively and handle managerial responsibilities confidently
• Experience in fine dining or casual dining environments is preferred; banquet or catering experience is a plus
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed in a fast-paced setting

About Us

Park Lights Hospitality is expanding after calling Winter Park, Florida home for two decades. It started with Luma on Park, the restaurant that redefined dining on Park Avenue, and in 2011 we opened Prato just down the street—a wood-fired, modern-Italian kitchen built around simple ingredients, house-made pastas, and a room that hums seven nights a week. Next came Luke's opening in 2017.

Now we're taking the show on the road. This fall, Prato opens its first location outside Florida at Bethesda Row in downtown Bethesda, Maryland, with Nashville following in early 2027 and more major markets in the works. Each new Prato brings the signature Winter Park feel—exposed brick, warm wood, and that perfectly dialed-in lighting—to a brand-new neighborhood, along with the energy and hospitality that made the original a legend.

This is the start of a national brand, and we're building the team that will carry it there. If you love great food, big rooms, and the chance to grow with a company that's just getting started, we'd love to meet you.

Join us in creating memorable dining experiences by leading our team with enthusiasm and professionalism. We value passionate leaders who thrive on teamwork, operational excellence, and delivering outstanding customer service. This paid position offers an engaging environment where your culinary expertise and managerial skills can truly shine!