Restaurant Manager

About Local Station Local Station is a contemporary Southern kitchen and bar rooted in the flavors of Northeast Georgia. We craft seasonal menus around locally sourced ingredients, deliver genuine hospitality, and foster a team culture built on pride, accountability, and growth. We are part of Jack’s Brand Restaurant Group, a family-owned hospitality company with five concepts across the region. The Opportunity We’re looking for a driven, service-minded Restaurant Manager to grow into a key leadership role at Local Station. This position starts hourly with a clearly defined path to a salaried management role — structured around your development and performance. If you have strong hospitality instincts, leadership potential, and the hunger to build something, we’re open to finding the right person over the perfect resume. What You’ll Own Lead and develop the front‑of‑house team across all shifts, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management Set and maintain the standard for guest experience — resolving issues promptly and modeling genuine, attentive hospitality Oversee daily opening and closing procedures, cash handling, and end‑of‑night reporting Collaborate with the kitchen on menu execution, service pacing, and communication between front‑ and back‑of‑house Monitor labor and beverage costs, identify variances, and drive team accountability Maintain compliance with all health, safety, and responsible alcohol service regulations Cultivate relationships with regular guests and drive retention through personalized hospitality Partner with ownership on private events, seasonal programming, and ongoing operational improvements What We’re Looking For 2+ years of experience in a full‑service restaurant, with some exposure to a leadership or supervisory role A natural leader who earns trust through consistency, communication, and a positive presence Comfortable with basic cost awareness and shift‑level reporting Warm, professional presence with a genuine passion for hospitality Strong communication skills and composure under pressure Ability to lead and motivate a team through consistency and example Proficiency with POS systems; experience with Resy or similar reservation platforms a plus Food Handler and/or ServSafe Manager certification (or ability to obtain upon hire) Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays Compensation & Benefits Starting pay: $20 – $24 per hour, based on experience Defined path to a salaried management position tied to clear performance milestones Performance bonus eligibility Paid time off Clear path for growth within a family‑owned, multi‑concept hospitality group #J-18808-Ljbffr Ontario Trillium Foundation