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Experienced Italian Restaurant Manager Job Summary We are seeking a skilled, motivated, and experienced Italian Restaurant Manager to oversee daily restaurant operations and ensure an exceptional dining experience for every guest. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Italian cuisine, wine service, front-of-house management, staff leadership, and restaurant financial performance. We are looking for a hands-on leader who takes pride in hospitality, maintains high service standards, develops a strong team, and understands the importance of balancing outstanding guest experiences with efficient and profitable operations. Responsibilities Oversee daily restaurant operations, ensuring smooth service and consistent quality. Lead, train, coach, and supervise front-of-house staff, including servers, bartenders, hosts, and support staff. Maintain exceptional standards of hospitality, professionalism, cleanliness, and restaurant presentation. Demonstrate strong knowledge of Italian cuisine, traditional dishes, pasta varieties, ingredients, and preparation methods. Possess knowledge of Italian wines, wine regions, varietals, and food pairings. Manage reservations, table rotation, seating flow, and pacing for multi-course dining experiences. Communicate effectively with the kitchen to ensure accurate orders, proper timing, and seamless service. Resolve guest complaints professionally and ensure guest satisfaction. Monitor labor costs, sales performance, inventory, waste, and overall profitability. Manage staff scheduling, opening and closing procedures, cash handling, and daily operational responsibilities. Encourage suggestive selling, wine recommendations, and promotion of daily specials without compromising the guest experience. Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, alcohol service, and workplace regulations. Create a positive, accountable team environment that promotes consistency, teamwork, and professional growth. Qualifications Proven experience managing an Italian restaurant or an upscale full-service dining establishment. Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. Excellent knowledge of Italian food, wine, and dining traditions. Experience with POS systems, labor management, scheduling, and restaurant reporting. Ability to lead a team and remain composed in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Strong understanding of guest relations, service recovery, and hospitality standards. Ability to identify opportunities to increase sales, improve efficiency, and control costs. Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. What We Are Looking For We want a manager who leads by example, takes ownership of their responsibilities, and understands that successful restaurant management requires more than simply supervising a shift. The right candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, passionate about Italian hospitality, and committed to building a reliable team while delivering an exceptional dining experience. If you are an experienced restaurant professional with a passion for Italian cuisine, outstanding leadership skills, and a commitment to excellence, we encourage you to apply.

Pay:

$40,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid training

Work Location:

In person