Mellow Mushroom is looking for an experienced restaurant leader to join our management team. We are looking for someone who is already comfortable leading a restaurant team and is ready to take on greater responsibility. This is not an entry-level management development position . We will teach you Mellow Mushroom, our systems and our standards; we expect you to bring the leadership experience. What we're looking for The right person: Leads with respect, honesty and consistency Communicates openly and transparently with both the team and leadership Can coach people, provide meaningful feedback and hold them accountable Is comfortable having difficult conversations when necessary Builds trust with both FOH and BOH Takes ownership of problems rather than waiting for someone else to solve them Leads calmly and effectively during busy shifts Is dependable and follows through on commitments Understands that great restaurant leadership is about making the entire team better Business & Sales Leadership Our managers also need to understand the business behind the hospitality.

You should be comfortable:

Coaching servers and bartenders on suggestive selling and thoughtful upselling Using product knowledge to improve the guest experience and sales Understanding sales, average check and restaurant performance Identifying opportunities to improve team and restaurant results Balancing sales goals with genuine hospitality — we want guests to feel taken care of, not sold to Responsibilities Lead shifts and maintain Mellow Mushroom standards Coach, train and develop FOH and BOH employees Support hiring and onboarding Manage guest concerns professionally Support scheduling and labor management Maintain food, beverage, service and cleanliness standards Assist with inventory, ordering, cash handling and other operational responsibilities Communicate effectively across shifts and departments Support the AGM and GM in the overall operation of the restaurant

Qualifications Required:

Previous restaurant management experience Demonstrated ability to independently lead shifts Experience coaching and holding employees accountable Strong communication and organizational skills Ability to work effectively with both FOH and BOH Ability to make sound decisions under pressure Restaurant management availability, including nights and weekends Strongly preferred: Full-service restaurant management experience Scheduling and labor management experience Hiring and training experience Inventory, ordering and cost-control experience Proven experience improving team sales performance Most importantly We need someone we can trust. Trust from our team. Trust from our management team. Trust from our ownership. That means being honest when something goes wrong, transparent when there is a problem, willing to listen when you receive feedback, and accountable for your commitments. We don't expect perfection. We expect ownership, communication and follow-through. If you are an experienced restaurant leader who wants to contribute immediately, lead with integrity and become an important part of our management team, we'd like to meet you.

Pay:

$35,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Paid training Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have at least 2 years of restaurant leadership or management experience? Are you available to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed? Are you comfortable leading and supporting both front-of-house and back-of-house teams during service?

Work Location:

In person