Job Description
Job Description
Top 5% Restaurant Operator Wanted - $55,000 - $65,000 annually + monthly bonus
This Role Isn’t for Most Managers
We’re not looking for someone who can “run a shift.” We’re looking for someone who can run a restaurant.
The reality is that most restaurant managers manage problems.
Top operators build teams, drive sales, control costs, and deliver flawless guest experiences even on the worst nights.
If you're the kind of leader who:
- Walks into chaos and takes control of the floor
- Knows how to develop leaders instead of babysitting staff
- Understands labor, food cost, and P&L
- Refuses to tolerate low standards or poor hospitality
Then keep reading.
If you're just looking for a job where you punch in, run checklists, and collect a paycheck, this isn’t the right fit.
What Elite Operators Do Here
You’ll work directly with the General Manager to lead restaurant operations and execute at a high level.
Your responsibilities include:
Driving Guest Experience
- Deliver exceptional hospitality every shift
- Resolve guest issues immediately and professionally
- Proactively engage guests through table touches and floor leadership
Running Operational Excellence
- Lead Front of House and Back of House operations
- Maintain uncompromising food quality and presentation
- Control inventory, scheduling, and labor performance
- Execute promotions, incentives, and menu rollouts
Building High-Performance Teams
- Develop Team Leaders and future managers
- Hold team members accountable to standards
- Create a culture focused on People, Profits, and Guest Experience
Owning the Business
- Contribute to sales growth
- Help manage P&L performance
- Maintain cleanliness, safety, and operational discipline
You will be responsible for opening and closing operations, shift leadership, and maintaining company standards every day.
Who Thrives in This Role
Our best operators have a few things in common:
They love the restaurant industry and take pride in the floor.
They lead with:
✔ High standards
✔ Personal accountability
✔ Competitive drive
✔ Strong people development
✔ Relentless focus on guest experience
They are:
- Organized
- Detail-oriented
- Highly trustworthy
- Passionate about hospitality
- Focused on results
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1–2 years of guest service experience
- 1–2 years of supervisory experience (casual dining preferred)
- Demonstrated contribution to sales growth and cost control
- Ability to handle difficult guest interactions professionally
- 21+ years old
- Ability to pass a background check
- Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
Preferred:
- ServSafe Food or Alcohol certification
- Bilingual skills
Work Expectations
Great operators understand that hospitality leadership requires commitment.
This role requires:
- 50–55 hour work weeks
- Flexible schedule (days, nights, weekends, holidays)
- High-energy, fast-paced restaurant environment
Physical requirements include standing, mobility throughout shifts, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
The Opportunity
Top performers in this role gain:
- Real operational leadership experience
- The opportunity to develop teams and future leaders
- A clear path for career advancement
Final Word
This position is for leaders who want to win shifts, grow teams, and run great restaurants.
If you’re a top operator who takes pride in performance, we want to talk to you.
If not, this probably isn’t the role for you.
Apply and show us what kind of operator you are.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Company DescriptionOur Experience and Commitment
Patrice & Associates is a trusted recruiting firm with a strong nationwide presence, dedicated to connecting qualified talent with reputable employers for over 30 years. Our extensive experience spans the hospitality and management sectors, enabling us to partner with leading companies and provide candidates with access to genuine, high-quality career opportunities.
Professional and Confidential Service
When you submit an application through Patrice & Associates, you can be confident that your information will be handled with the utmost professionalism and confidentiality. Our skilled team is committed to guiding you through the recruitment process and helping you secure a role that supports your long-term career growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer
Company Description
Our Experience and Commitment\r\nPatrice & Associates is a trusted recruiting firm with a strong nationwide presence, dedicated to connecting qualified talent with reputable employers for over 30 years. Our extensive experience spans the hospitality and management sectors, enabling us to partner with leading companies and provide candidates with access to genuine, high-quality career opportunities. \r\n\r\nProfessional and Confidential Service\r\nWhen you submit an application through Patrice & Associates, you can be confident that your information will be handled with the utmost professionalism and confidentiality. Our skilled team is committed to guiding you through the recruitment process and helping you secure a role that supports your long-term career growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer