CityGate Grille Restaurant Manager

If you strive to be "The Best", we want to hear from you! Apply today at www.citygatehospitality.com/careers Location: CityGate GrilleDepartment: CityGate GrilleReports to: General ManagerStatus: Salary ExemptCompensation Range: $55,000-65,000/annual, commensurate with experience and educationRole Summary:The Restaurant Manager oversees all restaurant operations for CityGate Grille. Utilizing their knowledge of Wine and Spirits, they will work with the beverage team in creating a Wine and Cocktail program. This individual is responsible for assisting the General Manager in training, recruiting and overseeing all operations for the restaurant The Restaurant Manager will be visibly present on the floor during service and will be available to take feedback from guests.Responsibilities:Lead the restaurant in the absence of the Restaurant General Manager, ensuring seamless operations and decision-making.Drive the guest experience on the floor, actively engaging with guests, resolving concerns, and building loyalty.Train, and develop front-of-house staff, ensuring strong bench strength and service consistency.Hold staff accountable to service, behavior, and performance standards, including coaching and progressive discipline.Ensure adherence to all food safety, sanitation, and liquor regulations, maintaining audit readiness at all times.Support scheduling and labor management, aligning staffing levels with business demand.Oversee daily restaurant operations, ensuring service standards, cleanliness, and readiness across all shifts.Manage beverage execution, including staff training, proper service (temperature, glassware), and guest education.Maintain inventory standards, including ordering, storage organization, and par level accuracy.Monitor key financial drivers, including labor and beverage cost, and take action to stay within targets.Support events and activations (e.g., wine dinners, tastings) that enhance the guest experience and drive revenue.*This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform.Minimum Qualifications:Education:College graduate or equivalent work experienceBASSET certification required; Additional steps will be required to include this individual on the Company’s Liquor LicenseExperience:3 years’ experience as a Food & Beverage Manager, Supervisor, Beverage Manager, Restaurant Manager or other related position in a full-service, fine-dining establishment. Micros experienceKnowledge of fine dining, wines, and great service leadership.Experience with training, recruiting and performance managementSkills:Excellent verbal and communication skillsNeat and clean appearanceAbility to work in a team environmentMust have problem-solving abilities, and the ability to compute basic arithmetic.Must have a flexible schedule and be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.Physical Requirements:Must be able to walk and stand for up to 8 hours a day, with or without reasonable accommodation.Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, and stretch on a frequent basis to fulfill job duties.Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.Must be able to pull and push up to 50 pounds regularly.Benefits Offered: The employer offers the following benefits to eligible employees in this position. Waiting periods, hours requirements and shared insurance premiums will apply. Full plan descriptions and additional details will be shared at the time of offer or upon request during the interview process.Major Medical Plans, Dental and Vision Insurance - single or family options available at employee’s electionBasic Life & AD&D - 100% employer paidShort-Term Disability - 100% employer paidSupplemental Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Accident and Disability – single or family options available at employee’s election401(k) Plan & Matching ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid Leave Time (up to 40 hours/year)Paid Time Off (PTO)9 Paid Holidays/YearPaid Jury Duty TimePaid Bereavement for immediate family membersPartially-Paid Parental LeaveHotel/Restaurant DiscountsPet InsuranceIncentive ProgramsWe are an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions without regard to age, race, religion, national origin, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation and gender identity or any other protected class. Should you accept a contingent offer with CityGate Hospitality LLC, you will be required to successfully complete various pre-employment screenings such as a criminal background report. Should you be hired as an employee of the company, you will be required to submit documentation proving eligibility to work in the United States in accordance with Federal requirements.This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. E-Verify Works for Everyone. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS.888-897-7781 dhs.gov/E-Verify