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Restaurant Manager

Goodwin Recruiting
Salem, New Hampshire
On-siteUSD 70,000 - 85,000 / year

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Restaurant Manager

Restaurant Manager – Award-Winning Restaurant Group

Lead with Purpose. Deliver Exceptional Hospitality. Grow with an Award-Winning Team.

An established, award-winning restaurant group is seeking experienced, energetic, and hospitality-driven Restaurant Managers to join its growing team. Known for its commitment to quality, innovative concepts, and consistently exceptional guest experiences, this organization has built a strong reputation as a local favorite and continues to evolve in a competitive market.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proven restaurant leader who thrives in a high-volume environment, takes pride in developing exceptional teams, and understands that outstanding hospitality begins with strong leadership, operational discipline, and a genuine passion for service.

We’re looking for hands-on managers who lead from the floor, set high standards, and create an environment where team members feel supported, guests feel valued, and the business consistently performs at a high level.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead Daily Restaurant Operations: Oversee front-of-house operations, ensuring smooth service, consistent execution, and an exceptional guest experience across every shift.

  • Build and Develop Your Team: Recruit, train, coach, and retain talented team members while fostering a positive, accountable, and performance-driven culture.

  • Deliver Outstanding Hospitality: Maintain a visible presence on the floor, engage with guests, anticipate their needs, and ensure service standards consistently exceed expectations.

  • Drive Financial Performance: Monitor sales, labor, food and beverage costs, and other key performance indicators to achieve financial targets and maximize profitability.

  • Maintain Operational Excellence: Ensure compliance with company standards, health and safety regulations, cleanliness requirements, and established operating procedures.

  • Create a Culture of Accountability: Set clear expectations, provide constructive feedback, and empower team members to take ownership of their responsibilities.

  • Collaborate with Leadership: Work closely with senior management and culinary leadership to improve execution, strengthen team performance, and support the continued success of the business.

  • Identify Opportunities for Improvement: Use guest feedback, financial reporting, and team input to enhance service, improve efficiency, and maintain consistently high standards.

  • What We’re Looking For

  • 5+ years of restaurant management experience, preferably in a high-volume, upscale-casual restaurant or comparable hospitality environment.

  • Experience managing or supporting operations with annual sales volumes in the $5 million–$12 million range.

  • A hands-on, floor-focused leadership style with the ability to remain engaged and effective during busy service periods.

  • A demonstrated ability to recruit, train, motivate, and develop strong teams while maintaining high expectations.

  • Solid financial acumen, including experience managing labor costs, monitoring operating expenses, analyzing performance metrics, and achieving budgetary goals.

  • Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.

  • A genuine passion for hospitality, guest satisfaction, and creating memorable dining experiences.

  • A collaborative mindset, professional demeanor, and commitment to continuous improvement.

What We Offer

  • Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.
  • Performance-based bonus opportunities.
  • Paid time off (PTO).
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • A supportive, team-oriented culture that values strong leadership and professional development.
  • The opportunity to join an established restaurant group with a reputation for excellence and continued evolution.

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