Restaurant Manager CJs Brewery
Department: CJs Brewery
Reports To: Director of Food and Beverage
Basic Function
The Restaurant Manager is responsible for developing and retaining staff leading FOH training driving sales and profitability managing costs and building a guest-focused culture. Multiple managers work together to ensure the restaurant meets established financial and operating performance goals.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Partner with the Kitchen Manager to ensure successful daily operations.
Train and develop front-of-house employees; reinforce service standards and menu knowledge.
Assist with recruiting interviewing and hiring.
Lead and assist outbound sales for group dining banquets and private events; handle inbound banquet inquiries and convert leads to bookings.
Lead and assist with specials and seasonal menuspromote create and properly price offerings.
Collaborate with Ticket Sales and Marketing to maximize sales tied to arena events.
Develop and implement event-driven revenue opportunities including parties suites concessions and arena hospitality programs.
Work cross-departmentally to package food beverage and experience options for events to maximize per-cap revenue.
Generate creative sales-minded ideas and implement strategies that convert to revenue and return business.
Support initiatives to increase sales profitability and guest counts.
Maintain cost controls (labor food & beverage); oversee ordering and inventory processes.
Manage performance of FOH team members (hosts servers bartenders); coach in real time.
Provide hands-on support across all restaurant positions when business needs require.
Ensure guest satisfaction; resolve escalated issues professionally and promptly.
Perform administrative duties including labor management scheduling payroll accuracy and reporting.
Drive a culture of accountability teamwork safety and compliance with health and alcohol service regulations.
Required Qualifications
Must be 21 years of age.
24 years full-service restaurant experience required; 13 years supervisory experience preferred.
Private events/banquet sales experience is a plus.
Strong people leadership communication and listening skills.
Sales and creativity mindset; ability to turn ideas into revenue and repeat business.
Comfortable collaborating with Marketing and Ticket Sales; basic POS/scheduling/Excel skills.
Must be certified in TIPS (Training for Intervention Procedures) or complete an equivalent state-approved alcohol service training program within 30 days of employment.
Excellent time management and organizational skills; calm under pressure.
Passion for teaching and developing others.
Flexible schedule: days nights weekends holidays.
Salary
Commensurate with experience. Full-time with an excellent benefits package.
Availability
Position to begin immediately.
Application Procedure
Contact Mike Henry USA Hockey Arena General Manager at No phone calls please.
Required Experience:
Manager