Bar Manager

This opportunity is with a polished casual restaurant group known for its award-winning establishments and commitment to excellence in hospitality. Located in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area, the company is a well-established and rapidly growing organization. They emphasize scratch kitchen cuisine and wood-fired dishes, creating memorable dining experiences.

The role offered is that of Service & Bar Manager, a full-time leadership position with a competitive base salary ranging from $55,000 to $65,000, complemented by a profit-sharing bonus paid every four weeks. Employees enjoy considerable benefits including three weeks of paid time off annually, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as comprehensive management training. The restaurant closes on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day with early closure on Christmas Eve, underlining its family-friendly values.

The Service & Bar Manager is integral to the restaurant's front-of-house operations and bar execution. This hands-on leadership role requires a person passionate about hospitality who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The manager is expected to lead from the floor, directly interacting with guests and guiding the team to ensure exceptional service standards. Developing staff through recruitment, training, and ongoing coaching is a core responsibility, as is maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and operational excellence.

This leadership position offers more than just managing daily operations. It's an opportunity to build a long-term career within a company that values internal promotion and performance recognition. The restaurant group invests heavily in leadership development, providing structured training and clear advancement pathways. For candidates passionate about hospitality, who enjoy building and inspiring teams while delivering memorable guest experiences, this role presents a rare and rewarding career prospect.

In summary, this role combines the challenge of managing busy service and bar operations with the satisfaction of fostering a dynamic, high-performing team. It suits professionals eager for a visible leadership role where their contributions directly impact restaurant success and guest satisfaction.