Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $39,400.00 - $55,500.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
flexible scheduling

Job Description

Top Dawg Tavern is a family-owned and operated full-service casual dining restaurant that has been delighting guests since 2013. With six locations across the southeast in Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida, the restaurant has established a reputation for providing a clean, family-friendly, and relaxed dining atmosphere. Open seven days a week, Top Dawg Tavern offers both lunch and dinner services, catering to families and individuals seeking a welcoming and enjoyable dining experience. Known for its commitment to quality food, exceptional service, and community values, Top Dawg Tavern emphasizes a team-oriented environment where employees can thrive and grow professionally.

The restaurant is currently seeking a Restaurant Manager to join its local team. This salaried management position comes with significant responsibilities across service, culinary, and bar operations, ensuring each area runs smoothly and efficiently. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in restaurant general management, supervisory roles, shift leadership, kitchen management, or similar functions within the restaurant industry. Experience with the Aloha point of sale system and ServSafe certification are considered advantageous but not mandatory. The Restaurant Manager will lead and support a diverse team consisting of servers, hosts, bartenders, department managers, and kitchen staff, fostering a positive work environment that promotes excellent customer service at all times.

Key responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, preparing the restaurant for service, generating financial reports, and communicating effectively with staff and leadership to ensure seamless business operations. The manager will also play a crucial role in recruiting staff for designated departments and maintaining high standards throughout the restaurant. At Top Dawg Tavern, leadership is about more than managing day-to-day tasks; it’s about inspiring a cohesive and motivated team dedicated to delivering memorable dining experiences. This role offers the opportunity to be an integral part of a growing restaurant group that values professionalism, teamwork, and community engagement.

Job Requirements

  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • relevant restaurant management experience
  • leadership experience in a fast-paced dining environment
  • ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • strong problem-solving skills
  • excellent interpersonal and communication abilities

Job Qualifications

  • prior experience in restaurant general management, supervision, shift leadership, kitchen management or similar roles
  • knowledge of Aloha point of sale system preferred
  • ServSafe certification a plus
  • excellent leadership and communication skills
  • ability to generate and interpret financial reports
  • strong organizational skills
  • customer-focused mindset

Job Duties

  • effectively lead team of restaurant staff including servers, hosts, bartenders, department managers and kitchen staff
  • oversee daily operations and prepare restaurant for daily service
  • lead and support all departments across service, culinary, and bar
  • generate financial reports and update leadership team on business operations
  • communicate clearly and effectively with all staff and leadership
  • responsible for staff recruitment for designated departments
  • maintain positive work environment for all staff and departments to provide the best level of service for all customers

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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