Restaurant Manager

Boca Restaurant Group is a renowned hospitality company that operates four distinctive restaurant concepts: Boca, Sotto, Nada, and Domo. These establishments are located across various states including Ohio, Indiana, Tennessee, and Maryland. The company thrives on delivering exceptional dining experiences while fostering an environment rooted in core values that emphasize generosity, humility, joy, integrity, hard work, continuous learning, and a genuine spirit of hospitality. Boca Restaurant Group prides itself on creating a workplace where individuals with a passion for high-quality food, detailed service, and warm hospitality can grow both professionally and personally. The group’s commitment to these values ensures that employees and guests alike experience a culture of respect, excellence, and family-oriented support.

One of the standout concepts under Boca Restaurant Group is Sotto, an Italian restaurant based in Cincinnati. Sotto is crafted to evoke comfort, authenticity, and the enduring tradition of Italian culinary arts, focusing heavily on fire, meat, wheat, and above all, authentic Italian flavors. Inspired by ancient brick and mortar cooking methods, Chef Falk developed the Sotto concept to bring tenacity and heartfelt tradition to an underground setting that is both welcoming and true to generations of Italian chefs. The ambiance and food quality deliver a unique experience that combines hardcore culinary passion with heartfelt service.

The company is currently seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead operations at Sotto. This position involves managing a high-volume, upscale restaurant where maintaining an exceptional guest experience is paramount. The manager will be directly involved with managing the front-of-house team through the full employee lifecycle, including interviewing, hiring, scheduling, training, and providing ongoing feedback. This role requires hands-on coaching to ensure team members are knowledgeable about the menu and are delivering superior service steps. The manager will also conduct inspirational pre-service meetings that motivate and educate the staff.

A key aspect of the job is creating BPA (Blowing People Away) experiences, which is central to Boca Restaurant Group’s mission. The Restaurant Manager will actively engage with guests at their tables, gather feedback, and promptly address any concerns to guarantee a flawless dining experience. Financial responsibilities are also part of this role, including inventory control, ordering supplies, tip distribution, timecard adjustments, and reconciling cash and credit transactions to ensure smooth operation. This leadership position requires a balance of operational acumen, people management skills, and a strong commitment to hospitality excellence.

The employment opportunity includes a competitive starting salary with weekly pay, paid vacation, and major holidays off. Employees benefit from comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options, in addition to company-paid short-term and long-term disability benefits. The group also supports dining perks through a house account, offers parental leave, and provides access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to promote overall well-being. Working at Boca Restaurant Group means joining a family-centered, growth-oriented team dedicated to serving world-class food and hospitality in an upscale restaurant environment.