Restaurant Manager

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is a distinguished, family-run group of restaurants headquartered in Southern California, well-known for cultivating a welcoming, community-focused dining experience. Celebrated for its genuine hospitality and warm, small-town atmosphere, Lazy Dog is a culinary destination where guests, teammates, and communities come together to enjoy handcrafted food and drinks in a relaxed, social setting. Inspired by the scenic Rocky Mountains lifestyle, where founder Chris Simms spent his childhood, this brand reflects a passion for quality, comfort, and conviviality. With locations open daily for lunch and dinner, and a comprehensive bar program featuring specialty cocktails, craft and local beers, along with their own house beer selection, Lazy Dog caters to a wide range of dining occasions from intimate weeknight dinners to lively celebrations with friends. The company has earned the distinction of being a Certified Great Place to Work for eight consecutive years, a testament to its commitment to fostering a positive work environment, strong leadership, and team cohesion.

The Restaurant Manager role at Lazy Dog is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and people-oriented leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment. This position requires someone with at least two years of full-service high-volume restaurant management experience, who is passionate about creating a fun work atmosphere and building lasting relationships based on trust and respect. As a Restaurant Manager, you will be instrumental in driving sales and cultivating relationships with guests and team members, while leading an energetic team to deliver exceptional service. The role emphasizes developing, coaching, and guiding team members to grow personally and professionally within the hospitality industry. Lazy Dog values leaders who are committed to continuous growth and who can foster an environment where team members feel like family. Compensation for this role ranges from $70,000 to $78,000 annually, and includes a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits such as medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts, in addition to paid vacations, company-paid meal dining privileges, and enrollment in a 401K plan. Lazy Dog offers excellent career development and advancement opportunities, making it an ideal place for those eager to advance their management careers in a supportive and vibrant culture. Joining Lazy Dog means becoming part of a dynamic team that values care, inclusivity, and excellence in hospitality at every level.