THE OPTIMIST RESTAURANT MANAGER – UP TO $65K/yr. + BONUS (Midtown)

Rocket Farm Restaurants is a distinguished hospitality group renowned for its commitment to exceptional service and a supportive culture. The company’s core philosophy, "We serve the person who is serving the guest," reflects its deep dedication to fostering a respectful, caring, and dignified work environment for all staff members, both in the kitchen and front-of-house operations. This belief extends beyond customer service to how team members interact and support each other, creating a seamless culture of care and professionalism. Rocket Farm Restaurants operates multiple acclaimed establishments across several cities including Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville, Houston, Raleigh, and Winter Park, delivering unique dining experiences with a focus on quality and sustainability. One of its flagship venues, The Optimist, offers a distinctive seaside fish camp experience in the city of Atlanta. Renowned for serving sustainably sourced seafood and beach-food classics, The Optimist transports its guests to a coastal ambiance characterized by freshness, exceptional flavors, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant is well respected for its innovative approach and dedication to high standards. Currently, The Optimist is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead this acclaimed restaurant team. This position offers a competitive salary range of $55,000 to $65,000 per year, depending on experience, along with a generous quarterly bonus program. Full benefits become available after just 30 days of employment, reflecting the company’s commitment to employee well-being. As Restaurant Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the daily restaurant operations through positive, open, and approachable leadership during shifts. This role involves active participation in menu development and change processes, hiring and training new staff, supervising the team, and resolving issues swiftly and proactively. Effective communication is key, with responsibilities including maintaining the daily log for staff and management coordination. The Restaurant Manager will play a critical role in labor management by aggressively monitoring labor costs, scheduling efficiency, and controlling overtime to maximize productivity and profitability. The ideal applicant will have at least three years of progressive restaurant experience, with a minimum of one year in a supervisory or management position, bringing strong leadership skills, problem-solving capabilities, and a passion for quality service. Being part of Rocket Farm Restaurants means joining a dynamic, innovative, and heartfelt group of professionals dedicated to excellence and ethical work practices. The company emphasizes a supportive culture, offering dynamic performance-based raises and promotions that reward excellence and hard work. It provides comprehensive health benefits including major medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, alongside paid time off, childbirth recovery leave, and parental leave designed to support work-life balance. Employees benefit from significant long-term retention bonuses and enjoy family time on most major holidays such as New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Additional perks include a 50 percent discount at all Rocket Farm Restaurants locations, access to Rocket Farm University for specialized leadership training and career advancement, as well as employee-led mentorship programs, an advisory council, and a safety committee. This role offers a unique opportunity for someone passionate about hospitality management, who values a collaborative and respectful work culture while helping to lead a prestigious restaurant to continued success. If you are motivated by working in a high-energy, guest-focused environment and ready to take on a leadership role in a restaurant known for quality and sustainability, consider applying to join The Optimist and Rocket Farm Restaurants today.