Yardbird Table & Bar is more than a dining destination—it's a celebration of Southern hospitality, a shared meal, and heartfelt connection. We serve up classic Southern cooking with a side of genuine warmth, using only the highest-quality seasonal ingredients sourced locally and from farms across the American South. We believe every dish tells a story, and every guest interaction leaves a lasting impression.

We’re seeking an experienced, hospitality-driven Restaurant Manager to help lead our team with warmth, precision, and purpose. This role is vital in delivering an exceptional guest experience while fostering a collaborative, positive work environment for our team. You’ll be instrumental in ensuring smooth daily operations, championing our culture of Southern hospitality, and empowering team members to grow and thrive.Key Responsibilities

• Hospitality Leadership: Champion a culture of hospitality and service excellence, ensuring every guest feels welcomed, cared for, and valued from arrival to departure.
• Team Experience: Inspire, coach, and support team members to deliver heartfelt service, maintain high standards, and enjoy a fulfilling work environment.
• Daily Operations: Oversee and coordinate daily front-of-house and back-of-house operations to ensure efficient, high-quality service and smooth guest flow.
• Training & Development: Lead by example and provide ongoing training in hospitality standards, menu knowledge, and service techniques. Support professional development and encourage career growth.
• Guest Experience Oversight: Resolve guest concerns with empathy and swift action; identify opportunities to enhance overall dining experience.
• Staff Scheduling & Management: Create and manage team schedules, ensuring adequate coverage and a healthy work-life balance for employees.
• Culture & Morale: Partner with the General Manager to promote a positive, respectful, and inclusive culture grounded in Yardbird’s core values.
• Brand Representation: Represent Yardbird in the community through local outreach, events, and creating memorable guest experiences that drive repeat business.
• Quality Control: Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety, presentation, and professionalism throughout the restaurant.
• Reporting & Inventory: Track key metrics and complete daily, weekly, and monthly reports. Manage inventory and ordering to control costs and maintain quality.
  
  

Qualifications

• Degree or certification in Hospitality Management or related field preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in restaurant management with a strong focus on guest service
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire a diverse team
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and POS systems; knowledgeable in F&B quality standards and safety protocols
• Valid Food Handler Card (required upon employment)
• Energetic, guest-centric mindset with a passion for building meaningful connections
  
  

Physical And Other Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; bend; walk; use hands or fingers, handle or feel; talk; hear; see, and reach with hands and arms and requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.