Restaurant Manager

Restaurant Manager Full-Service Hotel

Pay Range USD $50,000.00 - USD $60,000.00 /Hr.

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Restaurant Manager to lead our in-house restaurant at our full-service, 302-room hotel in Wichita, Kansas. Our property offers a dynamic hospitality environment, including restaurant dining, a bar, and banquet facilities accommodating up to 500 guests. We are looking for a motivated leader who understands restaurant operations, knows how to build a dependable team, and takes pride in delivering outstanding food service and hospitality. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, a commitment to guest satisfaction, and the ability to keep daily operations running smoothly in a busy hotel environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all daily restaurant and bar operations, ensuring efficient service and an exceptional dining experience.
• Lead, train, schedule, and develop restaurant employees while maintaining appropriate staffing levels.
• Set clear performance expectations and hold team members accountable for service standards and job responsibilities.
• Create a welcoming atmosphere for hotel guests, local customers, and groups visiting the property.
• Monitor food and beverage quality, presentation, service speed, cleanliness, and overall restaurant appearance.
• Address guest concerns promptly and professionally to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Manage labor costs, inventory, ordering, waste, and other controllable operating expenses.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, alcohol service, and company policies.
• Work closely with the Food & Beverage Director, culinary team, and banquet department to coordinate operations and maintain consistent service standards.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, coaching, and performance management of restaurant staff.
• Monitor restaurant performance and identify opportunities to improve revenue, efficiency, service quality, and profitability.
• Maintain a professional, positive, and team-oriented work environment.

Qualifications:

• Previous restaurant management experience is required.
• Hotel restaurant or full-service hospitality experience is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and hold employees accountable.
• Knowledge of restaurant and bar operations, scheduling, labor management, and cost controls.
• Strong guest service, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A hands-on leadership style and willingness to step in when needed to support the team.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and responsible alcohol service requirements.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

What We're Looking For:

Our ideal candidate is more than a supervisor. We want a leader who takes ownership of the restaurant, sets the standard for excellent service, develops employees, and understands the importance of teamwork throughout a full-service hotel. You should be comfortable balancing the demands of daily restaurant operations with the expectations of hotel guests and the coordination required between restaurant, bar, kitchen, and banquet teams. We value initiative, professionalism, accountability, and a genuine passion for hospitality.

Why Join Our Team?

The opportunity to lead restaurant operations within a large, full-service hotel. A varied and engaging hospitality environment with restaurant, bar, and banquet operations. The opportunity to make a direct impact on guest satisfaction, employee development, and financial performance. A leadership role where initiative, teamwork, and operational excellence matter.

Apply Today! If you are an experienced restaurant manager who leads by example, develops strong teams, and is committed to delivering exceptional hospitality, we encourage you to apply. Bring your leadership and restaurant expertise to our team and help us create memorable guest experiences every day.