Restaurant Manager | New Restaurant Opening
@ Goodwin RecruitingRestaurant Manager | New Restaurant Opening
About the job
Join an established hospitality group opening a new restaurant in Philadelphia. Lead daily operations, develop teams, and create a memorable guest experience in this hands-on managerial role.
Requirements
- 2+ years restaurant management
- Experience in full-service restaurant
- Leadership and team development
- Guest service skills
- Managing labor and operations
Qualifications
- Leadership skills
- Organizational ability
- Excellent communication
- Hospitality mindset
Full job description
RESTAURANT MANAGER | NEW RESTAURANT OPENING | PHILADELPHIA, PA
$70K–$75K + Bonus | Opening Team | Career Growth
Are you an experienced Restaurant Manager ready for the opportunity to help launch a new restaurant and make your mark from day one?
We're seeking a hands-on hospitality leader who enjoys building teams, creating a strong service culture, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. This is an exciting opportunity to join the opening team of a new Philadelphia restaurant and help establish the standards and culture from the ground up.
WHY YOU'LL WANT THIS JOB
- $70K–$75K base salary
- Performance-based bonus opportunity
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k)
- Join an established and growing hospitality group
- Be part of the opening team
- Opportunity for long-term career growth
- Help shape the culture and guest experience from day one
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Lead daily FOH operations and ensure an exceptional guest experience
- Recruit, train, coach, and develop a high-performing service team
- Establish and maintain service standards and operational procedures
- Build a positive, accountable, hospitality-driven team culture
- Manage scheduling, staffing, and labor performance
- Partner with culinary and leadership teams to ensure seamless execution
- Support pre-opening training, onboarding, and operational setup
- Maintain high standards for service, cleanliness, and restaurant presentation
- Build strong relationships with both guests and team members
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- 2+ years of Restaurant Manager or senior hospitality leadership experience
- Full-service restaurant management experience
- Strong leadership and team-development skills
- Proven ability to deliver exceptional guest service
- Experience with scheduling, staffing, labor management, and daily operations
- Opening experience preferred, but not required
- Hands-on leader with strong communication and organizational skills
- Passion for hospitality and developing people
THE BOTTOM LINE
This is an opportunity to help build a restaurant from the ground up, establish the service culture, and grow with an established hospitality group.
If you're a hospitality leader looking for your next challenge and want to be part of an exciting new Philadelphia restaurant opening, we'd love to speak with you.
Apply today for a confidential conversation.
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