Restaurant Manager

Restaurant Manager

Location: French Lick, IN
Salary: $65,000 – $75,000
Schedule: Primarily Noon–Close (Dinner Service) | Flexible | Open 365 Days (Weekend Availability Required as Needed)

About the Role

Our client, a hotel and water park destination in French Lick, IN, is seeking a hands-on Restaurant Manager to fully own daily restaurant operations. This is not a sit-in-the-office leadership role — this person will lead from the front, jump on the line when needed, and ensure a seamless guest experience from lunch through dinner service.

The Restaurant Manager will oversee a team of 20+ employees and maintain full operational control of staffing, food quality, financial performance, and customer satisfaction. This role offers autonomy and accountability — you run the restaurant like it's yours.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 20+ restaurant employees
• Work hands-on on the cooking line as needed during peak hours
• Oversee daily operations from prep through dinner service
• Manage payroll, scheduling, and timekeeping
• Control food cost, labor cost, and operational expenses
• Order supplies, manage vendor relationships, and monitor inventory
• Ensure quality standards, cleanliness, and food safety compliance
• Drive guest satisfaction in a high-traffic hotel/water park environment
• Maintain staffing levels and performance accountability
• Operate effectively in a 365-day business with rotating weekend coverage

Qualifications / Requirements

• 3+ years of restaurant management experience
• Proven ability to lead teams of 20+ employees
• Willingness to cook on the line and lead from the front
• Strong knowledge of food cost, labor cost, and inventory control
• Experience with payroll systems and employee timekeeping
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends as needed
• Strong leadership presence with high accountability standards
• Experience in hotel, resort, or high-volume environments preferred

This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants real operational ownership — not micromanagement, not layers of approval — just the responsibility to run it right.