Restaurant Operations Manager – Full Service & Bar
Location: Charlottesville, VA
Great restaurants do not run on autopilot. They run on active, engaged leadership on the floor.
We are partnering with a high-volume, full-service restaurant in Charlottesville, VA, to find an Operations Manager who understands the real pace of hospitality. Whether you cut your teeth in a respected independent concept or a structured corporate brand, this role is designed for an emerging leader ready to make a tangible operational impact. This is a front-line leadership role focused on shift execution, team stability, and the guest experience.
What You Will Do

• Lead front-of-house operations during high-volume shifts, ensuring a seamless, high-quality guest experience from the door to the table.

• Support, coach, and develop a team of servers, bartenders, and support staff to elevate service standards.

• Drive sequence of service and beverage program execution in a busy, full-bar environment.

• Manage daily shift execution, including dynamic floor plans, labor controls, and real-time problem resolution.

• Partner with senior leadership to protect operational consistency, build team morale, and drive long-term profitability.

• 1 to 2 years of front-of-house management experience in a full-service restaurant and bar environment.

• Operational background in either a respected independent concept or a structured corporate/franchise brand.

• Strong understanding of bar operations, full-service pacing, and effective guest recovery.

• Ability to remain calm, direct, and effective when the restaurant is full and the pressure is on.

• Working knowledge of restaurant scheduling, basic labor management, and high-volume beverage operations.

• Base salary of approximately $70,000 annually.

• Performance-based bonus opportunity.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Paid time off (PTO) to support a sustainable hospitality career.