Restaurant Manager Job Description — TerrainPosition Title
Restaurant Manager
Location
Terrain
Position Summary
Terrain is seeking an experienced, service-driven Restaurant Manager to oversee daily operations and deliver an exceptional guest experience. The ideal candidate is a strong leader who thrives in a hospitality first environment, leads by example, is hands on, highly communicative, wants to be part of a team environment, and maintains operational excellence while supporting business growth.
The Restaurant Manager will be responsible for front-of-house leadership, staff management, guest satisfaction, inventory oversight, scheduling, and ensuring all health and safety standards are consistently met.
Key ResponsibilitiesOperations & Guest Experience
- Oversee daily restaurant operations to ensure smooth and efficient service
- Support with Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, & Brunch Services
- Deliver a welcoming, high-quality dining experience for all guests
- Embody a hospitality first mind-set, delivering on making warm and genuine interactions and experiences
- Actively be a leader on the floor, getting ahead of communication with the guest and the team and engaging with each guest.
- Maintain cleanliness, presentation, and service standards throughout the restaurant
- Monitor reservations, table flow, and peak service periods
Team Leadership
- Recruit, train, mentor, and supervise front-of-house staff
- Support in conducting weekly 1-1s w/ ALL FOH Staff
- Support in training new hires & ongoing food, beverage and service.
- Foster a positive, team-oriented workplace culture
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching
- Lead pre-shift meetings and communicate daily goals and updates
Financial & Administrative Management
- Support budgeting, cost control, and revenue targets
- Support in Monthly Inventory
- Monitor inventory levels and coordinate ordering with suppliers
- Support the AM Ordering & Dry Good Pars
- Review daily sales, cash handling, and reporting procedures
- Close restaurant 3x a week, ensuring accurate reporting w/ Navi & FOH Service Recap
- Assist with organizing invoices and orders
- Manage daily labour & staffing ensuring 11% Labour Target
Schedule & Expectations
- Full-time position consisting of 5 working days per week with 2 consecutive days off
- Expected shifts are typically 8–10 hours per day
- Schedule will include a balanced mix of breakfast, brunch and dinner service shifts
- Opening shifts begin at 1:00 PM
- Closing shifts begin at 3:00 PM
- Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays is required
Compliance & Standards
- Maintain company policies and operational procedures
- Support adherence to brand standards and hospitality excellence
Team Culture & Leadership Expectations
- Lead by example with professionalism, accountability, and a positive attitude
- Foster a respectful, supportive, and team-oriented work environment
- Demonstrate the importance of respecting and supporting all team members across front and back of house
- Work alongside the service team during shifts to ensure seamless guest experiences
- Support staff development through coaching, communication, and hands-on leadership
- Maintain strong communication between management, kitchen, and service teams to ensure smooth daily operations
Pay: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
