Restaurant Manager

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Prestonwood Country Club, a premier private establishment located in beautiful Cary, NC is in search of an experienced and dynamic Restaurant Manager to lead our front of house restaurant operations. The Restaurant Manager will oversee our a la carte dining operations, including the Red Fox pub, patio, card room, and associated special events. This role is akin to managing a high-volume, full-service casual dining restaurant, with an emphasis on personalized member recognition. Key Responsibilities:

• Member Engagement: Personally acknowledge and interact with dining members, addressing them by name to enhance their experience.​
• Team Leadership: Provide clear leadership to Servers, Hostesses, Server Assistants, and Bartenders by enforcing company policies and motivating staff through consistent training, reinforcement, and documentation.​
• Staff Management: Oversee the hiring, training, scheduling, documentation, and, if necessary, termination of staff, ensuring all employee records are accurately maintained.​
• Accident Reporting: Promptly report any accidents to Human Resources with proper documentation within 24 hours of the incident.​
• Inventory Control: Maintain and update wine lists, coordinate with the Chef on menu development, and manage monthly wine inventory.​
• Event Planning & Promotion: Collaborate with the Chef to plan menus and special events, ensuring promotions are executed effectively through newsletters and postings.​
• Cost Management: Monitor and control pour costs (liquor at 22%, wine at 38%, beer at 24% for bottles and 20% for draft), linen expenses, and labor costs by observing staff practices and adjusting staffing levels in response to business fluctuations.​
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all serving areas comply with health department regulations, including proper stocking, rotation of goods, and cleanliness.​
• Budgeting: Prepare and submit the annual budget for approval by November each year.​
• Facility Maintenance: Maintain the appearance, cleanliness, and maintenance of all front-of-house and back-of-house areas to always be presentable for members.​
• Security: Securely lock employee files, liquor, beer, wine, and the building when leaving the premises.​
• Mentorship: Develop and mentor Assistant Restaurant Managers to foster professional growth.​

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of managerial experience in restaurants.
• Bachelor's degree in hospitality, business, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.​
• Availability to work nights, weekends, holidays (including Thanksgiving, Mother's Day, and Easter), Mondays, and additional times as requested by the Director of Food and Beverage.​
• Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional service to members and their guests.​
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.​
• Proficiency with POS systems, Microsoft Word, and Excel.​
• Attendance at all departmental and interdepartmental meetings to maintain effective communication across all areas of Food & Beverage and other departments.​
• Daily accounting of sales, cover counts, and labor.​

For this job:

• The rate of pay offered will be between $65,000 - $71,000 commensurate with the level of experience and education.
• The selected candidate MUST pass a background check, drug test, and be eligible to work in the US.

Benefits:
The position is eligible for excellent company-offered benefits after 30 days of employment including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-term Disability
• Vacation and sick/personal time

Plus, after 6 months, a generous 401(k) plan company matched up to 6%.

If you are a dedicated and experienced professional with a passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences and leading a dynamic team, we invite you to apply for the Restaurant Manager position ONLINE and submit your resume to this ad for considerations.

Prestonwood is an equal opportunity employer.

Compensation: $65, $71,000.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.

Prestonwood is a privately-owned and operated family-friendly country club nestled inside Preston, a premiere residential community located in the heart of Cary, NC.  Over 1,800 families throughout the Triangle area enjoy the very best all-inclusive amenities and services with no food & beverage monthly minimums or capital assessment fees.

The very essence of Prestonwood Country Club is the opportunity to escape one's busy life to spend quality time making lasting memories with family and friends. "We initially chose Prestonwood because of the golf, but have stayed because of the friendships," says golfing members Peter & Christina Lindroos.

"We looked all over, but we chose Prestonwood because of all of the amenities... besides the golf, tennis and fitness, there are cooking classes, a ladies' book club," says golf member Clyde Hare. "Plus when the grandkids come to visit, they have planned activities for them as well."

Homeownership within the immediate Preston development is not required for membership.

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