Restaurant Manager Jobs in Rhode Island

Prudence is the next chapter for the space long known as Judge Roy Bean Saloon, named for the island across the bay. We're keeping what people have always loved about this corner of State Street: a comfortable bar, familiar faces, an easy place to gather. On top of that, we're building a chef-driven concept with an eclectic coastal aesthetic, farm-to-table ingredients, and top-quality food, rolling out over the next few weeks. We're looking for people who want to help shape that from the ground up, not just join after the dust settles, no corporate playbook, no cookie-cutter menu.

Our Mission

Prudence is rooted in Bristol, but open to everyone, a place locals can feel proud of, and a place people from across Rhode Island will want to come experience. We believe great food and great hospitality come from a small team that genuinely believes in what they're building together, not just clocking in and out. If you want to help bring better food, better drinks, and better hospitality to this space's next chapter, we want to hear from you.

General Manager, Front of House

We're looking for a hands-on GM to run front-of-house operations while protecting the quality and creativity that makes this place what it is. You'll work closely with our chef/owner on staffing, guest experience, and the bottom line, all while helping bring a new identity to life. This role is focused on the front of the house, back-of-house and kitchen operations are managed separately by our culinary team.

What you'll do:

• Oversee daily front-of-house operations
• Hire, train, develop and manage a small, high-performing front-of-house team
• Manage front-of-house vendor relationships
• Own front-of-house scheduling, and service standards
• Uphold service and hospitality standards that match the quality of the food
• Partner with ownership and the chef on guest experience, events, and long-term growth

What we're looking for:

• Several years of experience in the hospitality industry, with proven experience managing a restaurant or bar, ideally in an independent or chef-driven setting
• Strong grasp of P&L, labor, and cost management
• A working knowledge of wines and cocktails
• A genuine passion for farm-to-table sourcing, and elevated hospitality
• Clean, professional presentation and demeanor
• Ability to lead a small team and clearly communicate a vision
• Leadership style that's calm under pressure and respected by a team
• Someone who embraces a challenge

Bartenders

We are looking for bartenders who treat cocktails like a craft, not just a job, people who can build a thoughtful drink menu, talk confidently about ingredients and technique, and speak confidently about the menu offerings.

What you'll do:

• Craft and execute a seasonal, ingredient-driven seasonal cocktail program
• Maintain a polished, efficient bar during high-volume service
• Work to keep all prep and mise en place as fresh as possible
• Help develop new cocktails and seasonal menu updates
• Represent the restaurant's standards of quality and hospitality at every interaction

What we're looking for:

• Several years of experience in the hospitality industry, with solid experience in cocktail bartending
• Comfort selling and describing high-end, farm-to-table food
• Strong knowledge of spirits, technique, and current cocktail trends
• Clean, professional presentation and demeanor
• A team-first attitude, we're a small crew and everyone pitches in

Why work with us

• Small, independent operation, your voice and ideas actually matter here
• Ground-floor opportunity to help shape Prudence's new chef-driven, eclectic coastal concept on Narragansett Bay
• Work with high-quality, seasonal, locally sourced ingredients
• Be part of shaping the food and drink program, not just executing someone else's vision
• Competitive pay, based on experience

Prudence is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person