Restaurant Manager Jobs in Dallas, TX

Job Description

AM/FM Diner & Lounge is seeking a dedicated, organized, and customer-focused Restaurant Manager to oversee daily operations and ensure an excellent dining and lounge experience for every guest. The successful candidate will manage staff, coordinate food and beverage service, maintain quality and cleanliness standards, and support the restaurant's financial and operational goals. This position requires strong leadership, effective communication, and the ability to create a welcoming atmosphere while ensuring smooth service in a fast-paced dining and lounge environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant and lounge operations to ensure efficient and consistent service.
• Supervise front-of-house staff, kitchen personnel, and beverage service team members.
• Organize staff schedules, assign daily duties, and coordinate shift coverage.
• Recruit, train, onboard, and develop employees to maintain high service standards.
• Ensure guests receive friendly, attentive, and professional hospitality.
• Respond to guest feedback, resolve complaints, and address service concerns promptly.
• Monitor food quality, portion consistency, presentation, and order accuracy.
• Coordinate kitchen and service teams to maintain timely food and beverage delivery.
• Oversee beverage service and ensure responsible alcohol service where applicable.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, hygiene, and workplace safety standards.
• Ensure dining areas, lounge spaces, restrooms, and service stations remain clean and organized.
• Monitor inventory levels for food, beverages, and restaurant supplies.
• Coordinate purchasing, deliveries, stock rotation, and inventory control.
• Track labor expenses, food costs, beverage costs, and other operating expenditures.
• Review sales performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability.
• Oversee cash handling, payment processing, and end-of-shift reconciliation.
• Monitor employee performance and provide coaching and constructive feedback.
• Encourage teamwork, accountability, and professional communication among staff.
• Coordinate opening, closing, and daily preparation procedures.
• Ensure restaurant equipment and facilities are maintained in good working condition.
• Support promotions, special events, and customer engagement initiatives.
• Review customer satisfaction trends and implement service improvements.
• Prepare operational reports and communicate business updates to ownership or senior management.
• Ensure restaurant policies and applicable licensing and regulatory requirements are followed.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and enhance the overall guest experience.

Qualifications and Skills

• Previous experience in restaurant, diner, lounge, or hospitality management.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise teams and manage daily operations.
• Strong leadership, organization, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent customer service and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of restaurant service procedures and food quality standards.
• Understanding of food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements.
• Familiarity with beverage inventory and responsible alcohol service regulations, where applicable.
• Experience with staff scheduling, training, and performance management.
• Knowledge of inventory control, purchasing, and cost management.
• Ability to review sales reports and monitor operating expenses.
• Familiarity with point-of-sale systems and payment processing.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to remain calm and organized during busy service periods.
• Professional attitude, reliability, and a commitment to teamwork.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and varied shifts as required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunities to develop leadership and hospitality management skills.
• Practical experience overseeing restaurant, dining, and lounge operations.
• A team-oriented workplace focused on service quality and guest satisfaction.
• Additional benefits may be available according to company policy and employment terms.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the Restaurant Manager position at AM/FM Diner & Lounge is a proactive hospitality professional who can balance excellent customer service with effective staff leadership and sound operational management. They should be comfortable overseeing both dining and lounge activities, resolving guest concerns, managing inventory and expenses, and maintaining a clean, welcoming environment. Strong communication, accountability, and a hands-on management approach will help ensure consistent service and a positive experience for every guest.

Pay: $21.00 - $29.00 per hour

Expected hours: 34.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person