Restaurant Manager full service with bar

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.

Qualifications

Required:

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.

Preferred:

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

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary of approximately $70,000 annually.

Performance-based bonus opportunity.

Comprehensive benefits package.

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

How to Apply

This leadership role is available immediately.

To apply, please send your professional resume to .

Tom Bull is an award-winning hospitality professional recruiter. We know the stakes of a job search in this industry. All resumes and inquiries will be treated with strict professional confidentiality.