Restaurant Manager

Driftwood Hospitality Management’s company culture empowers our associates to take initiative, be proactive, and contribute to the success of their property with well-defined strategies and objectives. Driftwood Hospitality Management is renowned for our fully integrated approach to hospitality services — all with outstanding client service. Our team is made up of the best talent in the hospitality industry, down to every employee, position, and hotel.

• Job Title: Restaurant & Sales Manager
• Vince Lombardi's Steakhouse

Position Summary

The Hybrid Restaurant & Sales Manager is responsible for driving revenue growth while ensuring exceptional day-to-day restaurant operations. This role blends front-of-house leadership, guest experience oversight, and proactive sales generation, including group dining, private events, and local business development. The ideal candidate is both operationally strong and sales-driven, with a focus on profitability, guest satisfaction, and team leadership

Key Responsibilities

• Restaurant Operations
• Oversee nightly restaurant operations, ensuring efficient service, quality standards, and cleanliness
• maintain training and development standards for front-of-house team members to deliver exceptional guest experiences
• Manage scheduling, labor costs, and staffing levels to align with business demand
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards
• Monitor food & beverage quality, presentation, and consistency
• Resolve guest concerns promptly and professionally
• Participate in EOM reporting
• Sales & Revenue Generation
• Actively solicit new business, including private dining, events, corporate accounts, and group bookings
• Build and maintain relationships with local businesses, organizations, and community partners
• Identify opportunities to increase revenue through promotions, events, and strategic partnerships
• Manage inbound inquiries and convert leads into confirmed business
• Collaborate with hotel sales team (if applicable) to maximize total property revenue
• Track and report on sales activity, forecasts, and performance metrics
• Participate in F&B Leadership meetings, marketing meetings, & community engagement events

Qualifications Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of restaurant management experience, with proven sales or business development success

Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

• Demonstrated ability to drive revenue and build client relationships
• Experience with event planning, catering sales, or hospitality sales preferred
• Knowledge of POS systems, reservation platforms, and CRM tools
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift and move multiple tables and chairs and podiums weighing up to 80 lbs. through a crowded room.  This position requires considerable physical activity on a continuous basis throughout the shift for room set up and break downs.
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing a maximum of 100 lbs.
• Frequent twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, and smiling.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Room Discounts
• Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

EEO: Driftwood Hospitality Management is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an