Assistant Restaurant Manager
Recruiting Partner: Darryl Downs
Richmond, Virginia | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $50,000 to $52,000 | Job ID: 163830
Job Summary
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Join a property rooted in Southern hospitality with modern elegance. This is more than a stepping stone—it’s your chance to shape the guest experience and lead a passionate team at one of Richmond’s most iconic hospitality venues.
Assistant Restaurant Manager – Benefits and Compensation
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holiday pay
- Daily staff meals provided
- Uniforms provided and professionally laundered
- Discounted hotel stays and F&B
- Career development opportunities with a growing brand
- Dynamic and supportive leadership environment
- ServSafe and TIPS certification support
Assistant Restaurant Manager – Requirements & Qualifications
- 50-hour workweek commitment
- Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality or equivalent experience
- Ability to manage timelines, multitask, and lead in a fast-paced setting
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays
- ServSafe and TIPS certification must be obtained within 30 days
- Able to lift, carry, push, and pull moderate weight without assistance
- Experience overseeing staff and directing team performance
- Customer-first mindset with a commitment to service excellence
Must-Haves
- Daily presence during high-volume “golden hours” to support operations and staff
- Conduct daily pre-shift stand-ups and ensure team engagement
- Handle guest feedback professionally and proactively ensure satisfaction
- Collaborate on forecasting, scheduling, budgeting, and requisitions
- Submit and follow up on maintenance requests through Synergy
- Monitor and control inventory and bar procedures, including bottle counts and waste tracking
- Professional communication via email and phone with internal and external guests
Preferred Background & Skills
- Previous leadership experience in hotel food & beverage operations
- Background in luxury or upscale casual dining environments
- Familiarity with hospitality scheduling, purchasing, and budgeting software
- Demonstrated experience mentoring and developing team members
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Enthusiastic about creating a culture of service, accountability, and growth
At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
JOB ID: 163830
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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
Darryl Downs
Senior Recruiting Partner & Training Coach
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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.
Darryl Downs
Senior Recruiting Partner & Training Coach
