Restaurant Manager

Location: French Lick, IN
Salary: $65,000 – $75,000
Schedule: Primarily Noon–Close (Dinner Service) | Flexible | Open 365 Days (Weekend Availability Required as Needed)

About the Role

Our client, a hotel and water park destination in French Lick, IN, is seeking a hands-on Restaurant Manager to fully own daily restaurant operations. This is not a sit-in-the-office leadership role — this person will lead from the front, jump on the line when needed, and ensure a seamless guest experience from lunch through dinner service.

The Restaurant Manager will oversee a team of 20+ employees and maintain full operational control of staffing, food quality, financial performance, and customer satisfaction. This role offers autonomy and accountability — you run the restaurant like it’s yours.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 20+ restaurant employees

• Work hands-on on the cooking line as needed during peak hours

• Oversee daily operations from prep through dinner service

• Manage payroll, scheduling, and timekeeping

• Control food cost, labor cost, and operational expenses

• Order supplies, manage vendor relationships, and monitor inventory

• Ensure quality standards, cleanliness, and food safety compliance

• Drive guest satisfaction in a high-traffic hotel/water park environment

• Maintain staffing levels and performance accountability

• Operate effectively in a 365-day business with rotating weekend coverage

Qualifications / Requirements

• 3+ years of restaurant management experience

• Proven ability to lead teams of 20+ employees

• Willingness to cook on the line and lead from the front

• Strong knowledge of food cost, labor cost, and inventory control

• Experience with payroll systems and employee timekeeping

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends as needed

• Strong leadership presence with high accountability standards

• Experience in hotel, resort, or high-volume environments preferred

This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants real operational ownership — not micromanagement, not layers of approval — just the responsibility to run it right.