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Location:

Kilauea Lodge & Restaurant, Volcano HI

Job Title:

Restaurant Manager

Company:
Highway West Vacations

Location:

Kilauea Lodge & Restaurant, Volcano HI

Status:
Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Supervisor:
Area General Manager

At Kilauea Lodge, we believe dining out should be more than just a meal—it should be an experience that delights all your senses. We’re a culinary home that values warmth, exceptional service, and smart, sustainable ways of working. We’re looking for a warm, forward‑looking leader who is passionate about people, dedicated to quality, and excited to help our team grow together.

The Restaurant Manager is responsible for the overall operations of the restaurant, working in conjunction with the Chef de Cuisine & Operations Manager, ensuring high standards of food quality, customer service, and compliance with all health and safety regulations. This role requires a leader with a strong floor presence who champions a positive work environment, develops internal talent, and leverages data and innovation to enhance profitability and guest satisfaction.

• Leadership & Culture:
  Inspire, motivate, & educate employees to achieve high performance while treating all team members with care and respect; foster an inclusive and high‑performance culture.
• Operational Excellence:
  Oversee & participate in daily operations, ensuring exceptional service standards are consistently met; manage stock control, work with suppliers, and ensure compliance with licensing and hygiene rules.
• Talent Development:
  Actively participate in the recruitment, training, and development of all restaurant staff; identify and mentor internal candidates for promotion to the next level.
• Financial Performance:
  Utilize management information tools to analyze operational and financial data; focus efforts on increasing restaurant sales and profitability while monitoring costs to adhere to budgets.
• Innovation:
  Embrace versatility and willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm; leverage new technologies (POS systems, inventory control) to improve efficiency.

• Minimum of 5–8 years of restaurant management experience, with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Practical experience managing a team of up to 35.
• Strong leadership, motivational, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent decision‑making, communication (verbal and written), and time‑management abilities.
• Strong knowledge of food production processes, inventory control systems, and restaurant safety policies.
• Ability to work a minimum of 50 hours per week, lunch and dinner, including weekends and holidays, as business needs demand.
• Integrity and ethical behavior in all areas.

Candidates must be available for in‑person interviews in Hawaii.

• Competitive Salary $60k to $70k per year, depending on experience.
• Quarterly bonus potential.
• Company‑paid employee‑only health insurance, vacation and sick time, company‑paid holidays, life insurance, and employee discounts.
• 401(k) with matching for eligible employees.
• Employee meal & room discounts.

If you are a self‑starter with a passion for the food and restaurant industry, apply today.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your progressive leadership style and experience via the link.

HWV Hospitality Services Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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