Restaurant Manager

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Established in March 2012, The Dirty Buffalo brings the taste of Western New York to Hampton Roads! We are a family-owned, locally operated restaurant that focuses on delivering great wings and other Northern comfort food in a casual, family-friendly environment. We are also growing! We opened our first franchise in 2021 and plan to continue to expand throughout the Southeast. Check out our website,  for more information about who we are and what it’s like to work here.

• Fast learner and willing to adapt to the needs of a growing brand.
• Loves working with all types of people and enjoys dynamic challenges.
• Customer service rockstar and great salesperson.
• Fastidious about following rules or procedures and loves a great system.
• Enjoys leading a team, is patient, and training is a passion.
• Self-disciplined, organized, takes ownership of situations, and likes to problem-solve.
• Comfortable with computers and technology, or willing to learn.
• Has 2+ years of management experience.
• Looking for a long-term career with a company to grow with.

• Directing and ensuring that our restaurants operate in accordance with core values, systems, procedures, and brand standards at all times.
• Managing a 40-50 person staff and being directly involved in hiring, employee training and development, terminations, and performance management.
• Managing the floor, opening and closing the restaurant, writing schedules with the management team, managing cash, making financial projections, managing expenses, budgeting labor, overseeing ordering and inventory, completing maintenance and repairs, handling emergencies, complying with applicable laws, and implementing changes to menu, policies, or procedures.
• Driving and monitoring restaurant performance through financial statements, sales, and activity reports.
• Ensuring compliance with all federal, state, county, and municipal regulations that pertain to health, safety, and labor requirements.
• Maintaining accurate inventories and reconciliations.
• Ensuring guests receive consistent high-quality food and legendary service.
• Communicating constantly with staff, management team, and corporate; checking emails daily and ensuring information is passed down the chain of command quickly and correctly.
• Preparing fresh food, excelling in the kitchen, and knowing how to work the expo window.

• Stand up and move for most—if not all—of the shift (up to 12 hours).
• Work weekends and holidays.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work in inclement weather (we are from Buffalo; we don’t close for snow).
• Operate restaurant equipment such as grills, dishwashers, and slicers.
• Understand and communicate in the predominant language of our guests and employees.
• With or without reasonable accommodation.

• Highly competitive starting salary plus sales and performance-based bonuses twice per year.
• Full benefits package incl. health, dental, 401K, vision, life, disability, parental leave, free meals.
• A fun, energetic work environment.
• Extensive training on our brand standards and operational policies and procedures.
• The ability to grow with a company that will franchise across the East Coast.

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Dirty Buffalo by 2x.

• Mid-Senior level

• Part-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Restaurants