Restaurant Manager | Approximately $60K-$70K | Philadelphia

Earn approximately $60,000-$70,000 annually, including quarterly bonus opportunities, while leading front-of-house and bar operations at Lucky Duck, one of Philadelphia's newest waterfront restaurant and bar concepts.

This is a hands-on Restaurant Manager role working directly alongside the General Manager to strengthen service standards, develop people, and help build a high-performing restaurant operation. As the business continues to grow, you'll also have the opportunity to become the onsite Private Events Coordinator with additional commission-earning potential.

You'll oversee daily restaurant operations with primary responsibility for front-of-house leadership, bar execution, guest experience, scheduling, labor, inventory, and operational consistency while leading a team of more than 20 employees.

Located along Philadelphia's Delaware River and conveniently accessible by public transportation, this role is ideal for an experienced Restaurant Manager, Service Manager, or Bar Manager looking for meaningful leadership responsibility and the opportunity to help shape the restaurant's service culture and operational standards.

Location

Philadelphia, PA 19123

Conveniently accessible by public transportation.

Compensation

• Base salary of $55,000-$60,000 annually
• Quarterly performance bonus
• Expected total annual compensation of approximately $60,000-$70,000
• Future commission opportunities through private event coordination
• Full-time salaried position
• Paid biweekly

Schedule

• Full-time
• Approximately 50-55 hours per week
• Five-day workweek
• Availability for holidays, including Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Presidents' Day

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Paid time off
• Commuter assistance

Why This Role Stands Out

• Approximately $60,000-$70,000 in expected annual compensation, including quarterly bonus opportunities
• Opportunity to earn additional commission through private event coordination
• Lead front-of-house and bar operations at Lucky Duck
• Work directly with the General Manager and ownership
• Help shape the restaurant's service culture and operational standards
• Play a key leadership role in a growing waterfront restaurant
• Conveniently accessible by public transportation

About the Role

This is a hands-on Restaurant Manager position responsible for front-of-house operations, bar execution, team development, guest experience, labor, and service consistency. You'll work closely with the General Manager to coach and develop the team, strengthen operational systems, and maintain exceptional hospitality standards.

In this role, you'll

• Support smooth daily restaurant operations alongside the General Manager
• Lead front-of-house shifts with confidence
• Coach and develop servers, bartenders, hosts, and support staff
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences
• Maintain high hospitality and service standards
• Coordinate scheduling and manage labor
• Support ordering, receiving, and inventory management
• Hold team members accountable for performance expectations
• Assist with private event operations and coordination
• Help improve operational systems and service consistency

About the Restaurant

Lucky Duck is one of Philadelphia's newest waterfront restaurant and bar concepts located along the Delaware River. The restaurant seats approximately 250 guests, generates $3-$6 million in annual sales, averages 3-5 table turns during service periods, and operates using Toast POS.

Leadership describes the culture as challenging, respectful, and nurturing, with a strong emphasis on developing people while building a successful long-term operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily restaurant operations with primary responsibility for front-of-house and bar execution
• Supervise, coach, and develop a team of more than 20 employees
• Train and mentor servers, bartenders, hosts, and support staff
• Hold team members accountable for service and performance expectations
• Support hiring, onboarding, and staff development
• Create employee schedules and manage labor
• Support ordering, receiving, and inventory management
• Monitor labor and operational efficiency
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and responsible alcohol service standards
• Resolve guest concerns professionally
• Assist with private events and event coordination
• Help strengthen operational systems and procedures

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience as a Restaurant Manager, Service Manager, Bar Manager, or comparable front-of-house leader in a high-volume restaurant
• Experience leading front-of-house and bar operations
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Scheduling and labor management experience
• Experience with ordering, receiving, and inventory management
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Strong financial and operational awareness
• Event coordination experience is a plus
• Comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds and working on your feet throughout the shift
• English proficiency required

How to Apply

Please submit your resume with full contact information and two professional references. Supervisor email addresses are required. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.

Job Code: 1688

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person