Restaurant Manager

About the role

At Lazy Dog, we’re building something special, a place where hospitality feels genuine, teams feel like family, and leaders grow into the best versions of themselves. If you’re a hands‑on, people‑first leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment, our Restaurant Manager role might be the perfect next step in your career.

About Lazy Dog Restaurant

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is a family‑run group of restaurants based out of Southern California. We exist to nourish connections for our guests, teammates, and communities. Lazy Dog provides warm, small‑town hospitality and handcrafted food and drink, all served in a social setting so people can enjoy the moment and the relationships around the table. Inspired by the lifestyle in the Rocky Mountains, the brand offers the perfect environment for a week‑night dinner, a meandering meal with old friends, or a big night out. Open for lunch and dinner daily, we feature an extensive bar program with specialty cocktails made from fresh ingredients, a wide selection of craft and local beers, and our own house‑brew. Lazy Dog is proud to be a neighborhood culinary destination that cultivates happy guests and serves as a place for communities to celebrate mealtime together.

Qualifications

• 2+ years full‑service, high‑volume restaurant management experience
• Ability to create a fun working environment
• Proven ability to build sales and relationships with a past record of success
• Ability to lead and direct energetic team members
• Ability to train, develop, and coach a group of talented people
• Build lasting relationships with trust and respect on all levels
• Must be excited about achieving personal and professional growth

Pay

$70,000 – $75,000 per year

Benefits

• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Paid vacations
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, dental, life, and FSA
• Company‑paid meal dining privileges
• 401(k) plan

Licenses & Certifications

• CA Resp Beverage Cert (California)
• ServSafe Card (California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Virginia)
• Food Handlers Card (California, Nevada, Texas)