Restaurant Manager

Description Job Title: Restaurant Manager Location: Lake Nona, Orlando, FL Company: Tavistock Restaurant Collection Job Type: Full-Time

About Tavistock Restaurant Collection & Lake Nona Tavistock Restaurant Collection is a rapidly growing, privately held hospitality company operating distinctive dining concepts across the United States. In Lake Nona, our portfolio includes destination experiences such as Canvas Restaurant & Market, Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen, Park Pizza & Brewing Company, and Boxi Park, with additional concepts and opportunities continuing to evolve.

Lake Nona is one of Central Florida’s most dynamic and forward-looking communities. At the heart of the community, Lake Nona Town Center is a 100-acre, open-air destination for shopping, dining, entertainment, events, art, and hospitality - designed to bring people together and create memorable experiences.

Working with Tavistock Restaurant Collection in Lake Nona means contributing to more than a single restaurant: it is an opportunity to help shape the culinary and hospitality experiences within a growing community known for innovation, connection, and exceptional guest experiences.

As a Restaurant Manager you will help create the daily service moments that turn guests into regulars, while developing a team that delivers genuine, polished, and memorable hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day restaurant operations, including floor management, shift execution, guest recovery, reservations, pacing, and service standards.
• Coach, train, and motivate servers, bartenders, hosts, and support staff to deliver warm, attentive, and consistent hospitality.
• Maintain a visible leadership presence during service and model urgency, professionalism, and a guest-first mindset.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, scheduling, performance management, and team-member development.
• Monitor labor, sales, inventory, cash handling, and other operational controls during assigned shifts.
• Partner with culinary and beverage leadership to ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality food and beverage execution.
• Support special events, promotions, and community activations across the Lake Nona portfolio.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety, alcohol-service requirements, and sanitation standards.
• Address guest concerns promptly and professionally while identifying opportunities to improve the overall guest experience.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional development and advancement opportunities within a growing hospitality organization.
• A collaborative, high-energy workplace where hospitality and community are at the center of the work.

Requirements

Qualifications

• 2+ years of restaurant management or supervisory experience in a full-service, high-volume environment.
• Strong knowledge of front-of-house service standards, labor management, guest recovery, and shift operations.
• Demonstrated ability to coach teams and build positive working relationships.
• Experience with wine, beer, spirits, cocktails, and responsible alcohol service is preferred.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.