Manager

About Vandelay Hospitality Group

For over a decade, Vandelay Hospitality Group has defined what it means to deliver iconic, enduring hospitality experiences. With a growing portfolio of distinctive brands and markets nationwide, we are driven by a passion for craftsmanship, connection, and the pursuit of excellence. Every Vandelay concept celebrates the spirit of American dining: timeless spaces, genuine warmth, and an uncompromising commitment to quality that leaves a lasting impression on every guest who walks through our doors.

What truly distinguishes Vandelay is our commitment to growth; for our company and for our people. As we expand into new markets nationwide, we continue building meaningful pathways for development at every level. Managers receive the tools, mentorship, and visibility needed to grow their careers within an organization that values initiative, performance, and a true passion for the craft of hospitality.

About the Opportunity

As a Manager in Training with Vandelay Hospitality Group, you’ll step into a structured development experience designed to prepare you for long-term leadership within our restaurants. This role goes beyond learning day-to-day operations. It’s an opportunity to immerse yourself in our culture, understand the standards that define us, and develop the skills required to lead with confidence and clarity.

Throughout the program, you’ll work alongside experienced leaders, gain exposure to both front- and back-of-house operations, and learn how to support excellence on every shift. You’ll be expected to model professionalism, accountability, and hospitality at the highest level while building the foundation to lead a high-performing team and deliver the elevated guest experience that sets Vandelay apart.

Core Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the General Manager and leadership team to learn how to lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team that embodies Vandelay’s culture and hospitality standards.
• Participate in daily floor leadership, gaining confidence in managing service flow and supporting a consistently elevated guest experience.
• Model warm, polished hospitality and observe how experienced leaders empower team members to create memorable guest moments.
• Assist in responding to guest concerns with professionalism and a solutions-focused mindset, learning how to turn challenges into opportunities.
• Support training, onboarding, and continuous development efforts to understand performance expectations and operational standards.
• Gain exposure to scheduling, shift planning, and labor management processes, learning how to balance business needs with staffing efficiency.
• Maintain an active floor presence during shifts, reinforcing service standards, pacing, execution, and team communication.
• Learn how key financial metrics such as labor, inventory, COGS, and operational efficiencies impact overall restaurant performance.
• Uphold food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards while developing a strong operational foundation.
• Collaborate with culinary leadership to understand menu execution, product quality, and presentation standards.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and all local, state, and federal regulations through observation and applied learning.
• Assist with inventory management, purchasing procedures, and proper product storage and rotation practices.
• Help maintain the physical and aesthetic standards of the restaurant, ensuring a polished and inviting environment.
• Support pre-shift meetings and strengthen communication between front-of-house, back-of-house, and leadership teams.
• Use guest feedback and real-time observations to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Learn how to uphold accountability standards and participate in performance conversations under the guidance of senior leadership.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree in Restaurant / Hospitality Management or similar field of study strongly preferred

• 2+ years of full-service restaurant experience preferred

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays

• Trustworthy, detail-obsessed and open to constructive feedback

• Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal

• Desire and natural ability to with our engage guests, exuding an infectious commitment to guest service at all times

Perks

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits available

• Paid Time Off

• Dining discounts at all Vandelay Hospitality Group concepts

• Professional development and career growth

• All Vandelay Hospitality Group restaurants are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and the 4th of July so our team can celebrate with their friends and family

• A collaborative, uplifting culture where we take care of our guests by taking care of our people first

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

• Ability to work standing and walking for extended periods of time

If you’re a passionate leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to grow with a company that values hospitality and teamwork, we’d love to hear from you!

Vandelay Hospitality Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other federal/state protected category.