Weekend Restaurant Manager
Part-Time | Friday – Sunday | Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant – 324 W Water St, Syracuse NY, 13202
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Weekend Restaurant Manager to lead our team during our busiest days of the week. Working primarily Friday through Sunday, you will oversee all front- and back-of-house operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, smooth service during peak volume, and a well-supported staff. This role is ideal for a seasoned hospitality professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants a consistent part-time schedule.
Schedule & Availability
- Part-time: approximately 24–30 hours per week.
- Primary days: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday — weekend availability is required and non-negotiable.
- Shifts include evenings, closing shifts, and weekend lunch & dinner service as scheduled.
- Must be available on peak holidays and high-volume dates (e.g., Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, holiday weekends).
- Occasional weekday availability for manager meetings, training, or shift coverage is a plus.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as manager-on-duty, directing all restaurant operations during assigned shifts.
- Lead, coach, and support servers, hosts, bartenders, and kitchen staff throughout service.
- Manage shift staffing: assign stations, adjust floor plans, and approve breaks based on volume.
- Ensure fast, friendly, and consistent guest service; resolve complaints and service issues on the spot.
- Oversee opening and/or closing procedures, including cash handling, register reconciliation, and end-of-night reporting.
- Monitor food quality, presentation, and ticket times in coordination with kitchen leadership.
- Enforce food safety, sanitation, and alcohol service standards in compliance with health codes and company policy.
- Manage reservations, waitlists, and large-party seating during peak periods.
- Communicate shift notes, incidents, and staffing or inventory concerns to the General Manager.
- Assist with inventory checks, ordering support, and receiving deliveries as needed.
- Maintain a safe, respectful, and positive work environment for all team members.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of restaurant management or shift supervisor experience (full-service preferred).
- Proven ability to lead a team during high-volume service.
- Strong knowledge of front-of-house and back-of-house operations.
- Experience with POS systems, cash handling, and end-of-shift reporting.
- Food Handler / Food Safety Manager certification (e.g., ServSafe) or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
- Alcohol service certification as required by state/local law, or ability to obtain before first shift.
- Excellent communication, conflict-resolution, and decision-making skills.
- Must be 18 years of age or older (21+ where required for alcohol service oversight).
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (8+ hour shifts).
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-temperature kitchen and dining environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing weekend or peak-period operations at a high-volume restaurant.
- Familiarity with scheduling and inventory software.
- Bilingual abilities a plus.
What We Offer
- Consistent, predictable weekend schedule with weekdays free.
- Competitive compensation.
- Employee dining discount.
- Opportunity for growth into full-time management.
Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Company Description
Hiring for Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant, Guadalajara Mexican Grill, and Isla Caribbean Cuisine.