Dwj Hospitality

Hospitality Manager • Bar Manager • Kitchen Manager • Host Manager

DWJ Hospitality
Locations: Blake's Oyster Bar & D'Juan's
Employment Type: Full-Time

DWJ Hospitality is seeking experienced restaurant leaders to join our management team at Blake's Oyster Bar and D'Juan's. We are looking for passionate hospitality professionals who lead by example, inspire their teams, and are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences every day.

Our managers are more than supervisors—they are coaches, mentors, problem-solvers, and culture builders who create an environment where both guests and employees thrive.

Whether your expertise is in front-of-house operations, bar leadership, kitchen management, or guest services, we invite you to explore a leadership career with DWJ Hospitality.

Lead front-of-house operations by ensuring exceptional guest service, coaching service staff, managing the dining room, resolving guest concerns, and supporting daily restaurant operations.

Oversee all bar operations, including beverage quality, inventory management, ordering, staff development, responsible alcohol service, and maximizing beverage sales while maintaining exceptional guest experiences.

Lead back-of-house operations by ensuring food quality, consistency, sanitation, labor management, inventory control, food cost performance, and the development of kitchen staff.

Lead the guest arrival experience by managing reservations, seating strategy, waitlists, host team performance, guest flow, and ensuring every guest receives a warm and professional welcome.

• Minimum of three (3) years of restaurant management experience required
• Previous leadership experience in a high-volume full-service restaurant
• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills
• Excellent communication and conflict-resolution abilities
• Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced environment
• Experience managing labor, scheduling, and operational performance
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Food Safety Certification (or ability to obtain upon hire)
• Alcohol service certification where applicable

• Lead daily restaurant operations while maintaining the highest standards of hospitality.
• Coach, develop, and mentor team members through consistent feedback and accountability.
• Ensure exceptional guest satisfaction by proactively resolving concerns and exceeding expectations.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and sanitation.
• Monitor labor, productivity, and operational performance.
• Support recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and training efforts.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings and coach employees throughout each shift.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, safety standards, and operating procedures.
• Partner with the General Manager to achieve financial and operational goals.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and high-performing workplace culture.
• Assist in inventory management, ordering, and cost control as appropriate for the position.
• Support special events, promotions, and community engagement initiatives.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• A passion for hospitality and servant leadership
• Strong integrity and professionalism
• The ability to motivate and develop others
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Emotional intelligence and accountability
• A commitment to operational excellence
• A positive, solutions-focused mindset
• The ability to build relationships with guests and team members alike

At DWJ Hospitality, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We invest in developing leaders who are committed to excellence and who want to grow their careers with a company that values teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

We offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Quarterly performance bonus opportunities
• Career advancement within a growing restaurant company
• Leadership development and ongoing management training
• Employee dining discounts
• Paid time off
• Supportive and collaborative leadership team
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on restaurant operations and guest satisfaction

DWJ Hospitality is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every employee has the opportunity to succeed.

If you are an experienced restaurant leader who is passionate about developing people, delivering exceptional guest experiences, and helping build a culture of excellence, we encourage you to apply today.