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Restaurant Manager - Steelbound Brewery & Distillery Niagara Falls

Job Summary
About Steelbound Brewery

Steelbound Brewery is a destination craft brewery and restaurant known for its inventive beers, handcrafted spirits, creative cocktails, exceptional food, and energetic atmosphere. We bring together locals, visitors, and craft beverage enthusiasts through high-quality products and memorable guest experiences.

We are seeking an experienced and driven Restaurant Manager to oversee front-of-house, back-of-house, and bar operations, with a strong emphasis on beverage leadership, sales growth, staff education, and promotional execution.

Position Summary

The Restaurant Manager is responsible for overseeing daily restaurant operations, ensuring exceptional service, strong team performance, and consistent execution of Steelbound Brewery’s brand standards. This role works closely with senior leadership to support operational efficiency, guest satisfaction, and revenue growth, particularly through Steelbound spirits, cocktails, and promotional initiatives.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience managing FOH, BOH, and bar operations in a high-volume restaurant or brewery environment and excels at motivating teams while driving sales and guest engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

  • Oversee daily restaurant, bar, and dining room operations
  • Maintain high standards for food quality, beverage execution, hospitality, and cleanliness
  • Ensure consistency in service flow, timing, and guest experience
  • Support leadership with opening procedures, shift execution, and closing operations

Bar, Beverage & Sales Leadership

  • Oversee bar operations including service standards, inventory, and cost controls
  • Actively promote Steelbound spirits, cocktails, and beverage offerings to drive revenue
  • Educate and train staff on Steelbound products, cocktail menus, flavor profiles, and brand storytelling
  • Engage with guests to educate and promote Steelbound beverages, enhancing overall experience
  • Ensure compliance with all alcohol service laws and safety standards

Promotions, Events & Revenue Growth

  • Plan and execute promotional events, tastings, featured cocktail programs, and special activations
  • Develop strategies to drive beverage sales and overall restaurant revenue
  • Partner with leadership on seasonal menus, promotions, and sales initiatives
  • Monitor sales performance and assist in identifying opportunities for growth

Team Management & Culture

  • Hire, train, schedule, and develop FOH, BOH, and bar staff
  • Foster a positive, professional, and hospitality-driven workplace culture
  • Provide coaching and corrective action to maintain performance standards
  • Ensure strong communication between FOH, BOH, bar, and management teams

Financial & Administrative Responsibilities

  • Assist with labor forecasting, scheduling, and cost controls
  • Support inventory management, ordering, and vendor coordination
  • Review sales trends, labor performance, and operational metrics
  • Ensure accurate cash handling and POS procedures

Compliance & Safety

  • Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, including food safety and alcohol service
  • Maintain safe working conditions and enforce company policies
  • Support cleanliness, sanitation, and workplace safety standards

Qualifications

  • 3–5+ years of restaurant or hospitality management experience
  • Proven experience managing FOH, BOH, and bar operations
  • Experience in high-volume food and beverage environments
  • Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, and beverage-driven concepts
  • Demonstrated ability to drive sales through promotions, events, and staff engagement
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
  • Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required
  • Hands-on leadership style with a passion for hospitality and guest experience

Join Our Team at Steelbound Brewery Niagara Falls, NY!

We’re a large hospitality company bringing an exciting new concept to Niagara Falls! Steelbound Brewery combines craft beer, scratch-made food, and a lively atmosphere for locals and visitors alike. If you love working in a high-energy environment and want to be part of something new and growing, we want you on our team!

Pay: $63,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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