Restaurant Manager

Lead people. Run great shifts. Grow with a brand on the rise. Founded in 2012, The Dirty Buffalo brings the bold flavors and no-nonsense hospitality of Western New York to Hampton Roads. We're a family-owned, locally operated restaurant known for legendary wings, strong systems, and a team-first culture. We're continuing to expand across the Southeastand we're building a deep bench of leadership to grow with us. We're currently hiring restaurant managers for multiple leadership roles, including service, operations, and future general managertrack positions. If you're an experienced leaderor a high-potential restaurant professional ready to step upwe want to hear from you.

This role is intentionally broad. We're open to managers who excel in different areas, including:

• Front-of-house leadership and guest experience
• Operations, systems, and execution
• Training, development, and culture-building
• Sales, upselling, and driving results
• Future GM or multi-unit leadership

We'll place the right people in the right roles.

Leading shifts and supporting the team on the floor

Hiring, onboarding, training, and developing team members

Delivering a consistently great guest experience

Managing daily operations including scheduling, cash handling, and POS

Upholding cleanliness, safety, and brand standards

Communicating clearly with staff, management, and corporate partners

Followingand helping reinforcesystems, procedures, and checklists

2+ years of restaurant experience or 2+ years of management experience

A people-first mindset with strong leadership instincts

Comfort in a fast-paced, hands-on environment

Organized, accountable, and solutions-oriented

Willingness to learn systems and adapt as the brand grows

Interest in a long-term career with room to advance

You must be able to, with reasonable accommodation:

• Be on your feet for most of your shift
• Work weekends and holidays
• Lift up to 50 lbs
• Work in all weather conditions (Buffalo roots run deep)
• Operate standard restaurant equipment
• Communicate effectively with guests and team members

Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses (paid quarterly)

Full benefits package including: health, dental, vision

401(k)

Life & disability insurance

Parental leave

Free meals

A fun, energetic, team-driven work environment

Structured training and clear operational systems

Real growth opportunities with a brand expanding across the East Coast

Not sure which manager role fits you best? Apply anywaywe'll figure that out together.