• Bench Restaurant Manager

    Sage Hospitality Group (Denver, CO)


    Why us?

     

    Sage Restaurant Concepts (SRC) is looking for a **Bench Restaurant Manager** to join our team. We connect with the people that live and work in the communities we serve by providing highly designed, innovative, locally-focused food and beverage experiences. We are a growing company with concepts nationwide.

     

    Sage Restaurant Concepts is a family of seasoned restaurateurs committed to consistently crafting exceptional experiences that forge a bond with our guests, enrich our communities and empower our people. We create industry-leading restaurant and bar concepts with soul for the people who live, work and play in the communities we serve.

     

    Throughout our portfolio, it rings true that we believe in the power of impacting lives through hospitality and work daily to fulfill that endeavor.

     

    At Sage Restaurant Concepts, we impact lives through hospitality. Our vision is to be a restaurant company with a soul. We consistently craft exceptional experiences that forge a bond with guests, enrich our community, and empower our people.

     

    Job Overview

    The Bench Restaurant Manager is a full-time traveling leader who steps into Sage

    Restaurant Concepts locations wherever support is needed. They bring consistency, energy,

     

    and leadership to the floor — elevating operations, strengthening teams, and protecting the

     

    integrity of our guest experience across the portfolio.

     

    This role embodies the SRC mission and culture in every property they touch, seamlessly

     

    adapting to new environments while driving results that reflect our brand standards and

     

    values.

    Responsibilities

    * Serve as an active, visible presence on the floor — setting the tone for service, hospitality,

     

    and team communication.

     

    * Support restaurant leadership in executing flawless shifts, ensuring consistency in both

     

    standards and spirit.

     

    * Act as a stabilizing force when a property transitions, filling gaps in leadership or

     

    operations with composure and purpose.

     

    * Coach and mentor teams to uphold SRC standards for hospitality, cleanliness, and

     

    performance.

     

    * Train new leaders and associates, sharing best practices from across the company.

    * Foster a culture of accountability, respect, and shared pride in the guest experience.

    * Partner with property GMs and Chefs to manage key performance indicators — labor, cost

     

    of goods, revenue, and guest satisfaction.

     

    * Identify opportunities for improvement and implement solutions that sustain long-term

     

    results.

     

    * Support marketing, community, and programming efforts that enhance guest engagement

     

    and brand visibility.

     

    * Ensure compliance with all safety, sanitation, and licensing standards.

    * Protect company assets and maintain proper care of facilities and equipment.

    * Represent SRC with integrity and professionalism at all times, especially when interfacing

     

    with ownership or regional leadership.

    Qualifications

    Education/Formal Training

    More than two years of post high school education. College Degree recommended.

    Experience

    3+ years of restaurant management experience in high-volume, full-service environments.

    Knowledge/Skills

    * Proven ability to adapt quickly to new teams and concepts while maintaining brand

     

    standards.

     

    * Financial literacy and data-driven decision-making skills.

    * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to inspire, teach, and hold others

     

    accountable.

     

    * Flexibility to travel frequently and work across multiple markets and restaurant styles.

    * A passion for hospitality, a love of great food and beverage, and an instinct for genuine

     

    connection.

    Physical Demands

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

     

    + Ability to lift, push, pull and carry tables, chairs, trays, plates, and chaffing dishes on a daily basis, 20 -40 lbs.

    + Bending -Bend to pick up dropped items as needed. Bend to assist in serving food or getting supplies.

    + Mobility -95% of shift covering all areas of outlets supervising.

    + Continuous standing to assist at hostess station -minimal stationary standing.

    + Climbing stairs -varies by location. No driving required.

    Environment

    Inside 95% of work day. Temperatures can exceed 100 degrees if working at location with outside dining facilities and when assisting in kitchen

    Benefits

    + Medical, dental, & vision insurance

    + Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays

    + Health savings and flexible spending accounts

    + Basic Life and AD&D insurance

    + Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching

    + Employee Assistance Program

    + Tuition Reimbursement

    + Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.

    ** _The application period will be open for approximately 30 days or until a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage qualified individuals to submit their applications within this timeframe._

    Salary

    USD $90,000.00 - USD $100,000.00 /Yr.

     

    **ID:** _2025-29524_

    **Position Type:** _Regular Full-Time_

    **Property** **:** _Sage Hospitality Resources_

    **Outlet:** _Restaurant_

    **Category:** _Restaurant Operations_

    **Min:** _USD $90,000.00/Yr._

    **Max:** _USD $100,000.00/Yr._

    **_Address_** **:** _1809 Blake St_

    **_City_** **:** _Denver_

    **_State_** **:** _Colorado_

     

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