Restaurant Manager | Lucky Duck | Philadelphia

Competitive compensation with performance bonus opportunities, medical insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and additional benefits.

Lucky Duck, an established riverside tavern and restaurant on Philadelphia's waterfront, is hiring an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead its daily operations.

This is a hands-on leadership position with full P&L accountability, final hiring authority, and responsibility for more than 20 employees. You'll oversee both FOH and BOH operations, financial performance, staffing, and guest experience.

You'll have the autonomy to run the restaurant with support from an experienced hospitality organization. We're looking for a confident restaurant leader who enjoys working alongside the team and taking ownership of results.

Location

Philadelphia, PA 19123 | Waterfront

Compensation

• Competitive compensation

• Performance bonus opportunities

• Full-time salaried position

Schedule

• Approximately 45-55 hours per week

• Schedule varies based on business needs

• Nights, weekends, and holidays as required

Benefits

• Medical insurance

• 401(k)

• Paid time off

• Paid sick leave

• Flexible scheduling

• Company dining perks

• Employee discounts

• Employee referral program

Why This Role Stands Out

• Established Philadelphia waterfront restaurant and bar

• Full P&L accountability and operational authority

• Lead a team of more than 20 employees

• Final authority over hiring and scheduling

• Management autonomy with organizational support

• Long-term career growth potential

About the Role

You'll be responsible for the restaurant's overall operational and financial performance, from leading service and developing employees to managing labor, profitability, and guest satisfaction.

This is a floor-focused leadership role requiring strong business judgment, operational consistency, and the ability to lead confidently during busy service periods.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Lead from the floor and maintain strong service standards

• Take ownership of financial and operational results

• Hire, coach, and develop restaurant employees

• Balance hospitality with labor and cost management

• Build accountability and a professional team culture

About Lucky Duck

Lucky Duck is a Philadelphia waterfront tavern and restaurant featuring craft cocktails, a thoughtfully curated beverage program, and American bistro classics.

The restaurant is part of an experienced hospitality organization that supports its managers while providing meaningful operational independence.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily FOH and BOH restaurant operations

• Manage restaurant P&L, labor, food costs, and controllable expenses

• Make final hiring, staffing, and scheduling decisions

• Lead, train, and develop managers and hourly employees

• Maintain food, beverage, service, and hospitality standards

• Oversee inventory, purchasing, and cost controls

• Monitor sales and identify opportunities to improve performance

• Maintain health, sanitation, and workplace safety compliance

• Resolve guest concerns and maintain operational consistency

• Partner with ownership on financial and operational goals

Qualifications

• Previous Restaurant General Manager experience or comparable restaurant leadership experience

• Experience managing high-volume restaurant operations

• Strong understanding of P&L, labor management, and financial controls

• Experience hiring, training, and developing restaurant teams

• Strong FOH leadership and guest service background

• Working knowledge of BOH operations

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

• Ability to lead confidently during busy service periods

• Stable restaurant employment history preferred

How to Apply

Please submit your resume with full contact information and two professional references from previous supervisors. Supervisor email addresses are required. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.