Restaurant Manager, Pizza Ponte

Delaware North’s Patina Restaurant Group is seeking an experienced and dynamic Restaurant Manager to join our team at Pizza Ponte, located in the heart of a world-renowned theme park in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in fast-paced, quick service environments, with a proven ability to move the business forward during peak service periods. You thrive in high-energy settings, are hands-on with your team, and lead by example to ensure smooth operations and exceptional guest experiences every day. In this role, you will oersee daily operations of our quick service pizza concept, Pizza Ponte.

Join a supportive, fast-paced environment where your leadership, quick service knowledge, and passion for hospitality will thrive. Apply now to become part of our award-winning team!

At Delaware North, we care about our team members' personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match 
• Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performance
• Paid vacation days and holidays
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement
• Generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts

Delaware North is a leader in food service management, operating some of the busiest and most famous kitchens in the world. This is no exception when it comes to serving up exquisite cuisines and unforgettable dining experiences in the Lake Buena Vista, Florida area at Tutto Italia, Via Napoli, Morimoto, Vivoli Florida, The Edison, Enzo's Hideaway and Tunnel Bar, Maria and Enzo's Ristorante, and Pizza Ponte.

• Creating and maintaining weekly staff schedules
  Managing bar inventory and placing orders to ensure consistent supply and quality
• Training and onboarding new team members, reinforcing company standards and service excellence
• Driving service execution and team performance on the floor
  Collaborating with kitchen and service staff to uphold a seamless guest experience

• Minimum two years’ experience in a managerial position in a restaurant with a high volume experience as well as exposure to upscale dining
• Servsafe, Food Safety Handler, and Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS) certification preferred but not mandatory
• Strong computer skills; experience working with and understanding P&Ls and developing and managing budgets, as well as Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and point-of-sale systems
• Exceptional communication skills and an ability to anticipate guest and employee needs
• No degree required