Restaurant Manager

Lead the Table: Food & Beverage Manager Wanted, Day-One Benefits Included

posted October 27, 2026

Compensation: $50,000 to $55,000 per year

Where Leadership Meets the Birthplace of Aviation

Dayton, Ohio—the city that taught the world to fly—is home to a restaurant where ambition takes flight of its own. At Bistecca, we’re not simply serving steaks; we’re crafting an experience of precision, hospitality, and culinary artistry. We’re seeking a leader ready to take the helm of this experience and soar.

The Sizzle: Your Career, Elevated

This is more than a management position—it’s a launchpad. As part of First Hospitality, a Chicago-based company built on innovation since 1985, you’ll join an organization that believes in promoting from within and investing in the professionals who drive our success. Dayton’s own spirit of invention—the same ingenuity that gave rise to the Wright Brothers—lives on in our kitchens and dining rooms, and we’re looking for someone who shares that drive.

What’s in It for You

  • Insurance enrollment available from day one
  • Paid time off available from day one
  • Holiday pay available from day one
  • 401(k) enrollment after just 30 days
  • Hotel and travel discounts at destinations around the globe
  • A clear and supported path toward professional advancement

The Role You’ll Command

As Restaurant Manager, you will be the architect of unforgettable guest experiences—ensuring every plate, pour, and interaction reflects the best-in-class culture Bistecca is known for throughout the Miami Valley. You’ll be entrusted with the full rhythm of daily operations, from the energy on the floor to the numbers behind the scenes.

  • Oversee day-to-day operations of the restaurant and bar with confidence and polish
  • Champion a culture of hospitality, cleanliness, quality, and accuracy among your team
  • Train and mentor staff to deliver consistent, elevated service standards
  • Achieve budgeted revenue goals in partnership with the Restaurant General Manager
  • Manage labor costs through thoughtful, strategic scheduling
  • Maintain food and liquor cost targets with precision
  • Keep a visible, engaged presence on the floor during peak meal periods
  • Conduct brand standard audits to ensure flawless execution
  • Take on additional responsibilities as entrusted by hotel leadership

What You Bring to the Table

  • Clear, confident communication skills—both written and verbal
  • Comfort analyzing data, budgets, and financial figures
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic accounting principles
  • Strong administrative and organizational capabilities
  • Prior supervisory experience in a restaurant or bar setting; hotel restaurant experience is a plus
  • Some college coursework or advanced training in food operations preferred
  • The composure to lead gracefully under pressure
  • An unwavering commitment to guest satisfaction
  • The physical stamina to stand, walk, and move throughout extended service periods, including occasional lifting up to 30 pounds

About First Hospitality

Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Chicago, First Hospitality is a forward-thinking hotel development, investment, and management company guided by a single conviction: excellence achieved through doing things differently.

We are committed to building a diverse, high-performing workforce where every employee’s individuality is respected and valued. Our culture is one of collaboration, flexibility, and fairness—because we believe the best hospitality starts with how we treat our own team.

First Hospitality is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Bistecca

Restaurant

Upscale Florentine Steakhouse

The steakhouse, named Bistecca, includes a wood fire grill and interior furnishings designed to evoke the landscapes of Italy. The use of dried herbs and a wood-fire grill gives the interior design “the Florentine earthy feel.”