Restaurant Manager
Buck & Honeys - Waunakee
Restaurant Manager
Full Time • Buck & Honeys - Waunakee
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Benefits:
- Opportunities for professional growth.
- Generous PTO and Lifestyle Benefits Plan.
- 401K/Roth with a 4% employer match.
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Wellness resources
Restaurant Manager
POSITION TITLE: Restaurant Manager - Waunakee
REPORTING TO: General Manager - Waunakee
FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time/Exempt
Position Overview
At Buck & Honey’s, we believe great restaurants are built on great people, unforgettable hospitality, and genuine connection. We’re looking for a passionate, people-first Restaurant Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves leading teams, and knows how to create memorable guest experiences.
If you’re the kind of leader who jumps in to support your team, builds positive culture naturally, and believes hospitality should feel warm, fun, and authentic — we’d love to meet you.
What You’ll Do
As a Restaurant Manager, you’ll partner closely with the General Manager to lead daily operations and help create the welcoming, energetic atmosphere Buck & Honey’s is known for.
You’ll:
- Lead daily front-of-house and back-of-house operations
- Inspire and develop a high-performing hospitality team
- Create exceptional guest experiences and resolve concerns with care and professionalism
- Coach, mentor, and recognize team members to help them grow
- Ensure smooth shifts, strong communication, and proper staffing levels
- Support inventory management, operational efficiency, and cost controls
- Maintain high standards for food safety, sanitation, and responsible alcohol service
- Help drive sales, team engagement, and overall restaurant success
- Live and model our core values: Empathy, Inclusion, Community & Fun
What We’re Looking For
We’re searching for someone who:
- Has at least 2 years of restaurant or hospitality management experience
- Leads with positivity, accountability, and strong communication skills
- Can stay organized and calm in a high-energy environment
- Is passionate about hospitality and team development
- Enjoys being hands-on and actively involved on the floor
- Has experience with POS systems (Toast and Restaurant365 experience is a plus)
Bonus points for:
- Upscale casual or full-service dining experience
- Spanish language skills
- Hospitality certifications
Why You’ll Love Working Here
We work hard, support one another, celebrate wins together, and create an environment where team members are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work every day. Whether it’s building relationships with regulars, mentoring teammates, giving back to the communities we serve, or simply creating a fun atmosphere on a busy shift, we believe the best hospitality comes from people who feel valued, empowered, and appreciated.
When you join Buck & Honey’s, you become part of a team that values:
- Genuine hospitality and guest connection
- Teamwork, positivity, and mutual respect
- Personal growth and leadership development
- A culture where professionalism and fun go hand in hand
We offer:
- Competitive pay + bonus opportunities
- Health, dental & vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan options
- Employee meal discounts
- Growth and advancement opportunities
- Recognition and wellness programs
- A supportive culture where team members are treated like family
Schedule & Environment
This is an active leadership role that includes:
- Evenings, weekends, and holiday availability
- Standing/walking for extended periods
- Occasional lifting up to 40 lbs
- Working in a lively, fast-paced restaurant environment
- 45-50 hours per week
Join the Buck & Honey’s Family
If you’re ready to grow your hospitality career with a company that values people, community, and creating experiences guests remember, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us bring great food, great energy, and great hospitality to every guest.
Compensation: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Buck and Honey Birkinbine were one of the area’s best-known residents. They once owned and farmed the land where our first location in Sun Prairie sits today. Together they lived a life of service and philanthropy in the community and they were always well known to enjoy hosting good company at their home on Windsor Street. It is in their spirit that we present to you Buck & Honey’s Restaurants.
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Health Insurance
Dental & Vision
Life Insurance
401k Plan with employer match
Lifestyle & Wellness Benefits program
Access to a wellness coach/ Employee Discount/ Flexible Schedule