Restaurant Manager Job | Santa Fe, New Mexico
Lead the Team. Be Part of the Work.
Beer Creek Brewing Company is hiring a Restaurant Manager to lead the daily operations of our restaurant, taproom, kitchen, and patio.
We’re looking for an organized, personable leader who enjoys working alongside the team—supporting guests, solving problems, and helping everyone do their best work.
Jump to what matters to you:
About the Restaurant Manager Role
This is an active, working-management position, not a desk-only job. You’ll be on the floor and in the kitchen, looking after the guest experience while keeping daily operations organized, safe, and running smoothly.
Reporting and leadership: You’ll directly manage the Lead Cook and Front of House Lead and report to Beer Creek’s ownership.
Responsibilities: What You’ll Do
- Lead daily restaurant, kitchen, taproom, and patio operations.
- Hire, train, schedule, coach, and motivate front-of-house and kitchen employees.
- Ensure consistent food quality, timely service, and a welcoming guest experience.
- Maintain food-safety, sanitation, and responsible alcohol-service standards.
- Oversee POS systems, cash handling, discounts, comps, and opening and closing procedures.
- Manage inventory, purchasing, par levels, storage, equipment, food costs, and waste.
- Develop and improve standard operating procedures for efficient, safe operations.
- Resolve guest questions and concerns with professionalism and sound judgment.
- Step into serving, bartending, food preparation, dishwashing, or other duties when needed.
The experience to lead
Experience, Judgment, and Teamwork
We value people who can stay calm in a busy restaurant, communicate clearly, make sound decisions, and work alongside the staff they lead.
Qualifications & Availability
- Previous restaurant, kitchen, bar, brewery, hospitality, or supervisory experience.
- Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, alcohol service, and safe handling practices.
- Calm, solutions-focused leadership in a fast-paced environment.
- Clear communication, strong organization, and a team-first approach.
- Ability to work days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and peak business periods.
- Ability to obtain and maintain required New Mexico alcohol-service and food-safety certifications.
Preferred Experience
Restaurant or brewery management, kitchen management, or lead-cook experience; familiarity with beer styles, draft systems, restaurant POS systems, scheduling, inventory, ordering, and cash management.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
- Stand and walk for extended periods and move throughout the restaurant.
- Lift and carry approximately 30–50 pounds.
- Perform bending, reaching, lifting, carrying, and other restaurant duties.
- Work around heat, refrigeration, cooking equipment, and typical kitchen conditions.
The opportunity
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation is based on experience and qualifications. Beer Creek Brewing Company may offer salary or hourly management compensation, employee beer and food benefits, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth in a community-oriented workplace.
Specific compensation and benefits will be discussed with candidates.
Join our team
Let’s Talk About Your Experience.
If you’re a hospitality-minded leader who leads by example and is ready to help build a strong restaurant team, we’d like to hear from you.
Share your résumé and a brief summary of your restaurant or hospitality leadership experience. You can upload a résumé or provide an accessible link from your phone. The submission form is directly below.
Where you’ll work: Beer Creek Brewing Company, 3810 NM-14, Santa Fe, NM 87508.
Beer Creek Brewing Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.