Restaurant Shift Manager | $22/Hour + Tips | Decatur, GA

Earn $22 per hour plus cash tips while helping lead the front-of-house team at Kafenio Greek Diner, an established neighborhood restaurant in Decatur. This full-time Restaurant Shift Manager role offers approximately 40 hours per week with no late nights, giving you the opportunity to work alongside an experienced, low-turnover team serving authentic scratch-made Greek cuisine.

This hands-on Restaurant Shift Manager role is ideal for an experienced server ready to step into restaurant management or a current Shift Manager looking for a stable, long-term opportunity. You'll lead front-of-house operations during service, coach the team, maintain hospitality standards, and help deliver an exceptional guest experience every day.

You'll join an independently owned restaurant with loyal neighborhood regulars, an all-day breakfast program, and a collaborative team that takes pride in delivering genuine hospitality. If you're looking for a professional restaurant where quality, teamwork, and hospitality come first, we'd love to meet you.

Compensation

• $22.00 per hour
• Cash tips
• Full-time hourly position

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave
• Flexible scheduling
• Company dining perks
• Free parking

Schedule

• Approximately 40 hours per week
• Five-day workweek
• Evening and weekend availability required
• No late nights
• Closed on major holidays

Conveniently accessible by MARTA public transportation.

Why This Role Stands Out

• $22 per hour plus cash tips
• Approximately 40 hours per week with no late nights
• Established independent restaurant with low turnover
• Authentic scratch-made Greek cuisine
• Upscale casual full-service restaurant
• All-day breakfast concept
• Loyal neighborhood following
• Progressive, sober work environment
• Opportunity to learn every aspect of an independent restaurant operation

About the Role

As the Restaurant Shift Manager, you'll lead front-of-house operations during your shifts while working alongside the service team to deliver exceptional hospitality, support daily operations, and maintain a consistently high standard of service. You'll train and motivate team members, uphold service standards, and help create a welcoming experience for every guest.

Working closely with ownership, you'll play an important role in maintaining the high standards and neighborhood hospitality that have made Kafenio a local favorite.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Lead front-of-house service with confidence
• Supervise and support servers throughout each shift
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences
• Train, coach, and motivate team members
• Delegate responsibilities effectively
• Assist with ordering, receiving, and inventory
• Resolve guest concerns professionally
• Maintain service standards during busy periods
• Foster a positive, team-oriented culture

About Kafenio

Kafenio Greek Diner is a modern take on the traditional Greek kafenio, the neighborhood café where good food, good coffee, and good company come together.

Since opening in 2018, Kafenio has become a neighborhood favorite known for authentic scratch-made Greek cuisine, all-day breakfast, fresh coffee, and genuine hospitality. Guests enjoy fresh salads, flavorful wraps, and a full coffee and espresso bar in a warm, upscale casual full-service dining environment.

Built on genuine hospitality and strong community relationships, Kafenio has developed a loyal following of regular guests and a small, experienced team with remarkably low turnover. It's a restaurant where team members know their guests, take pride in their work, and enjoy being part of a close-knit, professional team.

Responsibilities

• Lead front-of-house operations during assigned shifts
• Supervise and support the service team
• Maintain exceptional guest service standards
• Train, coach, and motivate staff
• Delegate responsibilities effectively
• Assist with ordering, receiving, and inventory management
• Monitor dining room flow and service quality
• Resolve guest concerns professionally
• Support opening and closing procedures
• Maintain cleanliness and operational standards
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Previous Restaurant Manager, Shift Manager, Shift Lead, or Key Holder experience required
• Previous serving experience required
• Experience supervising servers in a full-service restaurant
• Independent restaurant experience preferred
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Effective leadership and delegation abilities
• Positive attitude toward staff and guests
• Calm under pressure with strong multitasking skills
• Organized, dependable, and self-motivated
• Professional appearance and communication
• Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds

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.