Remote Restaurant Manager – United States – Lead High-Volume Concepts from Anywhere

Join Culinary Horizons Group as a fully remote Restaurant Manager and drive operational excellence for a portfolio of high‑volume, multi‑concept eateries without ever stepping into a physical office. Leverage your leadership expertise to optimize P&L, elevate guest experiences, and mentor diverse teams from the comfort of your home office.

About the Role

Culinary Horizons Group is a fast‑growing hospitality collective that operates 12 distinct restaurant brands across the United States. As a Remote Restaurant Manager, you will own the end‑to‑end performance of two to three locations, collaborating with on‑site general managers, regional directors, and corporate support functions. Your day‑to‑day includes analyzing sales trends, controlling food and labor costs, implementing brand standards, and spearheading strategic initiatives such as menu engineering, delivery optimization, and staff development programs. This role demands a data‑driven mindset, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to inspire accountability across geographically dispersed teams.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Stewardship

Monitor weekly P&L statements, forecast revenue, and execute cost‑control measures to achieve or exceed target EBITDA margins of 15‑18%.

Operational Excellence

Standardize opening/closing procedures, health‑code compliance, and service protocols across all assigned sites through detailed SOPs and virtual audits.

Talent Development

Design and deliver remote training modules, conduct quarterly performance reviews, and create succession plans for high‑potential hourly and salaried staff.

Guest Experience Innovation

Analyze guest feedback loops (NPS, online reviews, mystery shops) and launch continuous improvement projects that lift average check size and repeat visit rates.

Technology & Reporting

Manage the restaurant management platform (Toast, 7shifts, MarketMan), build custom dashboards in Power BI, and present actionable insights to the VP of Operations monthly.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of multi‑unit restaurant management, with at least 2 years in a remote or hybrid leadership capacity.
• Proven track record of improving same‑store sales by 5%+ YoY and reducing prime cost by 3%+.
• Advanced proficiency in POS analytics, labor scheduling software, and inventory management systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication; comfortable leading video‑conference meetings with up to 30 participants.
• Ability to travel up to 15% for quarterly on‑site leadership summits and new‑opening support.

Salary Range

$55,000 – $75,000 USD per year, commensurate with experience and scope of portfolio.

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Health & Wellness

Medical, dental, vision, and mental‑health coverage effective day one, plus a $500 annual wellness stipend.

Flexible Work Environment

Fully remote schedule with core collaboration hours 10 am–3 pm ET; unlimited PTO and a $1,200 home‑office setup allowance.

Professional Growth

Annual $2,000 learning budget, access to the National Restaurant Association leadership curriculum, and a clear path to Regional Director within 24 months.

Performance Incentives

Quarterly bonus up to 15% of base salary tied to EBITDA, guest satisfaction, and team retention metrics.

Culture & Community

Monthly virtual “Chef’s Table” networking events, quarterly in‑person retreats at flagship locations, and an employee‑discount program across all Culinary Horizons brands.

Why Culinary Horizons Group?

We believe that great hospitality starts with empowered leaders. Our remote‑first model gives you the autonomy to shape operations across multiple concepts while staying connected to a supportive, data‑centric leadership team. If you thrive on turning numbers into narratives, coaching talent from afar, and scaling restaurant excellence without geographic limits, this is the career‑defining opportunity you’ve been waiting for.