About Us
From the team behind Prelude Kitchen & Bar and Zinfandel Grille, Interlude Kitchen & Bar is a new restaurant in Elk Grove offering a modern American menu with French and Italian influences, a true farm-to-table philosophy, and signature wood-fired dishes. The menu is complemented by a curated wine program and handcrafted cocktails, all served in a refined yet welcoming setting
Are you prepared to become an integral part of a team, rather than just clocking in for another job?
Here at Interlude Kitchen and Bar, we are not just a restaurant but a community. We are steadfast in our commitment to delivering outstanding hospitality, both to our cherished customers and, crucially, our team members. We're not just co-workers, we are family. By fostering a nurturing environment for our staff, we believe this sense of genuine care cascades naturally onto our customers, making their experience unforgettable.
We're offering you more than a chance to work; we're inviting you to thrive in an inclusive environment where your skills are valued, your knowledge is expanded daily, and your capacity to deliver exceptional hospitality is continually enriched.
Embrace the opportunity to be part of a great team that provides not just a paycheck, but a comprehensive package of advantages such as:
- Health Insurance: We care for your wellbeing
- 401(k): Invest in your future
- Dining discounts: Enjoy our culinary delights
- Training and career growth opportunities: Evolve professionally
- Paid Sick Time Off: Rest and recuperate when needed
Join us at Interlude Kitchen and Bar, where opportunities aren't merely provided—they are cultivated.
Manager Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced, hospitality-driven manager to help lead service and maintain the high standards of Interlude Kitchen & Bar. The ideal candidate has a strong background in upscale or fine dining, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for developing people and creating memorable guest experiences.
As the Manager, you will set the tone for service each shift—supporting the FOH team, anticipating guest needs, resolving issues with grace, and ensuring the dining room operates seamlessly. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who leads by example and thrives in a fast-paced, high-touch environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Guest Experience & Service Leadership
- Warmly welcome guests and ensure an exceptional dining experience from start to finish
- Circulate through the dining room to anticipate and resolve guest needs or concerns
- Maintain service sequencing, steps of service, and table touch standards
- Assist with special requests, VIP experiences, and hospitality-driven problem solving
Team Leadership & Training
- Lead pre-shift meetings, communicate daily priorities, and reinforce menu and service knowledge
- Support, coach, and mentor servers, hosts, bartenders, and support staff throughout the shift
- Help train new FOH team members
- Model professionalism, teamwork, and Interlude’s hospitality culture
Operational Oversight
- Manage the flow of service, pacing, reservations, floor plan adjustments, staffing
- Monitor cleanliness, ambiance, and overall dining room readiness
- Ensure proper opening, running, and closing checklists are completed
- Collaborate with the kitchen and bar to maintain smooth communication and ticket timing
- Administrative & Compliance
- Assist with daily cash handling and end-of-night reporting
- Uphold health, safety, and sanitation standards
- Uphold FOH service standards
- Assist General Manager as needed
Manager Job Requirements:
- Proven experience in FOH leadership (lead server, captain, shift lead, supervisor, or manager role in upscale/fine dining)
- Strong knowledge of food, wine, and cocktails
- Excellent leadership, communication, and coaching abilities
- Ability to stay calm, professional, and solutions-oriented under pressure
- Strong multitasking skills and ability to manage service flow
- Reliable, punctual, and committed to high standards
- Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Work schedule
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
- Holidays
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance