Restaurant Manager

Olive Gardens • Portsmouth, NH

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About The Position

The Restaurant Manager at Olive Garden is responsible for leading restaurant teams with a focus on service excellence, team development, and operational results. This role emphasizes a commitment to quality of life for managers, ensuring they work no more than 50 hours per week with two days off, while also providing opportunities for career advancement within the company. The position requires a passion for service and the ability to build strong relationships within the team and with guests.

Requirements

• Proven experience in restaurant management or a similar role.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the hospitality industry.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Familiarity with financial management and budgeting in a restaurant setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage restaurant teams to ensure high-quality service and operational excellence.
• Take initiative and be results-oriented in achieving restaurant goals.
• Foster a people-focused environment that promotes teamwork and collaboration.
• Ensure compliance with safety and sanitation protocols, including Covid-19 guidelines.
• Participate in ongoing training and development programs to enhance personal and team performance.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with quarterly bonus eligibility.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with a match up to 120% on the first 6% of earnings.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance.
• Paid time off including vacation and flex time (up to 3 weeks in the first year).
• Paternity and maternity leave.
• Adoption reimbursement assistance.
• Employee discounts at over 100,000 merchants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Real Estate
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees