Restaurant Manager

About the position

Our Restaurant Managers report to the General Manager and are accountable for taking initiative, being people-focused, and results-oriented. They are responsible for leading their teams with a passion for service, a strong desire to win, and an ability to build relationships. We pride ourselves on an environment that gives our restaurant managers an increased degree of flexibility to help balance their busy lives. At Olive Garden, family is not just something, it is everything. To us, family is all about acceptance, support, and strength. At Olive Garden, “We're All Family Here!”

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage restaurant operations to ensure a high level of service and guest satisfaction.
• Take initiative and be results-oriented in achieving restaurant goals.
• Build relationships with team members and guests to foster a positive environment.
• Ensure compliance with safety and sanitation protocols.

Requirements

• Proven experience in restaurant management or a similar role.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the hospitality industry.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with quarterly bonus eligibility.
• Immediate eligibility for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Vacation and Flex time (up to 3 weeks paid time off within 1st year).
• Paternity and Maternity leave.
• Adoption Reimbursement Assistance.
• Paid time for the care of a family member (after 1 year of service).
• Company 401(k) with a match up to 120% on the first 6% of earnings.
• Company-paid Retirement Plus Benefit of 1.5% of eligible salary to your 401(k) account.
• Darden Employee Stock Purchase program at 15% discount.
• Discounts at over 100,000 merchants (Cell phones, daycare, clothes, etc.).
• Free Employee Assistance Program for work-life balance support.