Restaurant Manager

Bob Evans Restaurants•Pickerington, OH

22d•$56,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Manager supports the restaurant’s daily operations and staff, including carrying out company policies, procedures, programs, and systems. The role contributes to restaurant success by building sales, meeting goals, and improving profitability. It includes supervising, coaching, and mentoring employees; supporting guest satisfaction; maintaining food quality, cleanliness, safety, and security standards; and helping manage costs and operations. The position requires working a variety of shifts and weekends. The restaurant advertises early closing and no late nights, flexible schedules, work-life balance, and opportunities for career growth. The physical requirements include standing for an entire shift, walking for extended periods, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or transferring up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Prior experience in a leadership role is required.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including conflict-resolution abilities.
Strong planning and organizational skills.
Dedication to exceptional guest service.
Excellent computer skills and basic personal computer literacy.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional team-building capability.
Basic business math and accounting skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects.
Ability to serve as a role model for employee appearance and presentation.
Availability to work a variety of shifts and weekends.
Ability to stand for an entire shift and walk for long periods without resting or sitting.
Ability to push, lift, carry, and transfer up to 50 pounds.
Ability to reach; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; bend and stoop; taste and smell; and verbally communicate.
Vision capabilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to access all restaurant areas, including selling floors, stock areas, and register areas.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience in a family, fast-food, or casual dining restaurant is strongly preferred.
College and/or culinary schooling preferred.

Responsibilities

Recruit, interview, train, assign, and direct employees; appraise performance and handle rewards, discipline, complaints, and problems in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
Coach and mentor team members to support job success and guest satisfaction.
Model professional behavior and help create a warm, friendly, hospitable atmosphere.
Occasionally assist team members with their job duties.
Help build sales through timely execution of corporate and local marketing programs and suggestive selling.
Maximize table turnover, sales per guest, and sales per hour.
Greet guests and investigate and resolve food quality or service issues.
Help maintain efficient operations, cost controls, and profitability.
Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, local health and safety codes, and company safety and security policies.
Promote safe work behaviors for guests and employees.
Monitor daily activities to maintain food quality and cleanliness standards.
Manage day-to-day operations by following cash control and security procedures, reviewing financial reports and schedules, and taking appropriate action.
Control food costs through recipe adherence, portion control, and inventory management.
Control labor costs by monitoring schedules and sales performance using the company’s labor scheduling tool.
Perform other duties as assigned.