Restaurant Manager

Bob Evans Restaurants•Fruitport Charter Township, MI

22d•$56,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Manager supports the restaurant’s daily operations and staff, helping carry out company policies, procedures, programs, and systems. The role contributes to restaurant success by building sales, meeting goals, and improving profitability. It includes supervising and developing employees, supporting guest satisfaction, maintaining food quality and cleanliness, and managing operating costs and controls. Bob Evans serves farm-fresh food and aims to provide guests with a high-quality family dining experience in a welcoming environment. The company emphasizes care for employees and guests, community roots, and career development. The role offers flexible scheduling, early closing with no late nights, and benefits including a 401(k) with employer match. Safety and sanitation procedures are updated in accordance with current CDC, local, and state guidelines.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Prior experience in a leadership role is required.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and conflict-resolution abilities.
Strong planning and organization 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, handle objects, tools, or controls, bend, and stoop; ability to taste and smell and communicate verbally.
Visual abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus.
Ability to access all areas of the restaurant, 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 education and/or culinary schooling preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise employees in accordance with company policies and applicable laws, including recruiting, interviewing, training, assigning and directing work, reviewing performance, and addressing complaints or problems.
Coach and mentor team members to support their success and guest satisfaction.
Model professional behavior and help create a warm, friendly, hospitable atmosphere.
Occasionally assist team members with their job duties as needed.
Support store sales by ensuring timely execution of corporate and local marketing programs.
Lead sales-building activities and suggestive selling, and 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 crew members.
Monitor daily operations to maintain food quality and cleanliness standards.
Manage daily operations by following cash-control and security procedures, reviewing financial reports and schedules, and taking appropriate action.
Control food costs through recipes, 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.