Restaurant Manager

Bob Evans Restaurants • Saint Petersburg, FL

22d • $56,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Manager supports the restaurant’s daily operations and staff, and helps implement 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 service, monitoring food quality and cleanliness, and maintaining efficient and safe operations. The position may also assist team members with their duties as needed and perform other assigned duties.

The role requires standing and walking for extended periods during a shift, lifting and transferring up to 50 pounds, and accessing all areas of the restaurant. The company states that reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Bob Evans updates its safety and sanitation procedures 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.
• For restaurants serving alcohol, compliance with state-mandated age requirements for managers who serve alcohol.

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, direct, evaluate, reward, and discipline employees in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Coach and mentor team members to support their job success and guest satisfaction.
• Model professional behavior and foster a warm, friendly, hospitable atmosphere.
• Occasionally assist team members with category job duties as needed.
• Support sales by ensuring complete and timely execution of corporate and local marketing programs.
• Lead sales-building activities and suggestive selling; maximize table turnover, sales per guest, and sales per hour.
• Greet guests and investigate and resolve food quality or service issues to achieve guest satisfaction.
• Help maintain efficient operations, cost controls, and profit management.
• 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 activities to ensure food quality and cleanliness standards.
• Manage day-to-day operations, follow cash control and security procedures, review financial reports and schedules, and take appropriate action.
• Control food costs through recipe compliance, portion control, and inventory management.
• Control labor costs by monitoring schedules and sales performance using the company’s labor scheduling tool.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation; pay up to $56,000 per year depending on experience and geographic location/local market demand.
• Health and welfare benefits.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Opportunity for development and career growth.
• Early close and no late nights.
• Great work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED