Restaurant Manager

Nudy's Cafes • Malvern, PA

33d • Onsite

About The Position

Nudy’s Cafés is hiring a hands-on Restaurant Manager to lead full restaurant operations during a shift at one of its Main Line, Pennsylvania locations. The manager is responsible for delivering an exceptional guest experience and overseeing front-of-house and back-of-house teams, team performance, service execution, and daily operations. The role emphasizes warm, attentive, and efficient service, coordinated kitchen-to-dining-room execution, food quality, safety, cleanliness, and consistent operating standards.

The manager leads pre-shift meetings, coaches and supports team members, sets expectations, addresses performance issues, and coordinates staffing flow and breaks. Additional duties include daily line checks and temperature logs, inventory and product management, cash reconciliation, and daily reporting. The work schedule is approximately 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., five days per week, with no nights. Weekends and holidays are required. The role offers a stated base salary of $55,000 and potential bonuses of up to $5,000.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of restaurant leadership experience.
• Experience working in both dining room and kitchen environments.
• Ability to lead a shift with confidence and accountability.
• Strong understanding of guest experience and service flow.
• Strong understanding of team leadership and coaching.
• Strong understanding of food safety and cleanliness standards.
• Comfort being active and on your feet throughout the day.

Nice To Haves

• ServSafe Manager Certification, or ability to obtain it within 30 days.
• Experience in high-volume breakfast, brunch, or casual dining environments.

Responsibilities

• Be present in the dining room during peak hours and create a welcoming, engaging environment for guests.
• Ensure service is warm, attentive, and efficient.
• Serve as manager on duty and take responsibility for the entire restaurant operation.
• Guide front-of-house and back-of-house teams and coordinate execution between the kitchen and dining room.
• Maintain the 30-minute guest experience standard and support effective pacing, communication, and teamwork.
• Ensure food is prepared and delivered efficiently and accurately.
• Lead daily pre-shift meetings and team communication.
• Coach, guide, and support team members; set clear expectations and follow through consistently.
• Address performance issues professionally and with care.
• Complete daily line checks and temperature logs and ensure food safety and sanitation standards are met.
• Keep the restaurant guest-ready.
• Assist with inventory and product management.
• Handle cash reconciliation and daily reporting.
• Coordinate staffing flow, breaks, and shift execution.

Benefits

• Company-paid health insurance and medical benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Sick time.
• Bereavement leave.
• Potential bonus of up to $5,000.
• Opportunity for advancement and a growth path from Restaurant Manager to Assistant General Manager, General Manager, and Multi-Unit roles.
• Training and development.
• Flexible schedule.
• Free food and snacks.
• Company parties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed