Restaurant Manager

Bob Evans Restaurants • Fairfield Township, OH

22d • $56,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Manager supports the restaurant’s daily operations and staff, including implementing Company policies, procedures, programs, and systems. The role contributes to restaurant success by building sales, meeting goals, and improving profitability. The manager supervises employees in accordance with Company policies and applicable laws, coaches team members, supports guest satisfaction, and helps maintain efficient, safe, and high-quality operations.

The position requires availability for a variety of shifts and weekends. Bob Evans describes early closing, no late nights, flexible schedules, and a strong work/life balance. Physical demands include standing for an entire shift, walking for long periods, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or transferring up to 50 pounds. The employee must also be able to access all areas of the restaurant and perform the other listed physical activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Bob Evans emphasizes serving high-quality farm-fresh food and providing guests with a family dining experience. The company says it updates 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.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including standing for the entire shift, walking for long periods, and pushing, lifting, carrying, or transferring up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 2 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; reward and discipline employees; address complaints; and resolve 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 category job duties as needed.
• Support store sales by ensuring complete and timely execution of corporate and local marketing programs.
• Champion sales-building activities and suggestive selling.
• Maximize table turnover, sales per guest, and sales per hour.
• Meet and greet guests and investigate and resolve food-quality or service issues.
• 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.
• Enforce safe work behaviors for guests and crew members.
• Monitor daily activities to ensure food quality and cleanliness standards.
• Control day-to-day 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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, with pay up to $56,000 per year depending on experience and geographic location/local market demand.
• Health and welfare benefits.
• 401(k) with company 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