Restaurant Manager

Bob Evans Restaurants•Lake Wales, FL

22d•$56,000

About The Position

The Assistant Manager supports the restaurant’s daily operations and staff, executing company policies, procedures, programs, and systems. The role contributes to restaurant success by building sales, achieving goals, and driving profitability. The position includes supervising and developing employees, supporting guest service, maintaining food quality and cleanliness, and managing operating costs and controls. The posting highlights early closing with no late nights, flexible schedules, work-life balance, and career growth.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Prior experience in a leadership role is required.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, conflict-resolution, 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 model appropriate employee appearance and presentation.
Availability to work a variety of shifts and weekends.
For restaurants serving alcohol, meet applicable state-mandated age requirements for managers.
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.
Ability to communicate verbally and use close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
Ability to access all restaurant areas, including selling floors, stock areas, and register areas.

Nice To Haves

At least 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, direct, evaluate, reward, and discipline employees in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
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; 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.
Promote safe work behaviors for guests and crew members.
Monitor daily activities to ensure food quality and cleanliness standards.
Manage day-to-day operations, including 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.