Restaurant Manager

The Cheesecake Factory • Short Hills, NJ

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About The Position

The Restaurant Manager leads daily operations in a high-sales, full-service restaurant environment. The role focuses on improving guest experiences and staff engagement while managing sales and profit targets, applying company systems and standards, and supporting culinary quality in a scratch kitchen. The manager develops employees and helps maintain a positive, inclusive, high-performance culture.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of management experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant with a full-service bar.
• Experience supervising 30 or more team members.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated financial acumen, including profitability, sales, and labor management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Ability to grasp, reach overhead, push, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for more than 10 hours per shift.
• Ability to work 50–60 hours per week.

Nice To Haves

• ServSafe certification.
• Applicable state or local licenses.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily restaurant operations in a high-sales, full-service environment.
• Manage, coach, and develop teams of 30 or more employees.
• Drive guest satisfaction through hospitality and service standards.
• Support scratch-kitchen execution and culinary quality.
• Monitor and improve financial performance, including labor, cost control, and sales growth.
• Hire, train, retain, and develop team members for future restaurant leadership roles.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and operational standards.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive, high-performance culture.
• Communicate effectively with team members, guests, and leadership.
• Uphold brand standards and deliver memorable guest experiences.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible healthcare spending account.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Short-term disability insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Quarterly performance bonus program.
• 25% discount for the employee’s party when dining as a guest.
• Tuition assistance.
• Career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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