Restaurant Manager

Bob Evans Restaurants • Lima, IL

22d • $56,000

About The Position

The Assistant Manager supports the restaurant’s daily operations and staff, including carrying out company policies, procedures, programs, and systems. The role contributes to restaurant success by building sales, achieving goals, and improving profitability. It includes supervising and developing employees, supporting guest satisfaction, maintaining food quality and cleanliness, and managing operational costs and controls.

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 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 serve as a role model for employee appearance and presentation.
• Availability to work a variety of shifts and weekends.
• For restaurants serving alcohol, meet the state-mandated age requirements applicable to manager positions.

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

• Supervise employees in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Recruit, interview, train, assign, and direct employees; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; and address complaints and resolve problems.
• Coach and mentor team members to support their success and guest satisfaction.
• Model professional behavior and create a warm, friendly, hospitable atmosphere.
• Assist team members with their job duties as needed.
• Support store sales by ensuring complete and timely execution of corporate and local marketing programs.
• Promote 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.
• 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.
• Manage day-to-day operations, including cash control and security procedures; review financial reports and schedules and take 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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, with pay up to $56,000 per year depending on experience and geographic location or 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