Restaurant Manager

Bob Evans Restaurants • Lewisburg, PA

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About The Position

The Restaurant Manager role supports the restaurant’s daily operations and staff, executes company policies and programs, and contributes to sales, goal achievement, and profitability. The position includes supervising employees and fostering a welcoming, hospitable atmosphere for team members and guests. It also involves maintaining food quality, cleanliness, safety, and efficient operations while managing costs and following company procedures.

The job description identifies the responsibilities as those of an Assistant Manager. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and prior leadership experience. At least two years of restaurant experience is strongly preferred; college or culinary schooling is also preferred. The role requires standing and walking for extended periods, lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, and accessing all areas of the restaurant. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

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.
• Ability to stand for an entire shift and walk for long periods without rest or sitting.
• Ability to push, lift, carry, and transfer up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to reach, handle objects, tools, or controls, bend and stoop, taste and smell, communicate verbally, and use the listed visual abilities.
• Ability to access all areas of the restaurant, including sales floors, stock areas, and register areas.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of experience in a family, fast-food, or casual dining restaurant is strongly preferred.
• College and/or culinary schooling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise employees in accordance with company policies and applicable laws, including recruiting, interviewing, training, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, recognizing or disciplining employees, and resolving complaints and 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 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, and help 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.
• Monitor daily activities to ensure food quality and cleanliness standards.
• Manage day-to-day operations by following cash-control and security procedures, reviewing financial reports and schedules, and taking appropriate action.
• Control food costs through recipe compliance, portion control, and inventory management.
• Control labor costs by monitoring schedules and sales performance with the company’s labor scheduling tool.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation; pay up to $56,000 per year depending on experience and geographic location or local market demand.
• Health and welfare benefits.
• 401(k) with employer/company match.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Career development and growth opportunities.
• Early closing and no late nights.
• Work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED