Restaurant Manager

Dunkin' - The Salema Group • Eliot, ME

25d • Onsite

About The Position

The Restaurant Manager at The Salema Group Dunkin’ leads the team, delivers strong guest experiences, and drives restaurant performance. The role sets a guest-first culture focused on speed, accuracy, and friendliness, while ensuring interactions meet brand standards and guest concerns are handled professionally.

The manager trains, coaches, and develops team members; establishes clear expectations and accountability; builds a leadership pipeline; and leads by example on the floor. The position oversees daily operations, scheduling, payroll, inventory, compliance, and brand, safety, and cleanliness standards. It also manages labor, food costs, and operating expenses, analyzes sales trends, and monitors KPIs to improve results.

The schedule is 40–50 hours per week, 5–6 days per week, with weekends and holidays as needed. The Salema Group is a family business that owns and operates 28 Dunkin’ locations in coastal New Hampshire and Maine and has been in the Dunkin’ business since 1979. This position is employed by a Dunkin’ franchisee, not Dunkin’ Brands, Inc. or its affiliates.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of food service management experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Passion for customer satisfaction and team development.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Reliable transportation and flexible availability.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• ServSafe certification.

Responsibilities

• Set and maintain a guest-first culture focused on speed, accuracy, and friendliness.
• Ensure guest interactions reflect company standards and brand expectations.
• Resolve guest concerns quickly and professionally.
• Train, coach, and develop team members.
• Build a leadership pipeline within the store.
• Provide clear expectations, feedback, and accountability.
• Lead by example with a strong presence on the floor.
• Ensure execution of brand, safety, and cleanliness standards.
• Manage daily operations to maintain an efficient, organized environment.
• Oversee scheduling, payroll, inventory, and compliance.
• Manage and control labor, food cost, and operating expenses.
• Analyze sales trends and implement strategies to drive growth.
• Monitor KPIs and adjust operations to meet or exceed targets.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with a monthly bonus and unlimited earning potential.
• 401(k) program.
• Paid time off and sick pay.
• 100% medical and dental coverage for single plans, plus a contribution toward family plans.
• AFLAC coverage, including accident, short-term disability, and life insurance.
• Free employee meals.
• Tuition assistance through SNHU online programs.

What This Job Offers

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