Restaurant Manager

Bob Evans Restaurants • Town of Huntington, NY

22d • Onsite

About The Position

The Restaurant Manager role supports the restaurant’s daily operations and staff, including execution of company policies, procedures, programs, and systems. The position contributes to restaurant success by building sales, meeting goals, and improving profitability. The manager leads and develops employees, supports a welcoming guest experience, maintains food quality and cleanliness, and oversees operational, financial, safety, labor, and inventory controls. The posting highlights early closing with no late nights, flexible schedules, work-life balance, career growth, and benefits.

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 organization 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, compliance with state-mandated age requirements for managers who serve alcohol.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 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, including recruiting, interviewing, training, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and resolving complaints and problems.
• Coach and mentor team members to support their success and guest satisfaction.
• Model professional behavior and create a warm, friendly, hospitable atmosphere.
• Occasionally assist team members with their job duties.
• Support sales growth by executing corporate and local marketing programs, promoting sales-building activities, and using suggestive selling.
• Help 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 profitability.
• 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.
• Control daily operations by following cash-control and security procedures, reviewing financial reports and schedules, and taking appropriate action.
• Manage food costs through recipe adherence, portion control, and inventory management.
• Manage 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/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