Restaurant Manager United States

What does a Restaurant Manager do?

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What the job involves

  • Supervise daily restaurant operations to ensure smooth service.
  • Recruit, hire, train, and develop restaurant staff.
  • Maintain high standards of food quality and cleanliness.
  • Manage restaurant financial performance and control costs.
  • Oversee inventory and ordering processes to minimize waste.
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
  • Resolve guest complaints and ensure a positive experience.
  • Monitor labor costs and manage employee scheduling.

Summed up from 30 recent Restaurant Manager job postings.

Skills employers ask for

  • Restaurant Management 3 in 10 postings
  • Coaching 2 in 10 postings
  • Food Safety 2 in 10 postings
  • Team Management 2 in 10 postings
  • Guest Service 2 in 10 postings

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Certifications and licenses

  • Driver's License 1 in 10 postings
  • ServSafe Certification 1 in 15 postings
  • Food Serve Manager Certification 1 in 20 postings
  • Food Handler Certifications 1 in 35 postings
  • Food Safety Certification 1 in 40 postings

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Experience asked for

  • 1 to 2 years 6 in 10 postings
  • 3 to 4 years 2 in 10 postings
  • 5 years or more 2 in 10 postings

Typical ask: 2 years.

Education asked for

  • High school diploma or GED 7 in 10 postings
  • Associate degree 1 in 25 postings
  • Bachelor's degree 2 in 10 postings

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Is this role in demand?

12,076 open Restaurant Manager jobs across the US right now.

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Typical pay $31.25 an hour (most between $27.64 and $36.30). See the full salary breakdown

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