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Restaurant Operations Manager Jobs in Iowa, IA (NOW HIRING)

Freddy's of Iowa

Restaurant General Manager

Grimes, IA

$60K - $75K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Fun, supportive team culture RESPONSIBILITIES As a General Manager, you will: - Lead all aspects of daily restaurant operations - Coach, train, and develop your management team and team members ...

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Freddy's of Iowa

Restaurant General Manager

Grimes, IA

$60K - $75K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Fun, supportive team culture RESPONSIBILITIES As a General Manager, you will: - Lead all aspects of daily restaurant operations - Coach, train, and develop your management team and team members ...

New

Noodles & Company

Restaurant Shift Manager

Coralville, IA · On-site

$14 - $20/hr

Whether you're supporting your team during a busy rush, keeping operations running smoothly, or ... management experience (preferred). * Experience in customer service, hospitality, or restaurant ...

Noodles & Company

Restaurant Shift Manager

Waukee, IA · On-site

$14 - $20/hr

Whether you're supporting your team during a busy rush, keeping operations running smoothly, or ... management experience (preferred). * Experience in customer service, hospitality, or restaurant ...

Noodles & Company

Restaurant Shift Manager

Iowa City, IA · On-site

$14 - $20/hr

Whether you're supporting your team during a busy rush, keeping operations running smoothly, or ... management experience (preferred). * Experience in customer service, hospitality, or restaurant ...

Noodles & Company

Restaurant Shift Manager

Ames, IA

$14 - $20/hr

Whether you're supporting your team during a busy rush, keeping operations running smoothly, or ... management experience (preferred). * Experience in customer service, hospitality, or restaurant ...

Noodles & Company

Restaurant Shift Manager

Des Moines, IA

$14 - $20/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Whether you're supporting your team during a busy rush, keeping operations running smoothly, or ... management experience (preferred). * Experience in customer service, hospitality, or restaurant ...

Noodles & Company

Restaurant Shift Manager

Iowa City, IA

$14 - $20/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Whether you're supporting your team during a busy rush, keeping operations running smoothly, or ... management experience (preferred). * Experience in customer service, hospitality, or restaurant ...

Noodles & Company

Restaurant Shift Manager

Waukee, IA · On-site

$14 - $20/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Whether you're supporting your team during a busy rush, keeping operations running smoothly, or ... management experience (preferred). * Experience in customer service, hospitality, or restaurant ...

Noodles & Company

Restaurant Shift Manager

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$14 - $20/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Whether you're supporting your team during a busy rush, keeping operations running smoothly, or ... management experience (preferred). * Experience in customer service, hospitality, or restaurant ...

Noodles & Company

Restaurant Shift Manager

Iowa City, IA · On-site

$14 - $20/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Whether you're supporting your team during a busy rush, keeping operations running smoothly, or ... management experience (preferred). * Experience in customer service, hospitality, or restaurant ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a restaurant operations manager?

To thrive as a Restaurant Operations Manager, you need expertise in hospitality management, budgeting, and staff supervision, often supported by a degree in hospitality or business and relevant experience. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory management software, and food safety certifications (such as ServSafe) is essential. Leadership, problem-solving, and strong interpersonal skills help you motivate teams and deliver excellent customer service. These skills ensure efficient daily operations, satisfied guests, and the overall profitability of the restaurant.

What are some common challenges a restaurant operations manager faces, and how can they address them?

Restaurant Operations Managers often encounter challenges such as maintaining consistent service quality, managing labor costs, and handling supply chain disruptions. They address these by implementing standardized operating procedures, closely monitoring inventory and staffing levels, and fostering open communication with both team members and suppliers. Regular training sessions and performance feedback help ensure staff remain motivated and aligned with restaurant goals. Building strong relationships with vendors and staying adaptable to industry trends also support smoother operations.

Is a restaurant operations manager a high paying job?

A restaurant operations manager typically earns a salary that is above average for the hospitality industry, with pay varying based on location, experience, and the size of the restaurant. In general, it is considered a mid- to high-level management position with compensation reflecting leadership responsibilities and operational oversight.
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Restaurant General Manager

Firehouse Subs

West Des Moines, IA

$49K - $68K/yr

Other

Re-posted 20 days ago

Firehouse Subs rating

4.8

Company rating: 4.8 out of 10

Based on 365 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

17th of 20 rated casual dining restaurants

Job description

Position Overview:

The Restaurant General Manager is the executive leader of the restaurant focused on profitability, guest, people and operations. The RGM has overall responsibility for managing the daily operations of a single restaurant.The RGM operates under the direction of the District Manager and directly manages a team of an Assistant Manager, Hourly Shift Coordinators and Team Members (20-45 employees).


Summary of Responsibilities:

Profitability

  • Has primary accountability for the restaurant P&L and actively manages towards desired financial outcomes
  • Reviews key P&L lines to increase profitability for the restaurant
  • Drives sales through proactive guest service, people development & operations management

Guest

  • Motivates and directs team members to exceed guest expectations with accurate, friendly, and fast service in a clean facility
  • Manages the guest experience through operations and timely response to Guest issues
  • Problem solves guest feedback systems to determine root-causes and develops action plans to address issues
  • Identifies and interacts with the community to engage prospective guest and execute on local marketing initiatives

People

  • Leads the restaurant’s recruitment and selection process to build and retain an effective restaurant team
  • On-boards new team members by training and guiding them through the certification process
  • Inspires the restaurant team by effectively managing individual and team recognition programs
  • Provides coaching and feedback to Team Members, Shift Coordinators and Assistant Managers to increase the restaurant team’s capabilities and raise restaurant performance

Operations

  • Manages restaurant labor using optimal Manager staffing and Team Member scheduling
  • Enforces compliance with government regulations, employment laws and policies
  • Ensures that restaurant upholds operational and brand standards

*Performs duties of the Assistant Manager & Hourly Shift coordinator when necessary


Qualifications and Skills:

  • Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
  • Must be proficient with Microsft Office and e-mail
  • High School Diploma or GED required, 2 years of college preferred
  • 1-2 years of previous restaurant management experience
  • Strong understanding of P&L management & drivers of restaurant profitability
  • Ability to prioritize own and others’ work and time to meet deadlines and objectives
  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • Demonstrated understanding of guest service principles
  • Available to work evenings, weekends and holidays
  • Ability to work long and/or irregular shifts as needed for proper functioning of the restaurant


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