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Qdoba

Restaurant Manager

Rochester, MN · On-site

Restaurant Manager If you're a positive, burrito-loving, high performer and a born leader, then we want to talk to you! As the Restaurant Manager, you'll enjoy the following work-related perks ...

CMP Foods Inc

Restaurant Manager

Rochester, MN · On-site

Restaurant Manager If you're a positive, burrito-loving, high performer and a born leader, then we want to talk to you! As the Restaurant Manager, you'll enjoy the following work-related perks ...

CMP Foods Inc

Restaurant Manager

Rochester, MN

Restaurant Manager If you're a positive, burrito-loving, high performer and a born leader, then we want to talk to you! As the Restaurant Manager, you'll enjoy the following work-related perks ...

CMP Foods Inc

Restaurant Manager

Rochester, MN

Restaurant Manager If you're a positive, burrito-loving, high performer and a born leader, then we want to talk to you! As the Restaurant Manager, you'll enjoy the following work-related perks ...

Outback Steakhouse

Restaurant Manager

Rochester, MN · On-site

With limited supervision, the Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the FOH/BOH functions in a restaurant, including appearance, presentation, customer experience, and professional ...

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Burger King

Restaurant General Manager

Lake City, MN · On-site

$56K - $77K/yr

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 ...

CMP Foods Inc

Restaurant Team Leader

Rochester, MN · On-site

$12.50 - $15.50/hr

As the Restaurant Manager, you'll enjoy the following work-related perks: uniforms provided, paid vacation days, meal discounts, and advancement opportunities. POSITION SUMMARY : The Team Lead is ...

CMP Foods Inc

Restaurant Team Leader

Rochester, MN

$13.25 - $16.50/hr

As the Restaurant Manager, you'll enjoy the following work-related perks: uniforms provided, paid vacation days, meal discounts, and advancement opportunities. POSITION SUMMARY : The Team Lead is ...

CMP Foods Inc

Restaurant Team Leader

Rochester, MN · On-site

$13.25 - $16.50/hr

As the Restaurant Manager, you'll enjoy the following work-related perks: uniforms provided, paid vacation days, meal discounts, and advancement opportunities. POSITION SUMMARY : The Team Lead is ...

Qdoba

Restaurant Team Leader

Rochester, MN · On-site

$12.50 - $15.50/hr

As the Restaurant Manager, you'll enjoy the following work-related perks: uniforms provided, paid vacation days, meal discounts, and advancement opportunities. POSITION SUMMARY : The Team Lead is ...

Qdoba

Restaurant Team Leader

Rochester, MN · On-site

$13.25 - $16.50/hr

As the Restaurant Manager, you'll enjoy the following work-related perks: uniforms provided, paid vacation days, meal discounts, and advancement opportunities. POSITION SUMMARY : The Team Lead is ...

CMP Foods Inc

Restaurant Team Leader

Rochester, MN · On-site

$13.25 - $16.50/hr

As the Restaurant Manager, you'll enjoy the following work-related perks: uniforms provided, paid vacation days, meal discounts, and advancement opportunities. POSITION SUMMARY : The Team Lead is ...

CMP Foods Inc

Restaurant Team Leader

Rochester, MN · On-site

$12.50 - $15.50/hr

As the Restaurant Manager, you'll enjoy the following work-related perks: uniforms provided, paid vacation days, meal discounts, and advancement opportunities. POSITION SUMMARY : The Team Lead is ...

CMP Foods Inc

Restaurant Team Leader

Rochester, MN

$12.50 - $15.50/hr

As the Restaurant Manager, you'll enjoy the following work-related perks: uniforms provided, paid vacation days, meal discounts, and advancement opportunities. POSITION SUMMARY : The Team Lead is ...

McDonald's

Restaurant Crew Member

Rochester, MN · On-site

$9.40 - $14/hr

A role in your local McDonald's franchisee owned restaurant offers a job combo that will fit YOU. PERKS & BENEFITS: * Competitive starting rate * Flexible Scheduling * Paid Time Off (Available to ...

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How much do restaurant jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for restaurant in Rochester, MN is $61,127.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,700.00 and $65,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a restaurant?

Restaurant jobs refer to various positions within a dining establishment, including roles such as servers, cooks, dishwashers, hosts, and managers. Each role plays a vital part in delivering a positive dining experience by preparing food, serving guests, managing operations, and maintaining cleanliness. Working in a restaurant can be fast-paced and requires strong communication, teamwork, and customer service skills. These jobs offer opportunities for advancement and can be a starting point for a career in the hospitality industry.

How to get a restaurant job?

Some restaurants want culinary school education for people who work in the kitchen, but most offer entry-level positions such as a dishwasher, table cleaner, or food prep worker. You can use these entry-level positions to gain experience and eventually transition to another position. Some restaurants provide on-the-job training for kitchen or waiting jobs. Another option is to gain experience in a casual restaurant before applying to work in a fine-dining restaurant. To become a bartender you can either apply to become a support bar back and learn on the job, or pursue classes offered by local schools. Restaurant managers either have extensive job experience or have completed a degree program.

What are some common challenges faced by restaurant employees during busy service hours, and how can they be managed?

During peak service hours, restaurant employees often face challenges such as high customer volume, time pressure, and coordinating with kitchen and front-of-house staff. Effective communication, strong teamwork, and maintaining a calm, organized approach are key to managing these challenges. Many restaurants provide training on multitasking and stress management to help staff deliver excellent service even when the pace is fast. Learning to anticipate customer needs and staying adaptable can also make busy shifts more manageable and rewarding.

What is the difference between Restaurant vs Waiter?

AspectRestaurantWaiter
RoleEstablishments providing food and beverage services, managing overall operationsFrontline staff serving food and drinks to customers
CredentialsMay require food safety certifications, management trainingTypically no formal certification required, on-the-job training common
Work EnvironmentKitchen, dining area, management officesDining area, customer service setting
Industry UsageBusiness entity encompassing all staff and operationsSpecific job role within a restaurant

In summary, a restaurant is the entire establishment offering food services, while a waiter is a staff member responsible for serving customers within that restaurant. Understanding this distinction helps clarify job roles and career paths in the food service industry.

What are different jobs at a restaurant?

Jobs at a restaurant include positions such as server, cook, chef, host or hostess, bartender, dishwasher, and manager. These roles require various skills, from customer service to food preparation and management, often involving shifts during evenings and weekends.
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Infographic showing various Restaurant job openings in Rochester, MN as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 33% Full Time, and 67% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $61,127 per year, or $29.4 per hour.

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Perkins Restaurant and Bakery

Rochester, MN • On-site

$17 - $19/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 16 days ago

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery rating

4.9

Company rating: 4.9 out of 10

Based on 135 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

78th of 88 rated restaurants

Job description

Benefits:
  • Health insurance
  • Training & development
  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance

BE A PART OF OUR SUCCESS!
Benefits & Perks:
  • Educational Assistance with DeVry University with complimentary laptop**
  • Immediate Family Members are also eligible
  • Competitive Pay with Service Award Incentive
  • Get paid daily through Daily Pay!
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and more!***
  • 401(k) retirement savings with company match
  • Flexible Schedule
  • All you can eat pancakes + meal discounts!
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Development Pathway: Step by step process to grow your career
  • 3 College Credits hours for completing manager training****

Founded in 1958, Perkins® operates 324 restaurants in 32 states and four Canadian provinces. The Perkins system includes 81 company-owned and operated restaurants and 234 franchised units. Throughout its history, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery has remained true to its mission of providing guests with personalized service and delicious, homestyle food at a great value.
Perkins has experienced years of success through ensuring 100% guest satisfaction on every visit. If you want to work and grow with a company who has a proven track record of success, has an unmatched commitment to their employees and employees the best in the industry, you are in the right place!
Position Description
As an Assistant Restaurant Manager, you will be responsible for assisting the General Manager in restaurant operations and in achieving planned sales and profit levels for the restaurant through the implementation, management, and enforcement of company policies, procedures, programs, and performance standards. In addition, you will provide direction for restaurant staff to ensure maximum guest satisfaction, execution of all employee duties to guarantee maximum guest satisfaction and a quality work environment.
Responsibilities:
  • Assists the General Manager in planning and analyzing administration and operations manpower.
  • Responsible for achieving plan profit levels while ensuring maximum guest satisfaction.
  • Accountable for proper handling of cash, credit card information, gift cards and all things related to the payment of guest checks.
  • Assists in the planning and analysis of restaurant unit manpower, ensuring sufficient development and training of all employees, including subordinate managers.
  • Assists General Manager in all aspects of employment and restaurant staffing including recruitment (interviewing and selecting), training, and conducting new hire orientation.
  • Attends University of Perkins and successfully completes all coursework.
  • Achieves and maintains ServSafe certification.
  • Performs and is able to assist in all functions for all positions in the restaurant.
  • Ensures that all menu items are prepared, portioned, and presented properly in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner according to all established procedures, performance standards, and specifications.
  • Ensures managers and all team members are monitoring and overseeing food temperatures during hot and cold handling to reduce the incidence of risk factors known to cause food-borne illness.
  • Ensures restaurant compliance to productivity and service standards by scheduling and staffing a sufficient number of well-trained and productive employees.
  • Ensures proper management of the facility and equipment through preventive maintenance, energy conservation, repairs, security measures, and adherence to safety and sanitation requirements.
  • Ensures inventory levels for both food and non-food items are properly maintained in accordance with company guidelines through correct ordering procedures and efficiency usage and yield application.
  • Anticipates, identifies and corrects system breakdowns to achieve guest satisfaction.
  • Accountable for accurate financial data to include: payroll, cash and receipts, productivity food costs, security of funds, and operating expenses; prepares and reviews financial reports.
  • Attends scheduled restaurant and region team meetings; makes presentations to peers and management as requested.

Qualifications:
  • One to two years previous experience in a supervisory role; preferably in the food service industry
  • High school diploma; some college or degree preferred
  • Must be able to effectively communicate with employees, guests and vendors in person and by telephone
  • Must be able to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously

Physical Requirements / Environment / Work Conditions:
  • Extensive standing without breaks; operating a cash register
  • Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold and odors
  • Bending, reaching, walking
  • Must be able to reach heights of approximately 6 feet and depths of 2.5 to 3 feet
  • Must have high level of mobility/flexibility in space provided
  • Must be able to fit through openings 30" wide
  • Must be able to work irregular hours under heavy pressure/stress during busy times
  • Must be able to carry trays of food products weighing 20 pounds for distances up to 30 feet
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Disclaimer
This job description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. As such, the employee may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
Compensation: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Founded in 1958, Perkins® operates 277 restaurants in 32 states and two Canadian provinces. The Perkins system includes 81 company-owned and operated restaurants and 196 franchised units. With its diverse, moderately priced menu featuring breakfast, lunch, dinner, and bakery offerings, and its attractive and recently remodeled restaurants designed to facilitate efficiency and guest satisfaction, Perkins American Food Co. is a dining favorite with a solid and respected reputation in the marketplace.
The longevity and success of Perkins American Food Co. is largely attributed to the concept's ability to adapt to shifts in consumer dining trends and evolving taste preferences while delivering that homestyle goodness that guests crave. At Perkins, we're always updating our menu with fresh, flavorful and innovative items that take their place right alongside Perkins' iconic guest favorites, some of which have been on our menu for more than 30 years. We also take great pride in differentiating ourselves with the service and experience we provide. This has and continues to be a hallmark of our brand.
BE A PART OF OUR SUCCESS
Perkins has experienced years of success through ensuring 100% guest satisfaction on every visit. If you want to work and grow with a company who has a proven track record of success, has an unmatched commitment to their employees and employees the best in the industry, you are in the right place!

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