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Hillstone Restaurant Group

$100K - $110K/yr

Company Description Restaurant Manager Location: Candidates are placed based on best fit, making relocation flexibility necessary Salary: $100,000 - $110,000 per year About Us: Since 1977, we have ...

Hillstone Restaurant Group

Restaurant Manager

Irvine, CA

$100K - $110K/yr

Restaurant Manager Location: Candidates are placed based on best fit, making relocation flexibility necessary Salary: $100,000 - $110,000 per year About Us: Since 1977, we have built a track record ...

Hillstone Restaurant Group

$100K - $110K/yr

Restaurant Manager Location: Candidates are placed based on best fit, making relocation flexibility necessary Salary: $100,000 - $110,000 per year About Us: Since 1977, we have built a track record ...

Hillstone Restaurant Group

Restaurant Manager

Irvine, CA · On-site

$100K - $110K/yr

Company Description Restaurant Manager Location: Candidates are placed based on best fit, making relocation flexibility necessary Salary: $100,000 - $110,000 per year About Us: Since 1977, we have ...

Giana Restaurant LLC

Restaurant Manager

South Easton, MA · On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

Giana Restaurant is a newly formed presence in the upscale American dining scene, nestled in the heart of Easton. With a relentless commitment to culinary excellence, impeccable service, and a ...

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Restaurant GM - Quick Service Restaurant

Hood River, OR · On-site

$62K - $68K/yr

Seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee daily restaurant operations, lead team performance, and drive business growth. This role is responsible for ensuring excellent guest service ...

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Atlas Restaurant Group

Restaurant Manager

Annapolis, MD · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Restaurant Manager GENERAL SUMMARY: The primary responsibility of the Restaurant Manager is to assist the General Manager and Assistant General Manager in overseeing the operations of the restaurant ...

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As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for restaurant in the United States is $60,135.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,000.00 and $64,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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 the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a restaurant role, and why are they important?

To thrive in a restaurant role, you need strong customer service skills, attention to detail, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, food safety certifications, and kitchen equipment is typically required. Outstanding communication, teamwork, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are essential soft skills for success. These abilities ensure efficient operations, exceptional guest experiences, and a positive work environment in the fast-paced restaurant industry.

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 are restaurant jobs?

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.

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.

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Restaurant Manager

Refined Restaurant Group

Las Vegas, NV • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Each Café Lola location Manager must provide strategic direction for their restaurant. Managers must maintain operations as set forth below and must drive results through staff development, sales and profit maximization. The Manager must hire, train and develop Team Members and Leads that share our Café Lola values and culture. The Manager must convey this culture to his/her crew and be a leading team player who possesses exceptional work ethic and shows sincere dedication to Café Lola. The Manager must ensure that the restaurant is always delivering the ultimate guest experience.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Team Management:
  • Lead the team in personal image and professional behavior while always driving the company standard;
  • Be responsible for maintaining staffing levels within the restaurant and coordinating with the Director of Operations and the RH Marketing team to recruit potential Team Members, provide timely feedback on interviews to the Director of Operations, monitor the selection process, make all final hire and separation decisions for the restaurant and ensure proper procedures are followed in regard to hiring, promotions and separations;
  • Oversee the facilitation of the orientation and training process from start to finish and ensure the implementation of the Café Lola training program aligns with the standards of the company;
  • Evaluate and implement Team Member one-on-ones, oversee Team Member disciplinary actions, and keep track of all accrued points and notes to file for each Team Member
  • Create and/or approve Team Member schedules to ensure proper staffing levels for expected daily sales volumes, while taking Crewmember availability, payroll and overtime into account
  • Oversight of daily staffing levels and implementation of "early outs" to maintain daily labor percentage set by Director of Operations
  • Promote a work hard, have fun environment while owning the performance, culture and motivation of the entire Team;
  • Implement Café Lola recognition program in the restaurant and foster an environment built on respect, recognition and reward
  • Ensure the restaurant environment is safe at all times for both Team Members and Guests

Daily Operations Oversight:
  • Execute a complete understanding of The Book of Lola while providing an elevated guest experience paired with a warm smile and industry leading service;
  • Ensure the highest quality, preparation and presentation of all restaurant food and beverage product
  • Adhere to all food and beverage menu matrix and training videos
  • Maintain an impeccable FOH and BOH environment ensuring all FOH and BOH areas are clean and tidy and all equipment, décor, signage, etc is maintained and well kept. Coordinate any repairs and maintenance needs with the Director of Operations
  • Utilize company-provided tools to coach, mentor and develop a high performing restaurant team;
  • Ensure effective communication of all company policies, product and service updates to all Team Members by posting updates to the onsite pre-shift board. Ensure all Team Members have read and are aware of all updates and have initialed pre-shift documents. Team Members must ALWAYS be knowledgeable and this responsibility directly falls upon the onsite Manager
  • Partner with Director of Operations to ensure proper company standards are met for risk, human resources, information technology and vendor management meet company standards
  • Ensure all restaurant areas are up to code and Southern Nevada Health Department Standards

Guest Focused:
  • Lead a guest focused team by driving the standards of making each guest the focus in all business decisions
  • Oversee guest recovery and management of customer complaints, refires, voids and comps
  • Act as the ambassador of the brand and build pride and commitment around company initiatives
  • Motivate the restaurant team to excel and deliver exceptional guest service while following the guest service steps
  • Actively seek feedback from both guests and crew to ensure that restaurant operations are guest focused

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent required, College degree preferred
  • Must be 21 years of age or older
  • Minimum of 4 plus years of previous food service, retail or restaurant management experience
  • Proficient in a variety of technology systems, especially Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), POS systems and able to adapt to new systems quickly
  • Have the ability to lift and carry, push or pull heavy objects up to 50 pounds; kneel, bend or stoop, ascend or descend stairs; reach and grasp objects
  • Training experience a plus
  • Takes initiative
  • Has excellent verbal and written skills
  • Knowledge of Health Department Standards
  • Knowledge and skills in people management including recruiting and scheduling
  • Is a brand ambassador both in and outside of the restaurant

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
The intellectual and physical demands described below are representative of what must be met by a Crewmember to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable Crewmembers with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Ability to lead, motivate, and empower the Café Lola Team Members to higher levels of performance
  • Ability to align crewmembers with Café Lola culture by balancing working hard and having fun
  • Ability to manage basic tasks, the restaurant's Team Members and fiscal operations
  • Ability to manage all public dealings in a professional manner
  • Ability to recognize problems and problem solve
  • Ability to accept feedback and willingness to improve
  • Ability to set goals, create plans, and convert plans into action
  • Ability to measure performance, subjectively and objectively

BENEFITS/PERKS:
  • Annual Paid Vacation - Up to ten (10) days per calendar year
  • Benefits/Insurance - Eligible for medical, dental, and vision on the first of the month after 60 days in the position
  • Equity Opportunity - Equity opportunities will be evaluated upon consistent, superior personal and business performance as well as growth into the Area Manager or Director level, either of the two levels required to qualify for such consideration
  • Complimentary Team Member Meal & Drink while on Shift
  • 50% Discount off any item at any time

Refined Hospitality/The Refined Agency
Refined Hospitality is a hospitality consulting agency specializing in business and culinary development, hospitality operations, concept creation, profit maximization, and strategic marketing. We are experts in the food and beverage industry and work with our clients to determine how best to maximize their strengths, combat challenges, and capitalize on opportunities. Our team of experts has built successful food and beverage concepts from the ground up and has overseen daily operations, staff training, creation of systems and procedures, marketing strategy, and finance for both internal and external projects.

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