Restaurant Manager

Out West Restaurant Group; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Salary

Bonus Opportunity

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

2 Weeks Vacation

401k Retirement

Work Life Balance

MIT Training

Life & AD&D

Disability Insurance

Shift Meal

Paid Sick Days

Paid Holidays

EAP Insurance

Job summary

Out West Restaurant Group is seeking a Restaurant Manager to oversee daily FOH/BOH operations in our Albuquerque area locations. This role offers an extensive Manager in Training (MIT) program to accelerate career growth and leadership development, with a competitive base salary and quarterly bonus opportunities.

The position emphasizes guest experience, team leadership, and efficient cost control while maintaining high standards of food safety and quality.

Qualifications

• 1 year+ management experience in a restaurant.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and work in hot/cold environments.
• Willing to travel to other regional locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to daily FOH/BOH operations.
• Leads a team, provides mentorship, and maintains a positive work environment.
• Manages labor, and food & beverage costs through ordering and inventory.
• Ensures customer satisfaction and service standards.
• Drives sales and marketing to grow the business.
• Recruits talent for future openings.
• Complies with safety, sanitation, and food handling standards.
• Ensures high-quality plate presentations and spotless restaurant condition.

Skills

Restaurant Management

Job description

Join for the Fun, Stay for the Career!

With limited supervision, the Restaurant Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the FOH/BOH functions in a restaurant. These include appearance, presentation, customer experience, professional leadership, and direction to employees. All new managers will go through an extensive Manager in Training (MIT) program. Combining this with your previous experience, we will set you up to be proficient in each of our managerial positions.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary with Quarterly Bonus Opportunity
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 2 Weeks Paid Vacation a Year; 401k Retirement plan
• Incredible Work Life Balance. Targeting a 47-hour work week
• 11 Week paid on-site Training Program
• Paid Group Life and AD&D Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Complimentary Manager Shift Meal
• Paid Sick Days, Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas (Paid Holidays), EAP insurance and more!

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the success of the restaurant’s operations: FOH & BOH.
• Leads a team to success and provides mentorship; creates an enjoyable environment.
• Optimizes profit’s with labor, along with food & beverage costs, through proper ordering and inventory practices. Handles policies & procedures; maintains compliance.
• Increases customer satisfaction while managing standards of service.
• Continuously grows the business through sales and marketing.
• Always recruits new talent for future openings.
• Committed to safe food handling, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards during the shift and prepares food with proper safety equipment, tools and recipe specs.
• Passionate about the taste and temperature of each dish and perfect plate presentations.
• Demonstrates immaculate standards while maintaining an organized and "like new" restaurant.

Requirements

• 1 year+ Management experience within a restaurant
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 lbs.; able to work in hot and cold environments.
• Flexible to work other locations in the region when needed.
• Ability to walk, stand, or bend for long periods of time while performing essential job duties
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• For all California based positions: Responsible Beverage Service Certifications Required (can be completed during training, and up to 60 days after start date)
• Food Handlers Card (paid for if needed)

We are Out West Restaurant Group, the largest franchisee of Outback Steakhouse. Outback Steakhouse is an Australian theme restaurant that opened in March of 1988. At Outback Steakhouse we take food seriously, without forgetting the fun and we are proud to do things uniquely and strive to positively impact the lives of our people we call "Outbackers". We believe if you treat people "Just Right" then success is sure to follow. It's a culture of respect and camaraderie that breeds enthusiasm. We start with indulging each customer like a guest in our own home. We continue by committing to the success of each and every Outbacker to be trained to the best of their ability. Thank you for your interest in career opportunities at Outback Steakhouse.

International Franchise Association’s Franchisee of the Year Award 2022, for Exemplifying Excellence in Local Community Service.

If you need any accommodation from the Company to enable you to perform essential job functions, please notify us.

Outback Steakhouse prohibits the use of drugs and alcohol while in the workplace or on restaurant property. "We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status."

"All newly hired employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). You can view the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work poster at https://www.outwestrg.com/e-verify"