Restaurant Manager

Chuy's Restaurants; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Career Development

Casual Attire

Employee Wellness

Discount Program

State Benefits Overview

Parental Leave

Medical Dental Vision

Paid Vacation

401K Match

Job summary

Chuy’s Restaurants is seeking a Restaurant Manager to be the heartbeat of operations, ensuring guests feel welcome from entry to farewell. You will lead with energy, passion, and excellence, keeping our bar, lobby, and to-go systems running smoothly while fostering a fun, flavorful environment.

Ideal candidates bring 2–3 years of management experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant with a scratch kitchen, plus relevant certifications and a track record of teamwork and urgency under

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of management experience in a high-volume full-service restaurant.
• Food Handlers Certification / Alcoholic Beverage Servers Certification.
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of food and equipment safety and sanitation regulations.
• Results driven and team oriented.

Responsibilities

• Lead restaurant operations, guest experience, and service standards.
• Oversee bar, lobby, and to-go systems to ensure smooth operations.
• Train and develop team members to drive performance and morale.
• Ensure compliance with safety, sanitation, and company policies.

Skills

Restaurant management

High-volume service

Team leadership

Food safety knowledge

Urgency and pace

Education

Food Handler Certification

Alcohol Beverage Server Certification

Job description

For this position, pay will be variable by location - See additional job details and benefits below. At Chuy’s, we don’t just serve food—we serve fun, flavor, and fantastic experiences. As the Restaurant Manager, you’ll be the heartbeat of our operations, making sure our guests feel the love from the moment they walk in to the last sip of their margarita. You’ll lead with energy, passion, and a commitment to excellence, keeping our bar, lobby, and to-go systems running smooth and strong.

Restaurant Manager Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years of recent management experience in a high-volume full-service restaurant in a scratch kitchen.
• Food Handlers Certification / Alcoholic Beverage Servers Certification.
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Understanding of food and equipment safety and sanitation regulations.
• Results driven and team oriented.

Restaurant Manager Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Leadership and Career Development Opportunities (We hire and promote from within!)
• Casual work attire
• EAP - Employee Wellness Benefits
• Exclusive employee discount program
• State Benefits Overview
• Parental Leave*
• Medical, Dental and Vision*
• Paid Vacation*
• 401(K) with Employer Match*
• *Subject to eligibility

Our Story

Founded in 1982 in Austin, Texas, Chuy's serves made from scratch Tex-Mex cuisine in an eclectic atmosphere full of color and personality. With our signature touches, from the hand-carved wooden fish "swimming" from the ceiling to the hubcaps hanging bright and shiny above your booth, our culture is far from boring and waiting on you to join the FUN!

Come have some fun on our time!