Restaurant Manager

Wet Willie's; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chuck's Southern Comforts Cafe in Burbank, CA, is seeking a Restaurant Manager to oversee daily operations and deliver exceptional guest service in a full‑service setting. You will manage staffing, scheduling, and training while ensuring compliance with company policies and safety standards.

Requirements include a minimum of 3 years as a salaried manager in casual dining, strong P&L understanding, and proven leadership to coach a diverse team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of salaried management experience in full service casual dining.
• Proven leadership and team coaching abilities.
• Strong focus on guest satisfaction and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee every aspect of restaurant operations.
• Ensure excellent guest service that meets or exceeds expectations.
• Ensure adequate staffing to meet guest needs and optimize table turnover.
• Manage day‑to‑day operations including budgeting, cash handling, and financial reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Guest Service

Staffing & Scheduling

P&L

Training

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

Chuck's Southern Comforts Cafe - Burbank

Job 179893 - Restaurant Manager
Burbank, IL

• Oversee every aspect restaurant operations.
• Ensures excellent guest service that meets or exceeds expectations.
• Ensures that the restaurant is adequately staffed to meet guest needs.
• Controlling day-to-day operations - profit & loss, by following cash control/security procedures, reviewing financial reports, and taking appropriate actions.
• Working with area supervisor to develop the restaurant's annual operating budget and control all profit and loss centers, including food, beverage, supply, utility and labor costs.
• Operating the business in accordance with the company policies and applicable laws.
• Will directly impact interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Responsible for all financial (invoices, reporting) and personnel/payroll related administrative duties, completed accurately, on time and in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
• Manage all shifts, which include daily decision-making, staff support, scheduling and planning while upholding standards, product quality and cleanliness.
• Maximizing table turnover, sales per guest, and sales per hour.
• Enforcing safe work behaviors to maintain a safe environment for both guests and crew members.
• Monitor daily activities to ensure quality food and cleanliness standards.
• Meet the restaurant's P&L, and expense goals
• Promoting suggestive selling techniques.
• Maintaining professional behavior while creating a warm, fun, friendly, and hospitable atmosphere.
• Prepare quarterly Sales and projections for area supervisor approval including follow up on store action plans.

Requirements

• Assosiates Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as salaried manager in full service, casual dining
• Experience with full service alcohol serving facility desirable
• Record of maintaining high standards in restaurant cleanliness, sanitation, food quality, and guest satisfaction
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including coaching, directing, and motivating a team
• Some exposure to P&L and sales building highly desirable