Restaurant Manager

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Flexible schedules

Career growth opportunities

Team-oriented environment

Employee discounts and perks

Job summary

Ontario Trillium Foundation in Cary, NC is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead the HOH team, uphold top-tier food quality, and drive operational excellence.

You will coach hourly staff, monitor recipes and sanitation, oversee shifts, conduct line checks, and develop talent while managing costs and documentation to support a positive kitchen culture.

This role offers bonus opportunities, flexible schedules, and clear paths for growth in a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Proven restaurant leadership experience guiding HOH teams.
• Strong team-building, coaching, and staff development skills.
• Ability to maintain high food quality and sanitation standards.
• Experience with inventory management and cost control.
• Effective problem-solving and organizational abilities.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor the hourly restaurant team to uphold service and quality.
• Monitor food preparation and ensure recipe compliance and safety.
• Oversee shifts for efficiency, cleanliness, and sanitation compliance.
• Conduct line checks and manage production for seamless execution.
• Develop staff to build a strong talent pipeline.
• Manage kitchen financials to meet business goals.
• Keep all documentation, recipe books, and training materials up to date.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and facilities in top working order.

Skills

Restaurant leadership

Team-building

Food quality standards

Sanitation standards

Inventory management

Cost control

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Job description

Restaurant Manager – Lead, Coach, and Elevate Culinary Excellence

We’re looking for an experienced Restaurant Manager to oversee the heart of our restaurant’s operations. In this leadership role, you’ll guide and develop our Heart of House (HOH) team, ensuring top-tier food quality, operational efficiency, and adherence to our high standards. If you’re passionate about team development, maintaining exceptional food standards, and creating a positive kitchen culture, we’d love to hear from you!

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• Competitive pay with bonus opportunities

• Flexible schedules to fit your lifestyle

• Career growth opportunities within the company

• A team-oriented environment where leadership is valued

• Employee discounts and perks

What You’ll Do:

• Lead, coach, and mentor the hourly restaurant team to maintain high service and food quality standards

• Actively monitor food preparation to ensure adherence to recipes, portioning, and food safety protocols

• Oversee restaurant operations during shifts, ensuring efficiency, cleanliness, and compliance with sanitation standards

• Conduct line checks and oversee production to ensure seamless execution

• Develop and train restaurant staff to build a strong talent pipeline and foster career growth

• Manage financial aspects of kitchen operations to meet business goals

• Ensure all restaurant documentation, recipe books, and training materials are up to date

• Maintain kitchen equipment, furniture, and fixtures to keep everything in top working order

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven restaurant leadership experience (Restaurant Manager, Sous Chef, or similar role)

• Strong team-building and coaching skills

• Ability to maintain high food quality and sanitation standards

• Experience with inventory management and cost control

• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills

• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed