Restaurant Manager

Darden Concepts; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values family and work-life balance! As a Restaurant Manager, you'll lead a passionate team in a vibrant environment, ensuring exceptional service and operational excellence. With a commitment to quality of life, enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and significant opportunities for career advancement. This role offers the chance to make a real impact while enjoying a supportive culture that prioritizes your well-being and professional growth. If you're ready to take your career to the next level in the hospitality industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Vacation and Flex time (up to 3 weeks paid time off)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase program

Discounts at over 100,000 merchants

Paternity and Maternity leave

Adoption Reimbursement Assistance

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills with a focus on customer satisfaction.
• Ability to manage and develop team members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage restaurant operations with a focus on service.
• Ensure team accountability and foster a positive work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Team Management

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management

Job description

$54000 per year - $60000 per year

Our Winning Family Starts With You! Check out these great benefits:

Commitment to Quality of Life

1. Restaurant Managers regularly work no more than 50 hours per week with 2 days off
2. Consistently enjoy one weekend off per month
3. Vacation and Flex time (up to 3 weeks paid time off within 1st year)
4. Free Employee Assistance Program for work-life balance support
5. Paternity and Maternity leave
6. Adoption Reimbursement Assistance
7. Paid time for the care of a family member (after 1 year of service)

Career Advancement for Restaurant Managers and General Managers

1. Over 870 restaurants located across the U.S. and Canada
2. Significant, specific and ongoing training and development to grow career in hospitality
3. 99% of General Managers and Directors of Operations promoted from within
4. Tuition reimbursement & student loans

Weekly Pay with Strong Benefits That Matter

1. Restaurant Managers receive competitive base salary & quarterly bonus eligibility
2. Immediate eligibility for medical, dental and vision insurance
3. Company-paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
4. Discounts at over 100,000 merchants (Cell phones, daycare, clothes, etc.)

After one year of service:

1. Company 401(k) with a match up to 120% on the first 6% of earnings
2. Company-paid Retirement Plus Benefit of 1.5% of eligible salary to your 401(k) account
3. Darden Employee Stock Purchase program at 15% discount

Local Community Involvement

1. Donated more than 44 million pounds of food to provide hunger relief
2. $30.4 million in grants to our team members through our emergency assistance fund
3. $6.5 million donated to food banks across all 50 states, supporting the communities we serve in the fight against hunger

Safety & Sanitation

One of our top priorities is our commitment to the safety of our guests, team members, and managers, and we continue to align our Covid-19 protocols with CDC guidelines.

Our Restaurant Managers report to the General Manager and are accountable for taking initiative, being people-focused, and results-oriented. They are responsible for leading their teams with a passion for service, a strong desire to win, and an ability to build relationships. We pride ourselves on an environment that gives our restaurant managers an increased degree of flexibility to help balance their busy lives.

At Olive Garden, family is not just something, it is everything. To us, family is all about acceptance, support, and strength. At Olive Garden, “We’re All Family Here!” #MyOliveGardenFam