Restaurant Manager

Carrabba's Italian Grill; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k program

Job summary

Carrabba’s Italian Grill in Durham, NC seeks an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead front-of-house and back-of-house operations with a focus on guest experience and team development.

Responsibilities include staffing, training, safety compliance, menu knowledge, and community engagement. The role requires strong leadership, flexibility in scheduling, and a commitment to Carrabba’s standards and brand.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year restaurant management experience.
• Must be able and willing to work a flexible schedule.
• Minimum age 21 years.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staffing levels, scheduling, and interview/hiring processes.
• Mentor hourly team members and support career growth.
• Enforce security, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Ensure compliance with laws and company policies during health inspections.
• Address guest feedback and build guest loyalty.
• Maintain knowledge of the full menu and preparation standards.
• Engage in community and market opportunities.

Skills

Staff scheduling

Team leadership

Guest experience

Education

Food safety certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Carrabba’s Italian Grill, we value having fun and creating memories that last a lifetime. Our atmosphere and hospitality for our guests are old-world Italian with a new world feel. We provide our team members with a place to gain valuable experience, career growth and a sense of pride. Our goal is to allow your passion for food, family, and hospitality to create memorable experiences for all our guests.

With limited supervision, the Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the FOH/BOH functions in a restaurant, including appearance, presentation, customer experience, and professional leadership and direction to employees.

Position Details

• Assist with staffing levels by scheduling, recruiting, interviewing, and hiring, while maintaining high employment quality standards aligned with the Carrabba’s brand.
• Actively participate in the career growth of hourly team members.
• Implement effective security protocols to always ensure the ongoing safety of both our employees and guests.
• Comply with operational, safety and sanitation standards, company policies, federal/state/local laws, and ordinances; all health inspections meet required state standards
• Respond to guest comments and build loyalty while setting the service standard for the restaurant
• Have a working knowledge of entire menu and preparation standards
• Engage in community and market-related opportunities at the restaurant

Minimum Requirements

• One (1) year previous restaurant management experience
• Must be able and willing to work a flexible schedule
• Minimum age 21 years

Preferred Requirements

• One (1) year previous experience in full service (including bar) restaurant management
• Certification in food safety
• Willingness to relocate within the assigned region
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Bloomin Brands offers benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and 401k. Further details around eligibility and additional benefit offerings can be found at https://bloominbrandsbenefits.com/

Compensation Range: Varies by Location - with potential for bonus based on eligibility and other business factors

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