Restaurant Manager

Askar Brands; East Granby (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Askar Brands' Dunkin' restaurant in Connecticut is seeking a Restaurant Manager to oversee daily operations, lead the team, and protect brand standards while driving sales and guest satisfaction.

You will manage labor, stock, and cost controls, mentor staff, conduct reviews, and ensure safety and compliance, delivering memorable guest experiences in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Basic math and financial management.
• Previous leadership experience in retail, restaurant or hospitality.
• College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day restaurant operations and brand standards.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences and drive guest satisfaction.
• Ensure food quality, safety, cleanliness and sanitation.
• Execute recipes, procedures, and operational systems.
• Implement new product launches and team training.
• Monitor guest feedback and action plans to improve service.
• Communicate goals, priorities, and performance expectations.
• Maintain compliance with policies and laws.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Team development

English fluency

Computer literacy

Numerical ability

Education

College degree

Job description

Responsibilities Include

We're looking for an energetic, results-driven Restaurant Manager to oversee the daily operations of our Dunkin' restaurant. In this leadership role, you'll inspire your team, maintain high operational standards, drive sales and profitability, and create a welcoming environment for both guests and employees.
If you're passionate about customer service, team development, and restaurant operations, we'd love to hear from you.

Restaurant Operations

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the restaurant while maintaining Dunkin' brand standards.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences and foster a guest-first culture.
• Ensure food quality, safety, cleanliness, and sanitation standards are consistently met.
• Execute company recipes, procedures, and operational systems.
• Implement new product launches, promotions, and team training.
• Monitor guest feedback and develop action plans to improve satisfaction.
• Communicate restaurant goals, priorities, and performance expectations to the team.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Team Leadership

• Recruit, hire, onboard, train, and develop restaurant team members.
• Lead by example and provide positive, hands-on leadership.
• Coach and mentor employees to improve performance and achieve operational goals.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback.
• Lead team meetings and recognize outstanding performance.

Financial & Administrative Responsibilities

• Manage labor costs through effective scheduling
• Complete inventory counts and place food and supply orders.
• Control food, labor, and operating costs to maximize profitability.
• Manage cash handling procedures and maintain accurate cash controls.
• Help achieve sales, profit, and budget goals established by the franchise owner.
• Complete required operational reports and self-assessment

Education/Experience

• Basic computer skills
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Basic math and financial management
• Previous leadership experience in retail, restaurant or hospitality
• College Degree preferred

In 1950, Bill Rosenberg opened the first Dunkin' Donuts shop in Quincy, Massachusetts. Dunkin' Donuts licensed the first of many franchises in 1955. It is now the world's leading baked goods and coffee chain, serving more than 3 million customers per day. Dunkin' Donuts sells 52 varieties of donuts and more than a dozen coffee beverages as well as an array of bagels, breakfast sandwiches and other baked goods.