Restaurant Manager

The Hari Group; Elwood (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Elwood, IL is seeking a Restaurant Manager to oversee daily operations. The role involves training and developing team members while ensuring operational excellence according to company standards. Candidates should demonstrate strong leadership skills, financial management abilities, and experience in a supervisory capacity within the restaurant or retail industry. This is a full-time position suited for individuals at the mid-senior level.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory role within a restaurant or retail setting.
• Ability to train and develop a team.
• Strong mathematical skills for financial management.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to team members.
• Ensure operational excellence and adherence to brand standards.
• Control costs and maximize profitability.

Skills

Fluent in English

Math and financial management

Restaurant, retail, or supervisory experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

A Restaurant Manager is generally responsible for providing strong, positive leadership to his/her team to deliver great and friendly guest experiences, operational excellence and for helping to build profitable top line sales. They are responsible for the overall operation of the restaurant according to Dunkin’ Donuts standards, franchisee standards and in compliance with all applicable laws.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities Include

• Team Environment
• Hire, train and develop their employees
• Communicate job expectations to their employees
• Plan, monitor, appraise and review their employees’ job performance
• Provide coaching and feedback; disciplines when appropriate

• Operational Excellence
• Create and maintain a guest first culture in the restaurant
• Ensure all shifts are appropriately staffed to achieve guest service goals
• Maintain safe, secure, and healthy environment by following and enforcing safety, food safety, and sanitation guidelines; comply with all applicable laws
• Ensure Brand standards and systems are executed
• Prepare and complete action plans; implement production, productivity, quality and guest service standards
• Complete audits and implement plans to drive system improvements

• Profitability
• Control costs to help maximize profitability
• Execute all in-restaurant marketing promotions in a timely manner
• Execute new product roll-outs including team training, marketing and sampling
• Set sales goals and track results

Qualifications

Skills/Qualifications

• Fluent in English
• Math and financial management
• Restaurant, retail, or supervisory experience
• At least 18 years of age (where applicable)
• High School diploma, or equivalent

Competencies

Guest Focus

• Understands and exceeds guest expectations, needs and requirements
• Develops and maintains guest relationships
• Displays a sense of urgency with guests
• Seeks ways to improve guest satisfaction; asks questions, commits to follow-through
• Resolves guest concerns by following Brand recommended guest recovery process

Passion for Results

• Sets and maintains high standards for self and others, acts as a role model
• Consistently meets or exceeds goals
• Contributes to the overall team performance; understands how his/her role relates to others
• Sets, prioritizes and maintains focus on important activities
• Reads and interprets reports to establish goals and deliver results
• Seeks ideas and best practices from other individuals, teams, and networks and applies this knowledge to achieve results

Problem Solving and Decision Making

• Identifies and resolves issues and problems
• Uses information at hand to make decisions and solve problems; includes others when necessary
• Identifies root cause of a problem and implements a solution to prevent from recurring
• Empowers others to make decisions and resolve issues

Interpersonal Relationships & Influence

• Develops and maintains relationships with team
• Operates with integrity; demonstrates honesty, treats others with respect, keeps commitments
• Encourages collaboration and teamwork
• Leads others; negotiates and takes effective action

Building Effective Teams

• Identifies and communicates team goals
• Monitors progress, measures results and holds others accountable
• Creates strong morale and engagement within the team
• Accepts responsibilities for personal and team commitments
• Recognizes and rewards employee’s strengths, accomplishments and development
• Listens to others, seeks mutual understanding and welcomes sharing of information, ideas and resources

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries

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