Restaurant Manager

Askar Brands; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Askar Brands' Dunkin' restaurant in Hartford seeks an energetic Restaurant Manager to oversee daily operations, inspire the team, and drive guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

You will lead guest experiences, ensure food quality and safety, manage labor and costs, and implement promotions and training while maintaining brand standards. This is a full-time role requiring English fluency and basic computer/financial skills with prior hospitality leadership.

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

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the restaurant while maintaining Dunkin' brand standards.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, train, and develop restaurant team members.
• Manage labor costs through effective scheduling and control costs to maximize profitability.
• Handle cash 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.

Skills

Team leadership

Guest service

Financial management

Basic computer skills

Fluent English

Education

College degree preferred

Job description

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