Restaurant Manager

Bob Evans Restaurants, LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Restaurant Manager to lead a vibrant team in delivering exceptional dining experiences. This role emphasizes operational excellence, guest satisfaction, and team development. With a commitment to high-quality farm-fresh food, you will foster a culture of teamwork and service while managing day-to-day operations. Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment that values your contributions. Join us in making a difference in our communities and creating memorable moments for our guests.

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Career Growth Opportunities

401(k) with Company Match

Health and Welfare Benefits

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team management skills are crucial.
• Experience in fast-paced restaurant environments is preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and maintain service quality.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations and staff management in the restaurant.
• Recruit, train, and mentor employees to ensure success.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety codes and company policies.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution abilities

Planning and organization skills

Guest service dedication

Analytical/problem solving skills

Team building capability

Basic business math skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Prior experience in a leadership role

2 years in a family or casual dining restaurant

College or culinary schooling

Job description

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Pay up to $56,000 per year depending on experience and geographic location / local market demand

Early Close / No Late Nights

Flexible Schedules

Great Work / Life Balance

Career Growth

Excellent Benefits including 401(k) with Employer Match

Our Purpose

We pride ourselves on serving high quality farm fresh food at Bob Evans! We are AMERICA'S FARM FRESH! We work hard, pay attention to details (perfect plates, perfect bags), and provide our guests with the best, all-around family dining experience. We have immense pride in our culture and roots to our communities. Working at Bob Evans is about being part of something big – we have a passion for taking care of each other and our guests while serving farm-fresh food at a great value. Our Founder, Bob Evans, was all about growing good…join us at Bob Evans and be an integral part of …. Where Good Grows.

Assistant Manager Responsibilities

The position of Assistant Manager is a fast-paced role that supports the daily operations and staff of the restaurant, including the execution of all Company policies, procedures, programs, and systems. This role contributes to the success of the restaurant by building sales, hitting goals, as well as driving restaurant profitability.

• Supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company's policies and applicable laws
• Responsibilities include recruiting, interviewing, and training employees; assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Coach and mentor team members to ensure employee's success on the job and guest satisfaction
• Model professional behavior while creating a warm, friendly, and hospitable atmosphere that encourages people to do their BEST
• Occasionally assist team members with category job duties as needed.
• Assist with building store sales, by ensuring complete and timely execution of corporate & local marketing programs
• Champion sales building activities and suggestive selling
• Maximize table turnover, sales per guest, and sales per hour
• Meet and greet guests, investigating and resolving food quality/service issues with guest satisfaction 100%
• Assist in maintaining efficient operations, appropriate cost controls, and profit management
• Ensure OSHA, local health and safety codes, and company safety and security policy are met
• Enforce safe work behaviors to maintain a safe environment for both guests and crew members
• Monitor daily activities to ensure quality food and cleanliness standards
• Control day-to-day operations - following cash control/security procedures, reviewing financial reports and schedules and taking appropriate actions
• Control food costs by following recipes, portion control and inventory management
• Control labor costs by monitoring daily schedules and sales performance through effective use of the company's labor scheduling tool
• All other duties as assigned
  
  

Bob Evans Restaurants, LLC is EEO compliant and participates in E-Verify

Why Choose Us

• Competitive Compensation
• Health and Welfare Benefits
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Flexible Scheduling
• Opportunity for development and career growth
  
  

Knowledge

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and conflict resolution abilities
• Strong planning and organization skills
• Dedication to providing exceptional guest service
• Excellent computer skills
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills
• Exceptional team building capability
• Basic business math and accounting skills
• Basic personal computer literacy
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Ability to be a role model in employee appearance and presentation
• Available to work a variety of shifts and weekends
  
  

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience in a leadership role is required.
• A minimum of 2 years of prior experience in a family, fast-food, or casual dining restaurant is strongly preferred
• College and/or culinary schooling preferred
• For alcohol serving restaurants, Bob Evans follows all State mandated age requirements to serve alcohol which apply to our manager positions.
  
  

Physical Requirements

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be regularly met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This list is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities and the employer reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job you will regularly be required to:

• Stand for entire shift and walk for long periods of time without rest or sitting down
• Push, lift, carry and transfer up to 50 pounds
• Reach with hands
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Bend and stoop
• Can taste and smell
• Verbally communicate with others
• Use close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Have ability to freely access all areas of restaurant including selling floor(s), stock area, and register area
  
  

We continue to update our safety and sanitation procedures to follow the current CDC, local, and state guidelines. Our goal is to provide a safe environment for both our employees and guests.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Restaurants

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