Restaurant Manager

Darden Restaurants Inc.; Lyndhurst (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid vacation

Paid Family Leave

401(k) with match

Retirement Plus Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Merchant discounts

Job summary

Darden Restaurants Inc. in Lyndhurst, OH seeks an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead department-level operations in a high-volume upscale setting. You will drive guest satisfaction, ensure great execution of menus, and develop a strong team aligned with Darden Core Values.

The role offers a competitive salary with quarterly bonus eligibility, comprehensive benefits, and retirement plans, with two weeks of paid vacation and other family-friendly leave provisions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of current salaried management in a high-volume upscale restaurant or resort.
• Strong passion for culinary excellence, wine knowledge, and guest service.
• Proven ability to develop a high-performing team and execute systems consistently.

Responsibilities

• Lead department-level restaurant operations with a leadership approach grounded in Darden Core Values.
• Drive balanced results in sales and profits through established systems and processes.
• Develop and coach team members to ensure exceptional guest experiences.

Skills

Leadership

People development

Guest service

Culinary knowledge

Wine knowledge

Execution discipline

Job description

For this position, pay will be variable by location - See additional job details and benefits belowThe manager is responsible for leading department-level restaurant operations; models and demonstrates leadership that is grounded in the Darden Core Values. Successful performance is measured by consistent delivery of balanced results through our systems, methods, and procedures from the perspective of all our stakeholders. This leads to sustained growth in sales and profits achieved through personal, people, business and results leadership.Job Requirements* A minimum of 2 years, current, salaried management experience in a high-volume upscale restaurant or high-end resort restaurant* Strong passion for culinary excellence, wine knowledge, and guest service* Proven ability to develop team* Knowledge of systems, methods, and processes that contribute to great execution* Restaurant Managers receive competitive salary & quarterly bonus eligibility* Eligibility for medical, dental, and vision benefits* Company-paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance* 2 weeks paid vacations and up to 5 flex days in your first year* Paid Family and Medical Leave (up to 2 weeks after 1 year of service)* After one year of service* Company 401(k) with a match up to 120% on the first 6% of salary* Company paid Retirement Plus Benefits* Darden Employee Stock Purchase program* Discount program for 1,000 of merchants*State Benefits Overview