Restaurant Manager

Darden Restaurants Inc.; Meridian (ID); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Quarterly bonus eligibility

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Company 401(k) with match

Stock Purchase program

Job summary

Darden Restaurants Inc. is seeking a Restaurant Manager in Meridian, ID to lead department-level operations and model leadership aligned with Darden Core Values.

The role focuses on delivering balanced results through our proven systems and procedures, impacting sales and guest experience. The manager will oversee a high-volume upscale environment, develop teams, and ensure exceptional service and culinary execution.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of salaried management experience in a high-volume upscale restaurant or high-end resort restaurant.
• Strong passion for culinary excellence and guest service.
• Proven ability to develop team and optimize execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead department-level restaurant operations.
• Model leadership consistent with company values and systems.
• Drive balanced results through people, business and results leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Team development

Operational excellence

Job description

Location: 3210 E Longwing Lane, Meridian, ID, 83642 For this position, pay will be variable by location - See additional job details and benefits below

The 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

Benefits

• 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