Restaurant Manager

Ontario Trillium Foundation; New Jersey; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with bonus opportunities

Flexible schedules

Career growth opportunities

Team-oriented environment

Employee discounts and perks

Job summary

The Ontario Trillium Foundation in New Jersey is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to oversee the kitchen operations. The role focuses on maintaining high food quality, coaching the kitchen team, managing inventory and costs, and ensuring compliance with sanitation standards. A strong leader with a passion for team development will thrive in this position, offering growth opportunities within a team-oriented environment. If you're ready to make an impact, apply today!

Qualifications

• Proven restaurant leadership experience as a manager, sous chef, or similar role.
• Strong team-building and coaching skills.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor the kitchen team.
• Monitor food preparation for adherence to standards.
• Oversee restaurant operations during shifts.
• Conduct line checks and ensure seamless execution.
• Develop and train kitchen staff.
• Manage financial aspects of kitchen operations.
• Maintain kitchen documentation up to date.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is in top working order.

Skills

team-building and coaching

problem-solving

high food quality standards

sanitation standards

inventory management

cost control

Job description

Restaurant Manager – Lead, Coach, and Elevate Culinary Excellence

We’re looking for an experienced Restaurant Manager to oversee the heart of our restaurant’s operations. In this leadership role, you’ll guide and develop our Heart of House (HOH) team, ensuring top-tier food quality, operational efficiency, and adherence to our high standards. If you’re passionate about team development, maintaining exceptional food standards, and creating a positive kitchen culture, we’d love to hear from you!

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• Competitive pay with bonus opportunities
• Flexible schedules to fit your lifestyle
• Career growth opportunities within the company
• A team-oriented environment where leadership is valued
• Employee discounts and perks

What You’ll Do:

• Lead, coach, and mentor the hourly kitchen team to maintain high service and food quality standards
• Actively monitor food preparation to ensure adherence to recipes, portioning, and food safety protocols
• Oversee restaurant operations during shifts, ensuring efficiency, cleanliness, and compliance with sanitation standards
• Conduct line checks and oversee production to ensure seamless execution
• Develop and train kitchen staff to build a strong talent pipeline and foster career growth
• Manage financial aspects of kitchen operations to meet business goals
• Ensure all kitchen documentation, recipe books, and training materials are up to date
• Maintain kitchen equipment, furniture, and fixtures to keep everything in top working order

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven restaurant leadership experience (restaurant Manager, Sous Chef, or similar role)
• Strong team-building and coaching skills
• Ability to maintain high food quality and sanitation standards
• Experience with inventory management and cost control
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

If you’re ready to take your leadership skills to the next level and make a lasting impact on our culinary operations, apply today!