Restaurant Manager

Askar Brands; New Milford (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Askar Brands is seeking a Restaurant Manager for a Dunkin outlet in New Milford, CT. You will oversee daily operations, coach the team, ensure quality and safety, and drive sales and profitability while maintaining a welcoming environment for guests and employees.

Responsibilities include managing labor, inventories, and financial controls, implementing promotions, and leading performance reviews. Strong English communication and leadership experience are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in retail, restaurant or hospitality.
• Fluent in spoken and written English; basic computer and math skills.
• College degree preferred but not mandatory for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day restaurant operations and uphold Dunkin brand standards.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences and maintain a guest-first culture.
• Oversee food quality, safety, cleanliness, and sanitation.
• Direct labor, inventory, and cost controls to optimize profitability.
• Recruit, onboard, train, and develop team members; conduct performance reviews.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Fluent English

Basic math

Leadership experience

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.