Restaurant Manager

Darden Restaurants Inc.; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

2 weeks paid vacation and up to 5 flex

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase program

Discount program for 1,000 merchants

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Job summary

Darden Restaurants Inc. in Overland Park, KS seeks a qualified Restaurant Manager to lead department-level restaurant operations, delivering consistent results through established systems and procedures.

The role emphasizes leadership grounded in Darden Core Values, guest service excellence, and culinary standards, with competitive salary and benefits. On-site position with opportunities for growth within our hospitality team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of current salaried management experience in a high-volume upscale restaurant or resort restaurant.
• Strong passion for culinary excellence, wine knowledge, and guest service.
• Proven ability to develop a team.
• Knowledge of systems, methods, and processes that contribute to great execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead department-level restaurant operations and demonstrate leadership grounded in the Darden Core Values.
• Drive balanced results through our systems, methods, and procedures for all stakeholders.
• Ensure consistent execution and guest satisfaction in a high-volume setting.

Skills

Guest service

Team leadership

Wine knowledge

Culinary excellence

Job description

Location: 11500 Nall Avenue, Overland Park, KS, 66209 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