Restaurant Manager

Darden Restaurants Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Restaurant Manager to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a passionate team in a vibrant environment, ensuring that every guest experience is exceptional. With a strong commitment to quality of life, the company provides a flexible work schedule, competitive pay, and numerous benefits including vacation time and health insurance. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are dedicated to fostering a family-oriented culture, this position is perfect for you. Join a winning family that values growth and community involvement while making a significant impact in the hospitality sector.

Benefits

Vacation and Flex time (up to 3 weeks paid time off within 1st year)

Free Employee Assistance Program

Paternity and Maternity leave

Company 401(k) with a match

Discounts at over 100,000 merchants

Company-paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance

Darden Employee Stock Purchase program at 15% discount

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills with a focus on customer service and team management.
• Experience in restaurant operations and a passion for hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage restaurant teams to deliver exceptional service.
• Ensure operational excellence and adherence to safety protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Team Management

Operational Excellence

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management

Tools

Point of Sale Systems

Scheduling Software

Job description

8115 Brier Creek Parkway, Raleigh NC 27617-7598

Job Description

For this position pay will be variable by location - See additional job details and benefits below.

Our Winning Family Starts With You! Check out these great benefits:

Commitment to Quality of Life

1. Restaurant Managers regularly work no more than 50 hours per week with 2 days off
2. Consistently enjoy one weekend off per month
3. Vacation and Flex time (up to 3 weeks paid time off within 1st year)
4. Free Employee Assistance Program for work-life balance support
5. Paternity and Maternity leave
6. Paid time for the care of a family member (after 1 year of service)

Career Advancement for Restaurant Managers and General Managers

1. Over 870 restaurants located across the U.S. and Canada
2. Significant, specific and ongoing training and development to grow career in hospitality - 99% of General Managers and Directors of Operations promoted from within

Weekly Pay with Strong Benefits That Matter

1. Restaurant Managers receive competitive base salary & quarterly bonus eligibility
2. Immediate eligibility for medical, dental and vision insurance
3. Company-paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
4. Discounts at over 100,000 merchants (Cell phones, daycare, clothes, etc.)

After one year of service:

1. Company 401(k) with a match up to 120% on the first 6% of earnings
2. Company-paid Retirement Plus Benefit of 1.5% of eligible salary to your 401(k) account
3. Darden Employee Stock Purchase program at 15% discount

Local Community Involvement

1. Donated more than 44 million pounds of food to provide hunger relief
2. $30.4 million in grants to our team members through our emergency assistance fund
3. $6.5 million donated to food banks across all 50 states, supporting the communities we serve in the fight against hunger

Safety & Sanitation

One of our top priorities is our commitment to the safety of our guests, team members, and managers, and we continue to align our Covid-19 protocols with CDC guidelines.

Our Restaurant Managers report to the General Manager and are accountable for taking initiative, being people-focused, and results-oriented. They are responsible for leading their teams with a passion for service, a strong desire to win, and an ability to build relationships. We pride ourselves on an environment that gives our restaurant managers an increased degree of flexibility to help balance their busy lives.

At Olive Garden, family is not just something, it is everything. To us, family is all about acceptance, support, and strength. At Olive Garden, “We’re All Family Here!” #MyOliveGardenFam