Restaurant Manager

Dunkin'; Smithfield (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly salary

Paid training

Employee discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Dunkin' is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead the team, own the shift, and uphold Dunkin' brand standards. You’ll recruit, train, and coach staff while delivering fast, friendly guest service and maintaining profitability.

Join a fast-paced environment focused on excellence in service. This role rewards leadership with growth opportunities and a chance to build a strong local team that represents the Dunkin' brand in the community.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a fast-paced restaurant setting.
• Strong communication and guest-service orientation.
• Ability to train, coach, schedule, and motivate staff.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, coach, schedule, and motivate a winning team.
• Deliver fast, friendly, and accurate guest service.
• Maintain Dunkin’ brand standards for food quality and hospitality.
• Manage labor, food cost, inventory, cash controls, and profitability.
• Improve drive-thru speed and order accuracy.
• Keep the restaurant inspection-ready and EcoSure-ready daily.
• Maintain proper staffing and ensure shifts run smoothly.
• Address employee and guest concerns professionally.
• Create a positive, accountable, team-first culture.
• Lead by example and set the pace for the team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Coaching

Team building

Job description

Now Hiring: Dunkin’ Restaurant Manager

Lead the team. Own the shift. Set the standard.

Are you a confident leader who knows how to motivate a team, deliver results, and keep the energy strong—even during the morning rush? We’re looking for a dependable, hands‑on Restaurant Manager who can lead from the front and create a restaurant where employees and guests feel welcome.

Schedule Commitment

• Five-day workweek
• Minimum of 45 hours per week
• Flexible availability, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays
• Reliable attendance and punctuality are essential

What You’ll Own

• Recruit, train, coach, schedule, and motivate a winning team
• Deliver fast, friendly, and accurate guest service
• Maintain Dunkin’ brand standards for food quality, beverage accuracy, cleanliness, and hospitality
• Manage labor, food cost, inventory, cash controls, and restaurant profitability
• Improve drive‑thru speed and order accuracy
• Keep the restaurant inspection‑ready and EcoSure‑ready every day
• Maintain proper staffing and ensure shifts run smoothly
• Address employee and guest concerns professionally
• Create a positive, accountable, team‑first culture
• Lead by example—because great managers don’t just give directions; they set the pace

What We’re Looking For

• Previous restaurant management or strong leadership experience
• High energy, excellent communication, and a solutions‑first mindset
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills
• Confidence coaching employees and holding the team accountable
• Comfort working in a fast‑paced, results‑driven environment
• Commitment to Dunkin’ operational standards and exceptional guest service

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive weekly salary
• Five-day workweek
• Paid training
• Employee discounts
• Performance recognition
• Career advancement opportunities
• The opportunity to build and lead your own team
• This isn’t just a job—it’s your restaurant, your team, and your opportunity to make an impact.

Lead with energy. Manage with purpose. Keep your community running on Dunkin’.

Founded in 1950, Dunkin' is America's favorite all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods. Dunkin' is a market leader in the hot regular/decaf/flavored coffee, iced regular/decaf/flavored coffee, donut, bagel and muffin categories. Dunkin' has earned a No. 1 ranking for customer loyalty in the coffee category by Brand Keys for 14 years running. The company has more than 13,100 restaurants in 41 countries worldwide. Based in Canton, Mass., Dunkin' is part of the Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. family of companies.