Restaurant Manager

Chit Chat Diner; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Chit Chat Diner in West Orange, NJ is seeking an experienced Manager/Shift Leader to guide our team and deliver a memorable dining experience. You will oversee day-to-day operations, staff scheduling, training, and ensuring high standards across service, safety and guest satisfaction.

Candidates should have 2–3 years restaurant management, hospitality background, flexible shifts including nights and weekends, and be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years restaurant management experience.
• Food Service background.
• Hospitality or hotel/restaurant management degree is a plus.
• Bi-lingual is a plus.
• Certifications in Serve Safe Food and Serve Safe Alcohol are a plus.
• Flexible to work different shifts, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Day to Day operations.
• Weekly Schedules of staff.
• Training and feedback to staff in a consistent manner.
• Daily shift schedules and making sure there is coverage during breaks.
• Expo food (as needed).
• Bartend (as needed).

Skills

Restaurant management

Staff training

Leadership

Communication

Education

Degree in Hospitality or Hotel/Restaurant Management

Tools

Serve Safe Certification

Serve Safe Alcohol Certification

Job description

About the Job:

Are you ready for a dynamic, fast paced environment that pleases and grabs patrons from every sense? Where you are transported to a luxurious dining experience like no other around? Then the Chit Chat Diner in West Orange, NJ is the place for you! This is NOT your typical diner!

We are looking for experienced Manager/Shift Leader in the food industry that can lead our team members, give our diners a unique and memorable experience and manage the store to the highest of standards. If you are looking for a challenge and your next thrilling career move, then we want you!

Manager/Shift Leader Responsibilities Include:

• Day to Day operations.
• Weekly Schedules of staff.
• Training and feedback to staff in a consistent manner.
• Daily shift schedules and making sure there is coverage during breaks.
• Expo food (as needed).
• Bartend (as needed).
• Must be able to lift 30lbs+.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to bend.

Qualifications for Manager/Shift Leader Include:

• At least 2-3 years restaurant management experience.
• Food Service Background.
• A degree in Hospitality or Hotel/Restaurant Management is a plus.
• Bi-lingual is a plus.
• Serve Safe Food and Serve Safe Alcohol Certifications also a plus.
• Technical skills required.
• Must be flexible and able to work different shifts, including nights and weekends.

Characteristics and Skills to be successful:

• Must be able to multi-task and work well as a team.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Communication.
• Time Management.
• Problem Solving.
• Work Ethic.
• Leadership.
• Attention to Detail.

Weekdays work best between 3-5pm.