Restaurant Manager

Newk's Eatery; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Paid training and leadership develop

Career growth opportunities within a }

Employee meal discounts

Job summary

Newk’s Eatery in Wichita, KS seeks an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations, train and motivate the team, and deliver exceptional guest experiences.

You will manage scheduling, labor, inventory, and P&L accountability while upholding Newk’s southern hospitality standards. Competitive pay and growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of restaurant management experience, fast casual or casual dining preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with scheduling, labor management, and P&L accountability is preferred, but not required.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards.
• Passion for coaching teams and creating excellent guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily restaurant operations to ensure outstanding food quality, service, cleanliness, and efficiency
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop team members and shift leaders
• Create schedules, manage labor costs, and optimize productivity
• Monitor inventory, ordering, and food cost controls
• Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety standards, and health regulations
• Deliver exceptional guest service and resolve concerns professionally
• Foster a positive team culture focused on accountability, growth, and hospitality

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Problem-solving

Guest service

Job description

Restaurant Manager – Newk's Eatery

Are you a motivated leader with a passion for hospitality, team development, and delivering exceptional guest experiences? Newk’s Eatery is looking for an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations, inspire team members, and help drive success in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment the Newk's southern hospitality way!

We currently have General Manager and Assistant Manager positions available for our growing locations in Wichita! Salary is based on experience.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee daily restaurant operations to ensure outstanding food quality, service, cleanliness, and efficiency
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop team members and shift leaders
• Create schedules, manage labor costs, and optimize productivity
• Monitor inventory, ordering, and food cost controls
• Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety standards, and health regulations
• Deliver exceptional guest service and resolve concerns professionally
• Foster a positive team culture focused on accountability, growth, and hospitality

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of restaurant management experience (fast casual or casual dining preferred)
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with scheduling, labor management, and P&L accountability is preferred, but not required
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards
• Passion for coaching teams and creating excellent guest experiences
• Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Paid training and leadership development
• Career growth opportunities within a growing franchise organization
• Employee meal discounts

At Newk’s Eatery, we believe great food starts with great people. If you’re ready to lead a high-energy team, create memorable guest experiences, and grow your career, we’d love to meet you.