Restaurant Manager- Full Operations Leadership-Daytime Only

Nudy's Cafes; Havertown (Delaware County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Bonus potential

Paid time off (PTO)

Dental benefits

Flexible schedule

Company parties

Training & development

Job summary

Nudy’s Cafés in the Main Line region hires a Restaurant Manager to lead the full operation during daytime shifts, overseeing front-of-house and back-of-house, ensuring a welcoming guest experience, and driving consistent execution.

This hands-on leadership role emphasizes team development, scheduling, food safety, inventory, and local store performance. Daytime schedule, no nights, five days weekly, with growth opportunities and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of restaurant leadership experience
• Experience working in both dining room and kitchen environments
• Ability to lead a shift with confidence and accountability
• Strong understanding of guest experience and service flow, team leadership and coaching, food safety and cleanliness standards

Responsibilities

• Lead the Restaurant Experience: be present in dining room during peak hours, create a welcoming environment, ensure warm, attentive, efficient service
• Oversee the Full Operation: manager on duty for entire restaurant, guide front-of-house and back-of-house teams, ensure coordinated execution
• Drive Service & Performance: maintain 30-minute guest experience standard, support pacing, communication, teamwork
• Develop and Support Your Team: lead daily pre-shift meetings, coach staff, set clear expectations, address performance professionally
• Maintain Food Safety & Cleanliness Standards: daily line checks, temperature logs, uphold sanitation standards, keep guest-ready at all times
• Support Daily Business Operations: assist with inventory, cash reconciliation, daily reporting, staffing flow and shift execution

Skills

Restaurant leadership

Guest experience

Team leadership

Coaching

Food safety

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks

Restaurant Manager – Full Operations Leadership (Daytime Only)

Nudy’s Cafés | Main Line, PA

About the Opportunity

This is a full-scope restaurant leadership role where you are responsible for delivering an exceptional guest experience while leading all aspects of the operation during your shift — front of house, back of house, team performance, and execution.

If you are a hands‑on hospitality leader who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, takes pride in caring for both guests and team members, and enjoys running a highly organized, high‑performing shift — we would love to meet you.

About Nudy’s Cafés

Nudy’s is a family‑owned, growing restaurant group with 15 locations across Chester, Montgomery, and Delaware Counties — and expanding toward 25 units.

We are known for:

• Warm, welcoming hospitality
• Consistent, high‑quality food
• A loyal, returning guest base
• Efficient, fast‑paced service (30-minute experience)

At our core, we believe success comes from:

Hospitality, strong standards, consistent execution, and genuine care for our guests and team

The Role: What You’ll Do

As a Restaurant Manager, you will play a key role in delivering the Nudy’s experience every day.

Lead the Restaurant Experience

• Be present in the dining room during peak hours
• Create a welcoming, engaging environment for every guest
• Ensure service is warm, attentive, and efficient

Oversee the Full Operation

• You are the manager on duty, responsible for the entire restaurant
• Guide both front-of-house and back-of-house teams
• Ensure smooth, coordinated execution from kitchen to dining room

Drive Service & Performance

• Maintain our 30-minute guest experience standard
• Support strong pacing, communication, and teamwork
• Ensure food is prepared and delivered efficiently and accurately

Develop and Support Your Team

• Lead daily pre‑shift meetings and communication
• Coach, guide, and support team members
• Provide clear expectations and consistent follow‑through
• Address performance issues with professionalism and care

Maintain Food Safety & Cleanliness Standards

• Complete daily line checks and temperature logs
• Ensure all food safety and sanitation standards are met
• Keep the restaurant guest‑ready at all times

Support Daily Business Operations

• Assist with inventory and product management
• Handle cash reconciliation and daily reporting
• Coordinate staffing flow, breaks, and shift execution

Schedule

• 6:30 AM – approximately 4:30 PM
• Daytime‑only — no nights
• 5-day work week
• Weekends and holidays required

Why Managers Choose Nudy’s

• Daytime schedule only — no nights
• Company‑paid health insurance (major savings)
• $5,000 bonus potential
• Established, family‑owned brand (40+ years)
• Clear growth path: RM → AGM → GM → Multi‑Unit
• Structured operations with strong support systems
• Growing company with long‑term opportunity

What We’re Looking For

REQUIRED:

• 3–5+ years of restaurant leadership experience
• Experience working in both dining room and kitchen environments
• Ability to lead a shift with confidence and accountability
• Strong understanding of:
  • guest experience and service flow
  • team leadership and coaching
  • food safety and cleanliness standards

PREFERRED:

• ServSafe Manager Certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days)
• Experience in high‑volume breakfast, brunch, or casual dining environments

This Role May Not Be a Fit If You:

• Prefer a role focused only on customer service without operational ownership
• Have only worked in retail or café environments
• Are not comfortable leading both kitchen and service teams
• Prefer a more flexible or less structured management role
• Are not comfortable being active and on your feet throughout the day

Compensation

• $55,000 base salary
• $5,000 bonus potential
• Company-paid medical & dental benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO, sick time, and bereavement leave

Locations

We operate throughout the Main Line and surrounding suburbs.

Managers are assigned a primary location, with occasional support across nearby restaurants.

Final Word

• takes pride in creating a great guest experience
• enjoys leading and developing people
• values consistency and high standards
• wants to grow with a stable, expanding company

If you’re looking to join a team that cares deeply about hospitality and community —

The Nudy’s Promise

"We are dedicated to providing a handcrafted, neighborhood dining experience. Our goal is to make every guest feel welcome, nourished, and excited to return."

— Ray Nudy, Founder