Restaurant Manager: Growth, Balance & Leadership Impact

Darden Restaurants Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase

Career advancement

Job summary

Olive Garden by Darden Restaurants Inc. in Columbia, SC is hiring Restaurant Managers.

You will lead teams to deliver exceptional hospitality, drive results, and report to the General Manager, balancing a busy schedule with flexibility and a strong focus on service. The position offers competitive base salary with quarterly bonus eligibility, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) with match after one year, tuition reimbursement, and stock purchase plans as you advance within our 870-plus restaurants

Qualifications

• Leads restaurant teams to deliver exceptional hospitality and service.
• Manages daily operations with a focus on guest satisfaction and efficiency.
• Demonstrates initiative, strong communication, and relationship-building within the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead restaurant teams to deliver service and results.
• Balance busy schedules with flexibility for work-life balance.
• Report to General Manager and drive a culture of hospitality and accountability.

Skills

People leadership

Customer service

Operations management

Budget management

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Olive Garden by Darden Restaurants Inc. in Columbia, SC is hiring Restaurant Managers.

You will lead teams to deliver exceptional hospitality, drive results, and report to the General Manager, balancing a busy schedule with flexibility and a strong focus on service. The position offers competitive base salary with quarterly bonus eligibility, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) with match after one year, tuition reimbursement, and stock purchase plans as you advance within our 870-plus restaurants