Restaurant Manager - Hammond, LA

Church's Chicken; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Restaurant General Manager to lead a team in delivering exceptional dining experiences. This role involves overseeing all restaurant operations, ensuring compliance with laws, managing budgets, and fostering a positive work environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the restaurant industry, excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Join a dynamic team where your leadership will directly impact the success of the restaurant and the happiness of its guests. If you are ready to take on a rewarding challenge, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• 1+ year of supervisory experience in the restaurant industry.
• Knowledge of labor cost reporting and operational procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure superior guest experience and achieve sales goals.
• Train team members and resolve guest complaints effectively.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Conflict Resolution

Customer Satisfaction Improvement

Employee Development

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

Reports To (Title): Market Leader

Department: Field Operations

Job Summary: The Church’s Restaurant General Manager is passionate about providing our guests a high quality, value oriented dining experience with friendly, quick, accurate service in a clean and safe environment. The RGM is responsible and accountable for all of the business activities in one restaurant location, specifically to:

• Provide a superior and memorable experience for all guests.
• Achieve sales goals.
• Control expenses to budget or better.
• Create an environment where team members are engaged in doing their jobs and encouraged to grow while delivering exceptional service.
• The Church’s Restaurant General Manager direct reports usually include an Assistant Restaurant General Manager and/or Shift Leader. The number of direct reports may vary by location based on total sales volume, sales and geographic location of the restaurant.

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Creates an in store service environment that exceeds guest expectations with regards to friendly, quick, and accurate service. Builds team understanding and commitment to guest service standards.
• Communicates and follows-up with guests to obtain feedback and identify service and food quality improvement opportunities.
• Assists and resolves all guest complaints in-person or by phone. Apply the “listen, apologize, satisfy and thank” model to all guest complaints.
• Ensures all incoming calls are handled in a prompt, courteous, and professional manner.
• Directs and conducts regular training with team members.
• Provides regular feedback to all team members and identifies areas for improvement.
• Works with direct reports to cross-train and assist in the development of new skills.
• Creates a workplace where team members strive to do their best, are rewarded for performance, and have fun.
• Ensures that federal, state and local laws, regulations, and ordinances are practiced and enforced.
• Maintains a clean and safe restaurant for guests and team members.
• Responsible for budgets and makes adjustments as needed.
• Ensures compliance with labor laws.
• Understands, enforces and adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Maintains restaurant inventory and ensures accessibility and organization.
• Responsible for routine maintenance and repairs on all equipment.
• Prepares and analyzes operation reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements (Education, Qualifications, Experience):

• High school diploma or GED required. Must have (1) year of supervisory experience working in the restaurant industry.
• Successfully complete all training and make a passing score on all applicable tests.

Position Qualifications/Functional Skills:

• Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of valid insurance.
• Must be able to work a minimum of 50 – 55 hours per week. Must be available to work a flexible shift including weekends.
• Knowledge of all restaurant policies, practices and operational and human resources procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of labor cost reporting, operating statements, and other business-related reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact professionally with individuals at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of profit and loss statements.
• Ability to implement policies and procedures.
• Skilled in developing employees by coaching, counseling, and building strong work habits.
• Continuously working to improve customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of recruiting and interviewing potential team members.
• Ability to supervise others.
• Manage conflict resolution.
• Create and maintain a positive work environment.