Restaurant Manager in Training: Lead, Coach & Optimize

Carlisle Corporation; Gautier (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Wendy’s in Gautier, MS is seeking a Restaurant Manager to support the General Manager by coaching the team and shaping a fun, respectful work environment. You’ll identify top talent, place people where they fit best, and manage daily operations with a focus on profitability and guest satisfaction.

You will lead training, develop crew, monitor service quality, and ensure compliance with all policies and laws. The role emphasizes teamwork, performance coaching, and achieving store objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching and developing restaurant crew.
• Ability to schedule staff to meet demand and control labor costs.
• Strong focus on customer service and satisfaction.
• Experience training staff and enabling ongoing development.
• Familiarity with P&L and budget awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train restaurant crew to deliver high-quality service and product standards.
• Support daily operations and ensure compliance with company procedures and policies.
• Monitor service times, guest satisfaction, and cleanliness; take corrective actions as needed.
• Oversee inventory, food safety, and sanitation practices during shifts.
• Assist in staffing, scheduling, and ensuring proper coverage across all shifts.

Skills

People management

Scheduling

Customer service

Training & development

P&L awareness

Job description

Wendy’s in Gautier, MS is seeking a Restaurant Manager to support the General Manager by coaching the team and shaping a fun, respectful work environment. You’ll identify top talent, place people where they fit best, and manage daily operations with a focus on profitability and guest satisfaction.

You will lead training, develop crew, monitor service quality, and ensure compliance with all policies and laws. The role emphasizes teamwork, performance coaching, and achieving store objectives.