Restaurant Manager — Lead Guest Experience & Team Growth

Newk's Eatery; Kansas; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid training

Career growth opportunities

Employee meal discounts

Job summary

Newk’s Eatery in Wichita is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations, inspire team members, and deliver exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced, hospitality-driven environment.

You will recruit, train, and coach staff while managing schedules, labor costs, and food quality controls, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Flexible availability for nights, weekends, and holidays is required.

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.

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

Restaurant management

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Scheduling

Labor management

P&L accountability

Adaptability

Guest experience

Flexible availability

Job description

Newk’s Eatery in Wichita is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations, inspire team members, and deliver exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced, hospitality-driven environment.

You will recruit, train, and coach staff while managing schedules, labor costs, and food quality controls, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Flexible availability for nights, weekends, and holidays is required.