Restaurant Manager: Lead Teams, Boost Sales & Service

Socket.dev; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Flexible scheduling

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid training

Free shift meals

Tuition assistance

Leadership development and advancement

Employee referral bonuses

Recognition programs

Job summary

Socket.dev is hiring a Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations in a fast-paced environment and develop a high-performing team. You will oversee scheduling, inventory, and guest experiences while driving sales and maintaining standards.

The role requires 2+ years in leadership within QSR/retail/hospitality, strong communication skills, and familiarity with scheduling and inventory systems such as CrunchTime or HotSchedules. Flexibility and a focus on guest satisfaction are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of leadership experience in QSR, retail, or hospitality.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Experience hiring, training, and developing employees.
• Experience with scheduling and inventory management.
• Strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage daily operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with CrunchTime, HotSchedules, or similar systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team to deliver exceptional guest service.
• Hire, train, and retain team members.
• Manage daily restaurant operations and maintain company standards.
• Drive sales while managing labor, inventory, and operating costs.
• Create employee schedules and monitor staffing needs.
• Manage inventory, invoices, and back-office processes.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
• Resolve guest and employee concerns professionally.
• Partner with retail and store leadership to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Hiring

Scheduling

Inventory management

Operations management

Customer service

Broad systems knowledge

Tools

CrunchTime

HotSchedules

Job description

Socket.dev is hiring a Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations in a fast-paced environment and develop a high-performing team. You will oversee scheduling, inventory, and guest experiences while driving sales and maintaining standards.

The role requires 2+ years in leadership within QSR/retail/hospitality, strong communication skills, and familiarity with scheduling and inventory systems such as CrunchTime or HotSchedules. Flexibility and a focus on guest satisfaction are essential.