Restaurant Manager - Milton, FL

Cajun Funding Corp; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cajun Funding Corp is seeking a General Manager for Church's Chicken. The role involves managing restaurant operations to ensure a high-quality dining experience. Responsibilities include staff training, guest satisfaction, and compliance with regulations.

Candidates must have at least 1 year of supervisory experience and a high school diploma. The job requires excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to creating a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience in the restaurant industry.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of valid insurance.
• Ability to work 50–55 hours per week, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Create a service environment that exceeds guest expectations.
• Handle guest complaints professionally.
• Direct training and provide feedback to team members.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Knowledge of restaurant operations

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Reports To: 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.

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.
• Applies 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.

Church’s Chicken is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes hiring and employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.