Salary Manager

Jose Pepper's Restaurants; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Full benefits package

2 weeks PTO after first 6 months

Growth opportunities within the company

Job summary

Jose Pepper's Restaurants is seeking a Salaried Restaurant Manager in the Greater Kansas City area. The ideal candidate will lead a high-performing team, manage daily operations, and drive exceptional guest service in a busy restaurant environment.

Responsibilities include training staff, overseeing labor costs, and maintaining health code standards. We offer a competitive salary and full benefits package, along with an opportunity to grow with our expanding restaurant group.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of restaurant management experience in a high-volume, full-service environment.
• Strong ability to manage people, labor, and financials.
• Hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, busy restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Lead, hire, train, schedule, and develop a high-performing team.
• Manage labor costs, cost of goods, and daily operations.
• Oversee health code standards and employee retention.
• Drive exceptional guest service and positive team culture.

Skills

Team leadership

Guest service

P&L management

Inventory management

Training and development

Job description

Salaried Restaurant Manager – Jose Pepper’s

Greater Kansas City Area, Locally owned and operated restaurant group is looking for a salaried restaurant manager with strong people skills, the ability to motivate and lead a team, and a passion for delivering outstanding face‑to‑face guest service. We own and operate multiple full‑service restaurants (including Jose Pepper’s and Cactus Grill) with more openings on the horizon. Our success is built on treating guests and team members with respect and kindness while delivering bold Tex‑Mex flavors, fresh classics, sizzling fajitas, and amazing service. We see consistent sales growth every year, and we’re looking for strong leadership to keep that momentum going across the Greater Kansas City area.

Responsibilities

• Lead, hire, train, schedule, and develop a high‑performing team across both front of house and back of house
• Manage labor costs, cost of goods, inventory, and daily operations to deliver fresh, safe, and profitable results
• Oversee health code standards, employee retention, and consistent execution in a high‑volume environment
• Drive exceptional guest service and a positive team culture
• Work hands‑on with the team to maintain a clean, energetic, and welcoming restaurant

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package (salaried position)
• Full benefits package
• 2 weeks PTO after first 6 months
• Opportunity to grow with a successful, expanding local group

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of restaurant management experience in a high‑volume, full‑service environment
• Proven ability to manage people, labor, and financials (strong P&L understanding)
• Positive, approachable, hands‑on leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, busy restaurant
• Passion for team development and guest service

Schedule

Managers typically work 45–55 hours per week on average. We respect work‑life balance and understand that life happens. If you’re looking for a restaurant group that truly values its people — come join the Jose Pepper’s family in the Greater Kansas City area!

Apply today at josepeppers.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.