
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Up to $22.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Monthly bonuses
Flexible work hours
Family friendly work hours
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Dedicated training
Leadership development
Referral program
employee discount
Job Description
Runza is a well-established and respected restaurant chain known for delivering exceptional food and service to its customers. With a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, Runza has built a reputation for being a place where employees are valued and work together to make a difference. The company focuses on fostering a positive work environment that supports growth, development, and community involvement. Runza operates with a dedication to maintaining high standards in every aspect of its business, from food preparation to customer service and overall restaurant management.
This Full-Time Restaurant Manager position at Runza offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team where your leadership skills and dedication will directly impact the success of the restaurant. With a competitive pay rate of up to $22.00 per hour plus bonus pay, this role emphasizes both operational excellence and team development. You will be responsible for overseeing all areas of the restaurant, ensuring that sales targets are met while controlling operating costs and maintaining compliance with company policies and health regulations.
In this role, you will ensure a professional and clean restaurant environment, uphold food quality and service consistency, and manage inventory and ordering processes. You will also lead recruitment, training, and development efforts, coaching team members and preparing them for future management opportunities. The position requires strong decision-making skills, the ability to handle pressure calmly, and excellent communication to resolve guest concerns and build a positive dining experience. The role also emphasizes scheduling efficiency, maintaining staffing levels within budget, and promoting a safe working environment for both employees and guests.
Runza encourages personal growth and leadership through dedicated training programs including the Runza University course, enabling managers to advance their skills in restaurant functions such as food preparation, sanitation, security, personnel management, and recordkeeping. The position includes weekend and holiday shifts with flexibility to accommodate family-friendly scheduling, making it a balanced career choice for driven individuals. Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, paid time off, and referral programs complement the compensation package to provide security and well-being for employees.
This role is ideal for a self-motivated individual with prior successful restaurant management experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses a professional appearance and positive attitude. If you are passionate about delivering top-notch restaurant experiences and eager to develop a strong team culture, this opportunity at Runza offers a rewarding career path where your efforts truly make what matters.
This Full-Time Restaurant Manager position at Runza offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team where your leadership skills and dedication will directly impact the success of the restaurant. With a competitive pay rate of up to $22.00 per hour plus bonus pay, this role emphasizes both operational excellence and team development. You will be responsible for overseeing all areas of the restaurant, ensuring that sales targets are met while controlling operating costs and maintaining compliance with company policies and health regulations.
In this role, you will ensure a professional and clean restaurant environment, uphold food quality and service consistency, and manage inventory and ordering processes. You will also lead recruitment, training, and development efforts, coaching team members and preparing them for future management opportunities. The position requires strong decision-making skills, the ability to handle pressure calmly, and excellent communication to resolve guest concerns and build a positive dining experience. The role also emphasizes scheduling efficiency, maintaining staffing levels within budget, and promoting a safe working environment for both employees and guests.
Runza encourages personal growth and leadership through dedicated training programs including the Runza University course, enabling managers to advance their skills in restaurant functions such as food preparation, sanitation, security, personnel management, and recordkeeping. The position includes weekend and holiday shifts with flexibility to accommodate family-friendly scheduling, making it a balanced career choice for driven individuals. Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, paid time off, and referral programs complement the compensation package to provide security and well-being for employees.
This role is ideal for a self-motivated individual with prior successful restaurant management experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses a professional appearance and positive attitude. If you are passionate about delivering top-notch restaurant experiences and eager to develop a strong team culture, this opportunity at Runza offers a rewarding career path where your efforts truly make what matters.
Job Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- High school diploma or its equivalent
- Proficient in typical computer software programs
- Proficient in restaurant management functions including food planning, purchasing, sanitation, and personnel management
- Must attend and successfully complete Runza University
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
- Must be eligible to work in the United States
- Must pass a criminal background check
- Available to work nights, weekends, and holidays
- Willingness to work extended hours as needed
- Ability to perform all functions at the restaurant level
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods, bend, grasp, twist, push/pull, lift up to 60 pounds, and perform repetitive hand and wrist motions
- Comfortable working with hot, cold, and hazardous equipment and cleaning supplies
- Previous restaurant management experience
Job Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- High school diploma or its equivalent (i.e. G.E.D.)
- Proficient in typical computer software programs (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Proficient in the following dimensions of restaurant functions: food planning and preparation, purchasing, sanitation, security, company policies and procedures, personnel management, recordkeeping, and preparation of reports
- Must attend and successfully complete Runza University
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
- Must be eligible to work in the United States
- Must pass a criminal background check
- Prior successful restaurant management experience
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- Leadership abilities
- Dependable
- Able to work well under pressure
- Pleasant, polite, and outgoing disposition
- Open to change and receptive to feedback
- Professional and well-groomed appearance
Job Duties
- Oversee and manage all areas of the restaurant and make final decisions on matters of importance
- Adhere to company standards and service levels to increase sales and minimize operating costs
- Ensure compliance with operational standards, company policies, and Health Department standards and regulations
- Maintain professional restaurant image, including restaurant cleanliness, proper uniforms, and appearance standards
- Responsible for ensuring consistent high quality of food and service
- Supervise portion control and quantities of preparation to minimize waste
- Estimate supplies and resale needs, place orders with distributors, and schedule delivery
- Track and report inventory in accordance with company policies and procedures
- Ensure positive guest service in all areas
- Respond to complaints, taking any and all appropriate actions to turn dissatisfied guests into return guests
- Ensure a safe working and guest environment
- Manage shifts which includes daily decision making, scheduling, planning while upholding standards, product quality, and cleanliness
- Prepare weekly schedules and ensure that the restaurant is staffed for all shifts, while scheduling at or below target hours
- Maintain an accurate and up-to-date plan of restaurant staffing needs
- Recruit, interview, and hire team members as needed
- Oversee the training of team members, ensuring that team members are trained using Runza training guides
- Develop team members by providing ongoing feedback, establishing performance expectations, and by conducting check-ins
- Discipline team members as needed
- Mentor and promote team members to become management candidates
- Provide strong presence in local community and high level of community involvement
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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