NTG - Restaurant Manager

Nick the Greek is a well-established restaurant brand known for its commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences through high-quality food and excellent customer service. Located at 4127 Mitchell Road, Ceres, CA, Nick the Greek offers a vibrant atmosphere where guests can enjoy a variety of menu options that emphasize fresh ingredients and authentic flavors. The restaurant prides itself on maintaining a welcoming environment for both guests and employees, focusing on professionalism, efficiency, and community values. As part of the hospitality sector, Nick the Greek operates with a focus on continuous improvement, embracing innovation in marketing and sales strategies to stay competitive in the restaurant industry.

The role available at Nick the Greek is for a Restaurant Manager responsible for overseeing the comprehensive functional activities of the restaurant, including marketing, sales, accounting, and general administration. This is a full-time position offering an hourly wage starting at $24. The manager will play a crucial role in planning, directing, and coordinating operational tasks to ensure that the restaurant meets its financial goals and maintains its standard of excellence.

Key responsibilities include budget management, from setting monthly and annual sales goals to projecting profits and determining capital and staffing requirements. The manager must regularly review the restaurant's business environment and make necessary adjustments to staffing and inventory levels. Financial reporting, marketing program direction, and ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation regulations are integral parts of the role. The position demands hands-on leadership in hiring, evaluating, and if necessary, terminating staff, ensuring that employee performance supports the restaurant’s goals.

The Restaurant Manager will also manage scheduling, ensuring that staff shifts are communicated efficiently and that the restaurant's facilities are maintained to support high-quality food production at minimal cost. Guest satisfaction is prioritized through proper service, attentive employee conduct, and rapid response to customer needs. In addition to operational duties, the manager will handle contracts related to general maintenance and repairs of the facility.

Supervisory duties involve developing staff through selection, training, compensation, motivation, review, and, if necessary, termination. Maintaining sound employee relations and providing professional development guidance are also key elements. Essential skills for this role include strong oral and written communication, excellent guest relations, organization, planning, project management, professionalism, time management, and proficiency in budget, business, market, and risk analysis, alongside computer literacy and keyboard skills.

The ideal candidate will hold at least a high school diploma or equivalent. Prior restaurant management experience is beneficial but not mandatory. The working environment requires the manager to operate under varied conditions, including exposure to outdoor weather, mechanical parts, fumes, wet or humid areas, and elevated spaces. The role involves physical activities such as standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, and navigating challenging environments.

This position offers a strategic leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in dynamic restaurant settings, seeking to contribute to a brand known for its hospitality and quality. By joining Nick the Greek, the Restaurant Manager will be an integral part of a team dedicated to excellence, community engagement, and sustained business success.