Restaurant Manager

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen is a beloved restaurant chain known for its commitment to creating WOW! experiences for its guests through fast, friendly service and handcrafted, high-quality food served in a welcoming, feel-at-home environment. Established with the philosophy of valuing authenticity and dedication—the kind of team where members aren’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and get a little flour on their hands—Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen emphasizes refreshingly real hospitality. It is a place where employees and guests alike find a genuine, inviting atmosphere that inspires return visits. The team atmosphere fosters career growth and personal ambition, whether you’re looking to contribute for a year or build a long-term career with the company.

Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen is currently seeking a passionate Restaurant Manager who is motivated to lead strong teams, deliver exceptional guest experiences, and grow professionally within the company. This full-time managerial role is critical to the restaurant's success, involving overseeing daily operations, maintaining the highest standards of food quality, service, and cleanliness, and building an energized, collaborative workplace. The Restaurant Manager serves as a change-maker who motivates every team member to perform at their best and embodies the core values of hospitality that make Cheddar's unique.

The Restaurant Manager’s responsibilities include managing team members, orchestrating efficient workflows, driving sales and profitability by managing costs and optimizing revenue, and championing guest satisfaction by anticipating needs and resolving concerns promptly. Beyond operational leadership, this role also has strong accountability for compliance with health and safety standards, food and liquor regulations, and sanitation practices, ensuring a safe and professional environment for all. Additionally, the Restaurant Manager is instrumental in fostering team development through performance evaluations, ongoing training, and continuous feedback, supporting each individual’s growth and engagement.

By joining Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, team members enjoy comprehensive benefits that begin on day one, including a competitive weekly-paid salary in the $58,000 to $68,000 per year range and flexible work schedules. Employees benefit from discounts across all Darden-owned restaurants and the chance to advance within a company known for nurturing talent and brand development. Other key benefits include robust medical, dental, and vision insurance offerings, paid vacation and flexible days, a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching, paid parental and bereavement leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, life and critical illness insurance, adoption assistance, mental health counseling, tuition reimbursement, employee stock purchase plans, and quarterly bonuses.

This role is perfect for someone who values integrity and doing things the right way rather than the easy way. Candidates must be willing to work in-person at the Overland Park, KS location. Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion without discrimination based on protected characteristics. The company encourages all qualified individuals to apply and become part of their supportive and vibrant restaurant family.