Restaurant Manager

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen is a vibrant restaurant brand dedicated to creating WOW! Experiences for their Guests by delivering fast, friendly service along with handmade, quality food in a feel-at-home atmosphere. Founded with a passion for food and hospitality, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen stands out by valuing authenticity and the spirit of teamwork, where employees are encouraged to get a little flour on their hands and be refreshingly real in their work. This dynamic company offers not just a job but a place where ambition can lead to lasting career growth, whether a person stays for a year or chooses to develop a lifelong career within the organization.

As part of an expansive network of restaurants under the Darden umbrella, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen benefits from a long-standing reputation for developing people and brands. Located in Cincinnati, OH, this full-time Restaurant Manager position offers a competitive salary range from $60,000 to $70,000 annually, with pay provided weekly. The restaurant prides itself on its warm and inviting workplace culture and offers flexible work schedules to help team members balance their professional and personal lives.

The role of the Restaurant Manager at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen is fundamental to the success of the restaurant operations and the guest experience. This role involves overseeing daily restaurant operations by leading a team of dedicated Team Members, managing efficient workflows, and maintaining high standards of service, food quality, and cleanliness. The Restaurant Manager is tasked with cultivating a positive, collaborative work environment that inspires engagement and top performance, setting the tone for team motivation.

A critical part of the job is driving sales and profitability by executing operational strategies that manage labor and food costs effectively. The manager must continually identify new opportunities to optimize revenue and operational efficiency. Additionally, delivering exceptional guest experiences is a top priority; this is achieved by championing the restaurant's refreshingly real hospitality, anticipating guest needs, and promptly resolving any concerns to guarantee a WOW! experience for every visitor.

Compliance is also a key responsibility, ensuring that the restaurant adheres to health and safety regulations, liquor laws, and sanitation practices meticulously. The Restaurant Manager also plays a pivotal role in team development by providing regular feedback, conducting performance evaluations, and leading ongoing training initiatives to help employees grow professionally.

Joining Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen means enjoying a comprehensive benefits package right from day one. These include industry-leading medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation and flex days, 401(k) retirement plans with company matching, paid parental and bereavement leave, and much more. Employees can also take advantage of mental health counseling, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan, quarterly bonuses, adoption assistance, and disability insurance. The company fosters a work culture where doing things the right way matters, and it encourages applicants from all backgrounds who share these values to apply. Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming and encouraging diversity and inclusion in all their hiring practices.