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Restaurant Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

competitive salary
Career development opportunities
team environment
performance bonuses
employee discount
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off

Job Description

Jack in the Box is a leading quick-service restaurant (QSR) chain known for its innovative menu offerings and commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience. With a rich history of serving quality food and fostering a unique dining atmosphere, Jack in the Box has become a top-tier player in the fast-food industry. The company prides itself on a culture of continuous improvement, leadership development, and operational excellence, making it an exciting and dynamic workplace for professionals passionate about hospitality and food service.

The Restaurant Manager role at Jack in the Box is a critical leadership position within the organization. As a Restaurant Manager, you will be at the forefront of managing the people, processes, and technology that contribute to the restaurant's success and reputation. This role requires a hands-on leader who is energetic, passionate, and dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of restaurant excellence and guest satisfaction. You will lead a local team consisting of Team Leaders and Team Members, guiding them to meet and exceed service standards while fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.

The responsibilities extend beyond daily operations to include strategic problem-solving and priority setting to drive the store’s success. Collaboration is key, as you will work alongside your team and District Manager to create a cohesive and motivated restaurant community. This position also offers an excellent opportunity for personal and professional growth, allowing you to refine your management and leadership skills while gaining in-depth knowledge of the business operations.

A successful Restaurant Manager at Jack in the Box is someone who consistently seeks improvement opportunities and innovates ways to enhance the restaurant experience. You will be a role model for service excellence and team leadership, demonstrating a commitment to the company’s mission and values. Managing communication within the restaurant, across headquarters, and within the franchise is a key part of the role to ensure that best practices are shared, issues are resolved promptly, and the brand remains strong and consistent.

Jack in the Box emphasizes accountability, where the Restaurant Manager owns specific management and human resource functions critical to the operation and development of their team. This job is ideal for candidates who have a genuine passion for leading a team, are comfortable managing operational challenges, and are excited to contribute to a thriving, customer-focused environment. The company values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.

The employment type for this position is full-time, and while specific salary details are not provided, Jack in the Box is known for offering competitive and fair compensation. This role is perfect for candidates with a minimum of three years of experience in restaurant management within a fast-paced environment, ideally with full profit and loss (P&L) responsibilities. Prior experience in a QSR setting is highly desired. Internal candidates must have at least one year of experience as an Associate Manager or two years as a First Assistant Manager and be 100% certified in all workstations.

This Restaurant Manager position represents an outstanding career opportunity for professionals looking to advance their leadership capabilities in the restaurant industry. If you are driven, capable of fostering great teams, and eager to impact one of the industry’s leading brands positively, Jack in the Box invites you to apply and begin your journey toward a rewarding management career.

Job Requirements

  • high school diploma or GED
  • minimum 3 years of restaurant management experience in a fast-paced environment
  • experience with full P&L responsibilities
  • QSR experience preferred
  • internal promote candidates must have at least 1 year as associate manager or 2 years as first assistant manager
  • 100% certification in all workstations
  • strong leadership and communication skills
  • ability to foster team collaboration and meet high standards
  • willingness to role model effective leadership techniques

Job Qualifications

  • high school diploma or GED required
  • college degree preferred
  • minimum 3 years of restaurant management experience in a high-paced environment with full P&L responsibilities
  • QSR experience highly desired
  • internal promote experience of at least 1 year as associate manager and/or 2 years as first assistant manager
  • 100% certified in all workstations

Job Duties

  • be a role model for restaurant excellence and lead the team in service and satisfaction
  • ensure the team leaders and members meet standards and customer care needs
  • guide and support professional development for your team
  • partner with district manager and team leaders to support a collaborative restaurant community
  • manage communication between restaurant, headquarters and franchise to share best practices and solve issues
  • own and be accountable for specific restaurant management and human resource functions
  • continually look for ways to improve restaurant operations and team performance

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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