Restaurant Manager

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen is an established restaurant brand dedicated to creating WOW! Experiences for every guest through fast and friendly service paired with handmade, high-quality food in a welcoming, feel-at-home atmosphere. Known for its vibrant culture that values authenticity and teamwork, Cheddar's encourages ambition whether you see your time here as a stepping stone or a long-term career. As part of the Darden restaurant family, one of the largest multi-brand restaurant operators in the United States, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen benefits from a robust network dedicated to developing people and brands, making it a place where employees not only work but thrive.

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Restaurant Manager to lead our team and drive the success of the restaurant. This full-time role offers a competitive salary range of $60,000 to $70,000 annually, with pay delivered weekly and a comprehensive benefits package that begins from day one. As a Restaurant Manager at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, you will play a critical role in overseeing daily restaurant operations. Your main responsibility will be managing and inspiring a team, ensuring smooth workflows, and maintaining high standards in service, food quality, and cleanliness.

This position demands a leader who can cultivate a positive, collaborative environment that motivates team members to perform at their best every day. You will be instrumental in executing operational strategies to drive sales and profitability, expertly managing labor and food costs while seeking ongoing opportunities to enhance revenue and operational efficiency. Your commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences will directly influence the restaurant's reputation for refreshingly real hospitality, where anticipating guest needs and promptly resolving concerns ensures every guest leaves with a WOW! experience.

In addition to operational oversight, you will be responsible for ensuring strict compliance with health and safety regulations, liquor laws, and sanitation standards, playing a vital role in protecting both guest and employee safety. Team member development is also a key focus area, requiring you to provide ongoing feedback, conduct performance evaluations, and lead continuous training programs to foster growth within your staff.

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen offers a dynamic and supportive workplace with flexible schedules, employee discounts across all Darden-owned restaurants, and unique advancement opportunities. Our Total Rewards benefits package includes industry-leading medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation and flex days, a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching, paid sick leave, parental leave, bereavement leave, disability coverage, life and accident insurance, adoption assistance, mental health counseling, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan, quarterly bonuses, and much more. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive culture and are an equal opportunity employer, welcoming diverse applicants.

If you are someone who takes pride in doing things the right way and enjoys leading teams in a fast-paced restaurant environment, we encourage you to apply today and join the Cheddar's family, where your leadership will help us continue to serve memorable meals and meaningful hospitality experiences every day.