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Restaurant Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $68,640.00 - $75,900.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Flexible
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Benefits

competitive base salary
weekly pay
quarterly bonus eligibility
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
voluntary benefits
401(K) retirement savings plan with company match
Paid vacation
Dining Discounts

Job Description

Red Lobster is a renowned full-service casual dining restaurant chain specializing in high-quality seafood and beverage offerings. With a strong commitment to exceptional guest experiences and culinary excellence, Red Lobster has built a reputation as a leader in the seafood restaurant industry. The company prides itself on creating a warm and welcoming environment for guests, while fostering growth and development opportunities for its employees. As a restaurant, Red Lobster places emphasis on quality service, food safety, and a team-oriented culture, ensuring every dining experience meets the highest standards.

As a Restaurant Manager at Red Lobster, you will play a pivotal role in leading and overseeing the daily operations of the restaurant. This position focuses heavily on driving sales, enhancing guest satisfaction, and ensuring that all seafood and beverage services meet the brand's quality standards. With direct responsibility for hiring, training, and inspiring the staff, you will create a motivating and positive work environment that encourages team development and high performance. The role requires a hands-on leadership approach combined with strong business acumen to achieve operational goals.

You will manage team performance by conducting evaluations, offering training, coaching, and discipline when necessary. Compliance with employment policies and strict adherence to safe food handling practices and cleanliness are essential to maintaining the restaurant's reputation and guest safety. The operating hours run from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., supporting a balanced schedule and work-life harmony.

Red Lobster offers a comprehensive training program designed to fast track your career growth within the company. This includes in-restaurant training, individual development plans, ongoing certification programs, and leadership mentoring. The company is deeply invested in the professional advancement and flexibility of its Restaurant Managers, offering competitive salaries and a range of benefits to support your quality of life. With quarterly bonus eligibility, immediate medical, dental, and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid vacation, and dining discounts, Red Lobster ensures that its managers are rewarded and valued.

This role is ideal for individuals with a passion for restaurant operations and guest service, who seek to build a fulfilling career in the hospitality industry while enjoying a collaborative and dynamic working environment. Salary for the Restaurant Manager position ranges from USD $68,640 to USD $75,900 per year, reflecting the importance of this leadership role in delivering excellent dining experiences and operational success at Red Lobster.

Job Requirements

  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • 1+ years management or supervisory experience in restaurant, hotel, retail or general business required
  • 2+ years casual dining or full-service restaurant management experience preferred
  • ServSafe, local and state certifications or the ability to obtain required
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job Qualifications

  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • 1+ years management or supervisory experience in restaurant, hotel, retail or general business required
  • 2+ years casual dining or full-service restaurant management experience preferred
  • ServSafe, local and state certifications or the ability to obtain required
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job Duties

  • Driving sales and guest satisfaction
  • Creating a fun safe environment for team members to develop
  • Ensuring compliance with all employment policies
  • Managing performance of team members, including conducting performance evaluations, training, coaching, and discipline
  • Selecting top talent to add to our winning team
  • Understanding and practicing safe food handling procedures while maintaining a clean and safe environment for guests at all times

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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