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Restaurant Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $64,350.00 - $71,600.00
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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
401(k) with Company Match
Paid vacation
Dining Discounts

Job Description

Red Lobster is a well-established casual dining restaurant company recognized for its high-quality seafood offerings and exceptional guest experiences. Operating within the competitive restaurant industry, Red Lobster prides itself on delivering fresh seafood and innovative dishes, complemented by excellent service in a welcoming, fun environment. With a strong reputation and presence nationwide, Red Lobster focuses not only on culinary excellence but also on fostering a positive workplace culture for its employees. The company is committed to providing opportunities for professional growth, work-life balance, and competitive compensation for its team members.

The role of Restaurant Manager at Red Lobster is a dynamic and rewarding position that places you at the heart of the restaurant operations. This role offers the unique opportunity to lead a team dedicated to delivering outstanding seafood and beverage service while ensuring guest satisfaction is maximized. As a Restaurant Manager, you will be responsible for hiring, training, and inspiring team members, creating a stimulating and safe environment where employees can thrive and develop their skills. Maintaining compliance with employment policies and overseeing team performance through evaluations, coaching, and discipline are key aspects of this leadership role.

In this position, you will drive sales growth and elevate guest experiences by ensuring the highest standards of service are met consistently. Understanding and practicing safe food handling procedures is crucial, as is maintaining a clean and safe environment for all guests and staff. Red Lobster offers a comprehensive in-restaurant training program tailored for new managers, accompanied by ongoing development and certification initiatives to help you excel. The company also emphasizes mentorship and career advancement, encouraging managers to fast track their career paths and achieve long-term professional goals.

Work-life balance is taken seriously at Red Lobster, with operating hours set between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m., helping to avoid early mornings and late nights, which supports a healthy personal and family life. The compensation package is competitive and includes base salary, weekly pay, and quarterly bonus eligibility, paired with immediate benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance. Additional benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, a 401(k) plan with company matching, paid vacation, and dining discounts. This robust benefits plan reflects the company’s commitment to rewarding and supporting its managers.

Joining Red Lobster as a Restaurant Manager means becoming part of a nationally respected brand that invests deeply in its people and their development. This career path not only offers financial rewards but also the chance to cultivate leadership abilities in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment. If you are passionate about restaurant management and seafood, and you want to grow within a company that values its employees, this role offers an excellent opportunity to advance your career while enjoying meaningful work and a supportive workplace culture.

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
  • 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 the 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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