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Restaurant Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $51,900.00 - $57,200.00
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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 leading seafood restaurant chain widely recognized for its commitment to delivering fresh, high-quality seafood dishes and an exceptional dining experience. Known for its warm and inviting atmosphere, Red Lobster has built a reputation as a place where families and friends come together to enjoy memorable meals. The company prides itself on its dedication to customer satisfaction, innovation in menu offerings, and an inclusive workplace culture that fosters growth and development for its team members. With locations across the country, Red Lobster remains a popular choice for seafood lovers seeking a casual yet refined dining environment.

As a Restaurant Manager at Red Lobster, you will play an essential role in overseeing daily restaurant operations with a strong focus on providing outstanding seafood and beverage service. This position is perfect for individuals passionate about hospitality and leadership, who want to drive both sales and guest satisfaction within a dynamic team setting. You will be responsible for hiring, training, and motivating staff to ensure the restaurant maintains its high standards and stands out in a competitive market.

Your responsibilities will include creating a fun and safe working environment that supports team members' development, promoting compliance with employment policies, and managing employee performance through evaluations, coaching, and discipline. Red Lobster offers a comprehensive and supportive training program designed to fast track your career advancement, providing you with the tools needed to succeed in the restaurant industry. The company also values work-life balance, with operating hours that avoid early mornings and late nights, allowing managers to maintain quality personal and professional lives.

In addition to a competitive salary range of $51,900 to $57,200 per year, this role offers substantial benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, disability options, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, and dining discounts. Candidates must meet key qualifications including at least one year of management or supervisory experience in restaurant or related business environments and relevant food safety certification. A bachelor’s degree is preferred but not mandatory. If you are ready to lead a passionate team and enhance the guest dining experience at a nationally respected seafood restaurant, Red Lobster provides an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and engaging environment.

Job Requirements

  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • 1+ years management or supervisory experience in restaurant, hotel, retail or general business
  • ServSafe, local and state certifications or the ability to obtain required
  • Ability to maintain flexible working hours between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Ability to manage and motivate a team to achieve sales and service goals

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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