Restaurant Manager

Blue Ribbon Restaurants, LLC is a prominent franchisee of Famous Dave's of America, a renowned name in the casual dining BBQ segment. Operating multiple locations across metropolitan areas including Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, and Washington, D.C., Blue Ribbon Restaurants has demonstrated tremendous growth, tripling its size over the last four years despite challenges faced by other restaurant concepts. This expansion speaks volumes about their commitment to excellence and delivery of high-quality dining experiences. As a franchise group, their culinary foundation is rooted in authentic backyard BBQ traditions, featuring a scratch kitchen that offers in-house smoked meats, homemade sides and desserts, and handcrafted cocktails, positioning themselves distinctly in the crowded casual dining marketplace.

Now, Blue Ribbon Restaurants is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join their Detroit market as a Famous Manager. This role is pivotal in overseeing and directing the full scope of restaurant operations across multiple locations including Westland, Novi, Taylor, and Roseville. The role demands a leader who is energetic, fun-loving, and passionate about creating the longest-running backyard BBQ party atmosphere for guests. The Famous Manager will ensure sales and profit targets are met while maintaining Famous Dave's stringent food quality standards and commitment to exceptional service. Beyond operational management, the Famous Manager will embody the cultural values of leadership, coaching, mentoring, and training, setting the tone for each shift and inspiring their team through outstanding guest experiences.

This position offers an excellent career growth opportunity for candidates with proven leadership skills and at least three years of experience managing in a high-volume, full-service, casual dining environment. The candidate is expected to be hands-on, shouldering responsibilities alongside their team, demonstrating a drive for achieving excellence in food quality and service. Candidates must be available to manage at a minimum of three locations, underscoring the importance of adaptability and multitasking within this dynamic role. With a competitive starting salary range of $50,000 to $65,000 plus attainable quarterly bonuses, Blue Ribbon Restaurants also provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical and dental insurance, paid vacations, 401K with matching, generous company privileges, reimbursement for uniforms, technology, health and wellness, competitive dining, and continuing education support.

Moreover, the company invests heavily in its management team through a robust six-week hands-on management training curriculum conducted in local restaurants by seasoned trainers. This program is designed to equip managers with the knowledge, leadership skills, and operational expertise necessary for success, fostering an environment that promotes continuous learning and career advancement. If you are a motivated leader who thrives in a vibrant, team-oriented setting and passionate about delivering the world’s greatest ribs and outstanding service, this is an ideal role to grow your career with Blue Ribbon Restaurants in the Detroit market.