Restaurant Manager I

Odessa, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $46,200.00 - $65,200.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Day Shifts

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

vision benefits

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid Time Off

company holidays

401k retirement plan with company match

bonus eligibility

Discount programs for travel and entertainment

Location meal program

Job Description

Our client is a well-established company in the hospitality industry, known for delivering exceptional food and beverage experiences through its various restaurant concepts. As a leader in the restaurant sector, the company focuses on creating memorable guest experiences by providing high-quality service, maintaining excellent standards, and fostering a positive work culture. The company is committed to operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement, ensuring each location adheres to stringent food safety and customer service standards while staying ahead in the competitive market. The restaurant management team plays a vital role in the success of each unit by driving financial performance, operational efficiency, and outstanding guest satisfaction.

The Restaurant Manager I position is a crucial role within the operations department, reporting directly to the Unit General Manager. This full-time, non-exempt role supports the general manager in overseeing the daily business operations of the restaurant. The restaurant manager assists in achieving financial and operational goals, reinforces a positive workplace culture, and builds strong client relationships. This role requires hands-on management and a focus on delivering timely and courteous service aligned with the company’s food and beverage standards, policies, and procedures. The manager is responsible for training and supervising staff during their shifts to maintain high service and compliance levels.

Key responsibilities include ensuring food and beverage quality, managing inventory and ordering supplies, maintaining sanitation and safety standards, and handling customer concerns efficiently. The manager also ensures adherence to local health and liquor laws, oversees accurate record keeping and paperwork, and coordinates equipment maintenance and repairs. Opening and closing procedures and security protocols fall under this role, alongside staff performance reviews and dress code enforcement. Monitoring food preparation ensures compliance with company standards, while the restaurant manager also supports the leadership team in meeting organizational objectives such as labor control, sales growth, and cost management. This position is bonus eligible and offers an attractive benefits package, reflecting the company’s commitment to employee well-being and career growth.

Job Requirements

Minimum high school diploma
1-2 years restaurant management experience
Excellent communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Strong customer service skills
Ability to adapt to a diverse workforce
Ability to assist leadership team in reaching goals
Basic understanding of P&L goals including labor, sales, and COG

Job Qualifications

Minimum high school diploma, some college preferred
1-2 years restaurant management experience
Excellent communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Strong customer service skills
Must be able to adapt to a diverse workforce
Ability to assist leadership team in reaching organizational objectives and goals
Basic understanding of P&L goals for the location including labor, sales, and COG

Job Duties

Understand completely all policies, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines, and training programs for the concept
Check quality standards upon delivery of food and beverage deliveries
Assist in the ordering of concept supplies including food, beverage, smallware, chemicals and paper products
Resolve customer complaints about food quality or service through company standards
Maintain sanitation standards
Monitor actions of staff and customers to ensure that health and safety standards and liquor regulations (where applicable) are followed in adherence to state and local guidelines
Follow proper record keeping adhering to Areas standards
Assist in the preparation of all required paperwork, including forms, reports, and schedules in an organized and timely manner
Process invoices through the proper systems
Arrange for maintenance and repair of equipment and other services (as needed)
Maintain opening and closing procedures and security standards
Advise concept manager to the performance of associates
Ensure all employees are following the company dress code guidelines
Monitor food preparation and methods to ensure compliance with brand and company specification and standards
Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor