Restaurant Manager I

Nashville, TN, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $43,500.00 - $61,400.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Day Shifts

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

vision benefits

voluntary insurance options

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid Time Off

company holidays

401K with company match

bonus eligibility

discount programs

Location meal program

Job Description

This job opening is for a Restaurant Manager I position within the Operations Department of a well-established hospitality business that prioritizes both exceptional customer service and operational excellence. The company is dedicated to delivering outstanding dining experiences by maintaining high standards in food quality, service, and overall guest satisfaction. As a part of a larger team, the restaurant embraces a culture of teamwork, continuous learning, and adherence to best practices in the food and beverage industry. This opportunity is ideal for professionals eager to grow their management skills in a dynamic and supportive environment that values integrity, professionalism, and innovation.

The Restaurant Manager I role involves supporting the Unit General Manager in overseeing daily restaurant operations to achieve financial, operational, and guest service goals. The manager plays a critical role in reinforcing a positive workplace culture while ensuring strong client relationships through attentive service and effective supervision of staff during their shifts. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with company policies, food safety regulations, and brand standards. The role requires overseeing ordering processes, maintaining sanitation standards, and assisting with administrative tasks like preparing paperwork and processing invoices. This position demands strong leadership capabilities to monitor food preparation, maintain quality standards, and resolve customer complaints professionally.

With a non-exempt status and expectation to contribute to a safe and welcoming environment, the Restaurant Manager I helps drive continuous improvement by advising leadership about associate performance, ensuring dress code adherence, and coordinating maintenance needs. The role also supports security and safety protocols, opening and closing procedures, and strives to meet organizational objectives regarding labor, sales, and cost of goods sold (COG). This position is suitable for candidates who are motivated by operational challenges, committed to excellent communication and organizational skills, and ready to contribute to a team focused on delivering best-in-class food and beverage experiences. The company offers competitive compensation, including bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees.

Job Requirements

Minimum high school diploma
Some college preferred
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 organizational objectives and goals
Basic understanding of profit and loss goals including labor, sales, and cost of goods sold

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
Processing of 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