Restaurant Manager - Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen & Pappasito's Cantina

Pappas Restaurants is one of the largest privately-owned restaurant companies in the United States, renowned for its commitment to quality, authenticity, and exceptional guest experiences. With nearly 100 award-winning scratch kitchens under its umbrella, including iconic brands such as Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, Pappasito’s Cantina, Pappas Bros. Steakhouse, Pappas Seafood House, Pappas Bar-B-Q, Pappas Burger, Pappas Delta Blues, and Little’s Oyster Bar, Pappas Restaurants boasts a rich culinary heritage and a vibrant, diverse dining portfolio. In addition to these renowned dining establishments, the company also operates a well-established catering division, providing comprehensive food and beverage services to a broad range of clients and events.

As an organization, Pappas Restaurants distinguishes itself by prioritizing work-life balance, professional development, and fostering a supportive team environment. The company strongly emphasizes operational excellence, consistency in quality, and outstanding customer service as the pillars of its continued success. It offers an exciting and dynamic career path for hospitality professionals eager to grow within an established restaurant group committed to personal and professional growth. Employment opportunities with Pappas are available both full-time and part-time, with competitive compensation between $59,000 and $62,250 annually.

The Restaurant Manager role at Pappas Restaurants is a crucial leadership position designed for current or aspiring hospitality professionals who are passionate about food, beverage, and exemplary guest service. As a Restaurant Manager, you will guide and inspire a team dedicated to delivering an outstanding guest service experience, maintaining the high standards synonymous with the Pappas brand. This role involves overseeing daily restaurant operations, ensuring quality and consistency in food preparation and customer interaction, enforcing safety and cleanliness standards, and fostering an energetic, inclusive work atmosphere. Structured industry-leading training programs are provided to help managers develop critical skills, ensuring operational excellence while supporting the career advancement of each team member.

Pappas Restaurants takes pride in offering a competitive compensation package that includes quarterly performance and development reviews, annual opportunities for raises and bonuses, and a host of comprehensive benefits. These benefits include paid vacation, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k plan, and a unique monthly dining allowance that can be used at any Pappas location. The company culture is vibrant, friendly, fun, and fast-paced, providing a stimulating environment that values teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and meaningful community engagement. Joining Pappas Restaurants means becoming part of a legacy of culinary excellence, operational expertise, and a commitment to employee growth and well-being.