Restaurant Manager
hace 7 días
Paramus
Job Description Restaurant Manager Location: Paramus, NJ Overview: The Restaurant Manager oversees daily operations to ensure exceptional guest service, efficient workflows, and a well-supported team. This role requires a hands-on leader who excels in communication, problem-solving, and creating a positive work environment. The Manager is responsible for maintaining operational standards, driving sales, and supporting the overall success of the restaurant. Key Responsibilities: • Manage day-to-day front-of-house and back-of-house operations, ensuring smooth service and consistent brand standards., • Recruit, train, schedule, and develop staff to maintain a highly engaged and performance-driven team., • Provide strong floor presence by engaging with guests, addressing concerns promptly, and ensuring a superior hospitality experience., • Oversee inventory levels, ordering, vendor relations, and cost-control initiatives., • Ensure full compliance with New Jersey health, safety, and labor regulations., • Assist with financial planning, including monitoring daily sales, labor costs, and operational performance., • Implement company policies, uphold cleanliness standards, and drive operational excellence., • Lead pre-shift meetings, communicate goals effectively, and reinforce standard operating procedures., • Support execution of marketing promotions, community engagement efforts, and special events., • Serve as a role model for professionalism, teamwork, and service standards. Qualifications: • 2–4+ years of restaurant management experience in high-volume, full-service, fast-casual, or quick-service environments., • Strong leadership and team-building skills with the ability to motivate and coach staff., • Excellent communication, guest-relations, and conflict-resolution skills., • Understanding of inventory management, labor control, and basic P&L principles., • Knowledge of New Jersey health codes and regulatory requirements., • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays., • ServSafe or Food Handler Certification preferred. Company DescriptionGecko Hospitality is honored to be named for 7 straight years to Forbes list of America’s Best Recruiting Firms! (2018 - 2025) Offering the largest selection of hospitality, restaurant, hotel, resort and club management positions, our exclusive team covers all 50 states and Canada and offers professional placement services with over 120 dedicated hospitality experts. With Gecko's extensive list of hospitality recruiter services, we get you and your resume in front of the hospitality industry's leading decision makers! Better yet, Gecko has exceptional national, regional, and local relationships and is well respected in the hospitality industry for enhancing hospitality careers. Our national network consists of 80 regional offices driven to meet the needs of the hospitality industry. From Las Vegas casinos to the finest New York hotels, Gecko recruits management positions for all facets of the hospitality industry. Gecko boasts generations of hospitality recruiting experience, consisting of over 1,900 collective years, that furthers the careers of those seeking professional management positions. Contact us today and we will get you in touch with one of our experts to discuss your opportunities.Gecko Hospitality is honored to be named for 7 straight years to Forbes list of America’s Best Recruiting Firms! (2018 - 2025) Offering the largest selection of hospitality, restaurant, hotel, resort and club management positions, our exclusive team covers all 50 states and Canada and offers professional placement services with over 120 dedicated hospitality experts.\r\n\r\nWith Gecko's extensive list of hospitality recruiter services, we get you and your resume in front of the hospitality industry's leading decision makers! Better yet, Gecko has exceptional national, regional, and local relationships and is well respected in the hospitality industry for enhancing hospitality careers.\r\n\r\nOur national network consists of 80 regional offices driven to meet the needs of the hospitality industry. From Las Vegas casinos to the finest New York hotels, Gecko recruits management positions for all facets of the hospitality industry. Gecko boasts generations of hospitality recruiting experience, consisting of over 1,900 collective years, that furthers the careers of those seeking professional management positions. Contact us today and we will get you in touch with one of our experts to discuss your opportunities.