Restaurant Operations Manager

Job Title: Casual Dining Restaurant Manager 
Location: St. Charles, Crestwood. Ballwin. St. John
Position Type: Full-Time, Salaried $55,000.00 to $70,000.00 Full Benefits/401K

About Us:
We are a vibrant and growing casual dining establishment known for its welcoming atmosphere and high-quality, flavorful dishes. We take pride in delivering exceptional service and a memorable dining experience for our guests. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Restaurant Manager/Kitchen Manager to join our leadership team and oversee daily operations, ensuring a smooth-running, efficient, and enjoyable environment for both our team and customers.

Position Overview:
As a Restaurant Manager/Kitchen Manager, you will play a crucial role in both front-of-house and back-of-house operations. You will be responsible for overseeing daily restaurant activities, managing kitchen staff, ensuring food quality, implementing standards for guest service, maintaining a safe and clean environment, and optimizing profitability. A strong sense of leadership, organization, and a hands-on approach to operations are essential for this role.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise front-of-house and back-of-house teams, ensuring smooth coordination between both.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the restaurant, including overseeing food preparation, kitchen cleanliness, inventory, and ordering supplies.
• Develop and maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and portion control.
• Ensure the safety and cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas by adhering to health and safety regulations.
• Train, mentor, and develop kitchen and restaurant staff, fostering a positive team environment.
• Handle scheduling, staffing, and payroll for kitchen and restaurant employees.
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels and manage food cost control.
• Implement and maintain effective communication with staff to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Resolve customer complaints and ensure a high-quality guest experience at all times.
• Manage budgets, financial reports, and meet sales and profitability goals.
• Enforce company policies and best practices, maintaining high standards of customer service.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager, Kitchen Manager, or similar role in a casual dining setting.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, food safety regulations, and inventory management.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in staff management, including training and performance evaluation.
• Ability to manage budgets and financial reports.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and customer service skills.
• Flexibility in working hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Culinary background and/or relevant certifications (preferred).

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Health benefits (medical, dental, vision).
• Paid time off.
• Opportunity for growth and advancement within the company.
• Employee discounts.

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