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Manager in Training

Runza Restaurants
Lincoln, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 2/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2025

Runza® Restaurants is hiring ambitious people with leadership capabilities to train to become restaurant managers in the Lincoln, Nebraska Market. Must be willing to relocate or commute.

A Runza® Manager is responsible for managing the daily operations of their restaurant location, including the selection, development, and performance management of team members. In addition, this role oversees the inventory and ordering of food and supplies, drives sales, optimize profits, and ensures guests are satisfied.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

  • Competitive base salary (starting $58,000 / year)
  • Monthly bonuses (average $10,500 / year)
  • Investment / ownership opportunities
  • 70% of Runza® GMs own up to 20% of their restaurant location, resulting in additional income (average $63,500 / year)
  • Flexible / family friendly work hours (40 hours / week)
  • Health, dental, vison, disability, and life insurance – plus FSA or HSA
  • Paid time offand paid holidays
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Annual awards / trips to top performers
  • Dedicated training for responsibilities and leadership development

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING - A Manager in Training will be responsible for training in each of these areas with the objective of eventually managing their own location.

  • Oversee and manage all areas of the restaurant and make final decisions on matters of importance.
  • Adhere to company standards and service levels to increase sales and minimize operating costs.
  • Ensure compliance with operational standards, company policies, and Health Department standards and regulations.
  • Maintain professional restaurant image, including restaurant cleanliness, proper uniforms, and appearance standards.
  • Responsible for ensuring consistent high quality of food and service.
  • Supervise portion control and quantities of preparation to minimize waste.
  • Estimate supplies and resale needs, place orders with distributors, and schedule delivery.
  • Track and report inventory in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Ensure positive guest service in all areas. Respond to complaints, taking any and all appropriate actions to turn dissatisfied guests into return guests.
  • Ensure a safe working and guest environment.
  • Manage shifts which includes daily decision making, scheduling, planning while upholding standards, product quality, and cleanliness.
  • Prepare weekly schedules and ensure that the restaurant is staffed for all shifts, while scheduling at or below target hours.
  • Maintain an accurate and up-to-date plan of restaurant staffing needs.
  • Recruit, interview, and hire team members as needed.
  • Oversee the training of team members, ensuring that team members are trained using Runza® training guides.
  • Develop team members by providing ongoing feedback, establishing performance expectations, and by conducting check-ins.
  • Discipline team members as needed.
  • Mentor and promote team members to become management candidates.
  • Provide strong presence in local community and high level of community involvement.
  • WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

  • Someone who is self-disciplined and takes initiative.
  • Someone with a pleasant, polite, and outgoing disposition.
  • Someone who is open to change and receptive to feedback.
  • Someone with a professional / well-groomed appearance.
  • Someone with leadership abilities, who is able to motivate a team.
  • Someone who works well / remains calm under pressure.
  • Someone with good communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Someone who is dependable.
  • Someone with prior successful restaurant management experience.
  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • High School Diploma or its equivalent (i.e. G.E.D.)
  • Proficient in typical computer software programs (MS Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Proficient in the following dimensions of restaurant functions : food planning and preparation, purchasing, sanitation, security, company policies and procedures, personnel management, recordkeeping, and preparation of reports.
  • Must attend and successfully complete Runza® University.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license.
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States.
  • Must pass a criminal background check.
  • WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Willingness to work extended hours as needed.
  • Ability to perform all functions at the restaurant level.
  • Position requires prolonged standing, bending, grasping, twisting, wrapping, pushing / pulling, lifting products and supplies weighing up to 60 pounds, and repetitive hand and wrist motion.
  • Work with hot, cold, and hazardous equipment and cleaning supplies. As well as operates phones, computers, and other office equipment.
  • HELP US MAKE IT ALL BETTER

    We’re not just another restaurant in your town – we’re part of the community. In the last 10 years, we’ve donated over $3 million to charities / causes in Runza® Nation. Become a part of the Runza® team today!

    BENEFITS

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Vision insurance
  • SHIFTS

  • Day shifts
  • Evening shifts
  • ABILITY TO RELOCATE

  • Lincoln, NE 68520 : Relocate before starting work (Required)
  • Salary : $10,500 - $63,500

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