Restaurant Manager Job Description Template

Job title

Restaurant Manager

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable restaurant manager to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will hire, train and schedule staff, oversee daily service and guest experience and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train and schedule staff
• Oversee daily service and guest experience
• Manage food, beverage and labor costs
• Order supplies and manage inventory
• Ensure health and safety compliance
• Handle guest complaints
• Track sales and financial results
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Working knowledge of labor scheduling and cost control
• Leadership and problem solving
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• ServSafe Food Protection Manager
• Responsible alcohol service certification
• Foodservice Management Professional (FMP)
• Experience with POS systems such as Toast or Square

Skills

• Inventory management
• Food safety compliance
• POS systems
• Hiring and training
• Customer service
• Calm under pressure

Work environment and schedule

Managers work in restaurants, moving between the dining room, kitchen and office. The work is fast-paced and on your feet. Managers often work 50 or more hours a week, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.