Restaurant Managers

Job Description

Job Description

Restaurant Manager & Kitchen Managers – Casual Dining (High-Volume)

Location: Lafayette, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Houma, LA.
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $55,000–$70,000 annually (based on experience) + Performance Bonus

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Restaurant Manager to lead operations in a high-volume casual dining restaurant. This role is responsible for delivering exceptional guest experiences, developing a high-performing team, and achieving operational and financial goals while maintaining the highest standards of food quality and service.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy coaching teams to success, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily front-of-house and back-of-house restaurant operations.
• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop hourly team members and supervisors.
• Deliver exceptional guest service and resolve customer concerns promptly.
• Drive sales growth while managing labor, food, beverage, and operating costs.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and food quality standards.
• Monitor inventory, purchasing, and waste control.
• Analyze financial reports, including P&L statements, and implement action plans to improve performance.
• Create employee schedules that balance guest service needs with labor goals.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment.
• Ensure consistent execution of company standards and operating procedures.

Qualifications

Required

• 3+ years of restaurant management experience in a casual dining or full-service restaurant.
• Experience managing high-volume restaurant operations.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills.
• Knowledge of labor management, food and beverage cost controls, and inventory management.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred

• Experience with annual restaurant sales exceeding $2 million.
• ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification (or ability to obtain).
• Experience with POS systems and restaurant management software.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Business, or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Performance-based bonus program
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• 401(k) with company match (where applicable)
• Dining discounts
• Paid training and leadership development
• Career advancement opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Work in a fast-paced restaurant environment with frequent movement between dining and kitchen areas.

Apply Today

If you're a motivated hospitality leader with a passion for guest service, team development, and operational excellence, we invite you to apply. Join a company that values leadership, teamwork, and career growth while creating memorable dining experiences for every guest.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Company Description

Recruiting Plus, LLC , a company with over 48 years of restaurant operations and recruiting experience, has partnered with many national chains to recruit talented Restaurant Managers for them at all levels of the organization. Many of those chains don't advertise for these critical positions. No fees involved for us to get you an introduction into these outstanding restaurant companies. We specialize in connecting the appropriate candidate with the best available position. We are currently recruiting General Managers, Assistant General Managers, Restaurant Managers, Fast Track General Managers, and Culinary Managers in many markets across the country.

Company Description

Recruiting Plus, LLC , a company with over 48 years of restaurant operations and recruiting experience, has partnered with many national chains to recruit talented Restaurant Managers for them at all levels of the organization. Many of those chains don't advertise for these critical positions. No fees involved for us to get you an introduction into these outstanding restaurant companies. We specialize in connecting the appropriate candidate with the best available position. We are currently recruiting General Managers, Assistant General Managers, Restaurant Managers, Fast Track General Managers, and Culinary Managers in many markets across the country.