Restaurant Manager
$60k - $70kGecko Hospitality
Job Description
Job Description
Position: Restaurant Manager
Casual Theme - Industry Leader
Location: Waterford, CT 06385
Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 per year
Join a beloved dining destination known for its warm hospitality, quality food, and genuine sense of community. Within this organization, you will discover a culture built on teamwork, respect, and a shared passion for hospitality excellence. Team members are encouraged to grow both personally and professionally, supported by leadership that values initiative and rewards dedication. This is a workplace where every shift is approached with pride, and where creating memorable guest experiences is at the heart of everything the team does.
Job Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager or Assistant Manager in a full-service dining environment.
- Strong leadership and team-building skills.
- Solid understanding of restaurant operations, including scheduling, inventory, and cost control.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.
- Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment under pressure.
- Commitment to upholding food safety and service standards.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Job Responsibilities:
As the Restaurant Manager in Waterford, CT you will:
- Oversee daily front-of-house and back-of-house operations to ensure smooth service.
- Recruit, train, and mentor staff to build a high-performing, guest-focused team.
- Monitor labor and food costs to support overall profitability.
- Maintain compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
- Handle guest concerns promptly and professionally to ensure satisfaction.
- Manage scheduling, inventory, and vendor relationships.
- Collaborate with ownership and leadership on strategies to drive sales and improve efficiency.
- Foster a positive, motivating work environment for all team members.
Company Benefits:
- Weekly Pay – Get paid every week.
- Balanced Schedules – Enjoy a schedule that fits your life, including one weekend off per month .
- Vacation & Flex Time Receive 5 flex days per year .
- Earn a generous amount of vacation time based on tenure .
- Extra Time, Extra Pay Receive additional pay when you work 6 days in a week .
- Quarterly Bonus Earn a performance-based bonus every quarter based on your restaurant's results.
- Home for the Holidays *
- Enjoy time with family as restaurants are closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas .
- Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
- Choose from multiple insurance carriers , with coverage beginning on Day 1 .
This position as Restaurant Manager in Waterford, CT, offers an excellent opportunity for a hospitality professional ready to take ownership of daily operations and lead a dedicated team. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences and want to bring your leadership skills to a supportive, community-oriented environment, this Restaurant Manager role in Waterford, CT, is the perfect next step in your career.
Apply now to become the next Restaurant Manager in Waterford, CT.
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