Restaurant Manager

Key Responsibilities Hands-On Operations & Food Safety Lead from the Front: Spend approximately 70% of your time "on the line," leading shifts, serving guests, and maintaining high-energy throughput. Expert Compliance: Ensure 100% adherence to Maricopa County Health Department standards. Maintain your Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) status and oversee all food safety logs and audits. Facility Care: Own the cleanliness and maintenance of the store. Act as the first responder for equipment issues (refrigeration, HVAC, POS). Business & Financial Management P&L Ownership: Manage Prime Costs (Labor + COGS). You are responsible for inventory orders, waste reduction, and optimizing labor hours against sales volume. Administration: Manage weekly payroll submissions, scheduling, and budget tracking. Reporting: Provide weekly performance summaries to the owner, highlighting wins, losses, and growth opportunities. People & Culture Talent Scout: Manage the full lifecycle of the "Crew"—recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training. Development: Identify and train "Shift Leads" to handle daily tasks, allowing you time to focus on business growth. Culture Keeper: Foster an uplifting, "others-first" environment. Host monthly crew meetings and quarterly team-building events. Marketing & Community Growth Local Outreach: Actively seek out and attend at least 3 community/Chamber events per quarter. B2B Sales: Proactively cold-call and visit local businesses (gyms, offices, schools) to secure catering orders and "Spirit Night" partnerships. Digital Presence: Partner with the corporate/ownership team to execute local social media and advertising strategies. Qualifications & Requirements Experience: 2–4 years of management experience in the restaurant/hospitality industry (QSR experience preferred). Education/Certification: High School Diploma or equivalent; valid Food Protection Manager Certification. Tech Savvy: Proficient with POS systems (Toast/Square), Excel/Google Sheets, and scheduling apps. Physical: Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs (inventory). Availability: Must be available for "peak" times (mid-day rushes) and have the flexibility to handle emergency operational needs. To Apply, please email your resume to View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr