Restaurant Manager

The Kennedy is seeking a dependable and organized Restaurant Manager to oversee daily restaurant operations and support the team in providing efficient, professional service to guests. This role involves coordinating staff, maintaining food and service standards, assisting customers, monitoring supplies, and helping ensure smooth operations throughout each shift. The ideal candidate has strong leadership and communication skills and is comfortable working in a busy restaurant environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations and guest-service activities.
• Coordinate staff assignments and workflow throughout each shift.
• Support and guide front-of-house and kitchen team members.
• Monitor food quality, order accuracy, cleanliness, and customer-service standards.
• Assist with employee training, onboarding, and day-to-day coaching.
• Handle routine guest questions, requests, and service concerns professionally.
• Monitor food, beverage, packaging, and restaurant supply levels.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, organizing, and restocking supplies.
• Support POS operations and routine cash-handling procedures.
• Maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked dining, kitchen, and service areas.
• Support opening and closing procedures and daily operational checklists.
• Help maintain efficient guest and order flow during busy service periods.
• Communicate staffing, supply, inventory, and operational needs to management.
• Follow food-safety, sanitation, workplace, and company procedures.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant, café, hospitality, or food-service experience.
• Previous supervisory, shift-lead, or restaurant management experience is preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and customer-service skills.
• Dependable, organized, and comfortable taking responsibility.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Good attention to food quality, cleanliness, and service details.
• Familiarity with POS systems, inventory procedures, and restaurant operations is helpful.
• Able to train, support, and work effectively with a restaurant team.
• Professional and respectful approach to guests and coworkers.

Benefits

• On-the-job training and management support.
• Opportunities to develop leadership and restaurant-management skills.
• Flexible scheduling may be available.
• Employee meal discounts or restaurant perks may be available.
• Supportive and team-oriented work environment.
• Additional benefits may vary by position and location.

About the Company

The Kennedy provides a welcoming restaurant environment focused on food, beverages, hospitality, and attentive guest service. The restaurant team works together to maintain efficient daily operations, consistent service standards, and a positive dining experience for customers.

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 per week

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person