Restaurant Manager
The Restaurant Manager at Confidential Client oversees daily restaurant operations including staff management, training, cost control, and customer satisfaction. This entry-level management role focuses on developing leadership skills while ensuring compliance with quality, sanitation, and safety standards to support the company's growth and service excellence.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Hospitality & Catering.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This role supports day-to-day restaurant operations for our Confidential Client in New Orleans. As a Restaurant Manager (entry-level management), you will learn the business while helping run a safe, efficient, customer-focused restaurant.
- Oversee food production and service to meet sanitation and quality standards
- Recruit, hire, train, coach and mentor front- and back-of-house team members
- Manage scheduling, HR/payroll coordination, and performance management
- Monitor inventory, supplies, and ordering to control costs
- Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas and ensure proper storage of equipment and supplies
- Handle cash management, daily reporting, and other operational paperwork
- Resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally
- Enforce compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and company policies
Minimum Qualifications
- 1–2 years in a management position OR 5+ years in the service/hospitality industry, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field
- Solid knowledge of restaurant operations — front of house and back of house
- Experience supervising and developing staff
- Comfortable working flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays
- Proficient with basic computer tools (Microsoft Office or similar)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $44,061 per year (estimated)
- Compensation package will be based on skills and experience
- Excellent bonus opportunities and leadership development programs
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
- Paid vacation and paid company holidays
- Employee discounts and free meals while working
- Ongoing training and career advancement opportunities
Workplace & Schedule
- Employment type: Full time, exempt
- On-site role based in New Orleans, LA. Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
Why Apply Through Careertakes
Careertakes is representing this opportunity as a third‑party recruiter. We screen and match candidates to our client’s needs using industry best practices to ensure your application is reviewed fairly and efficiently. If selected, you will be employed directly by the Confidential Client. Applying through Careertakes may also surface additional matched roles for which you qualify.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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