Restaurant Manager - Hiring Immediately

Restaurant Manager - Hiring Immediately


Company
Popeye's
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
70K a year
Posted
13 days ago
Via
via ZipRecruiter

Job Description
Restaurant Manager

$70,000/yr

RESTAURANT Restaurant Manager
SUMMARY: The Restaurant Manager is responsible for creating a culture that reflects the company values. Responsibilities include managing the daily operations of the restaurant, including selection, development and performance management of employees. In addition, the Restaurant General Manager oversees the inventory and ordering of food and supplies, optimizes profits and ensures the guests are satisfied with their dining experience. The Restaurant General Manager reports to the District Manager.

Primary Responsibilities include:

FINANCIAL
• Adhere to company standards and service levels to increase sales.
• Manage costs to meet budget targets focusing on but not limited to cost of sales, labor costs and cash over/short.
• Analyze variances and initiate corrective actions with a high sense of urgency.
• Responsible for ensuring that all financial and personnel/payroll related administrative duties are completed accurately, on time and in accordance with company policies and procedures.

FOOD SAFETY AND PLANNING
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following, and enforcing sanitation standards and procedures and complying with health and legal regulations.
• Responsible for ensuring consistent high quality food preparation and service.
• Maintain professional restaurant image, including restaurant cleanliness, proper uniforms, and appearance standards.
• Maintain accurate inventory and control cost of goods.
• Supervise portion control and quantities of preparation to minimize waste.
• Estimate food needs, place orders with distributor, and schedule the delivery of food and supplies.
• Must be ServSafe certified and uphold all ServSafe guidelines.
• Complete weekly Food Excellence Self-Assessment.

GUEST SERVICE
• Ensure positive guest service in all areas. Respond to complaints, taking any and all appropriate actions to turn dissatisfied guests into return guests.

OPERATIONS
• Ensure a safe working environment for employees and guests to reduce the risk of injury and accidents. Completes accident reports promptly in the event that a guest or employee is injured. Calls Medcor in case of an employee injury.
• Manage shifts which include: daily decision making, scheduling, planning while upholding standards, product quality and cleanliness.
• Investigate and resolve complaints concerning food quality and service.
• Complete one Food Excellence audit on the restaurant each week.

PERSONNEL
• Recruiting, selecting, training, assigning, supervising, coaching, counseling, and when necessary, terminating employees.
• Ensures all employees complete training.
• Communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Develop employees by providing ongoing feedback and establishing performance expectations.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date plan of restaurant staffing needs. Prepare schedules and ensure that the restaurant is fully staffed for all shifts.
• Conducts a monthly meeting with staff.
• Develops employees to become Shift Leaders and future General Managers.

ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Maintains compliance with all state, local and federal regulations, as well as company policies and procedures. Performs loss prevention audits to ensure all laws are being followed.
• Upholds company’s purpose and values
• Keeps District Manager promptly and fully informed of all issues (i.e. problems, unusual matters of significance and positive events) and takes prompt corrective action where necessary or suggest alternative courses of action.
• Completes job responsibilities in a timely and effective manner
• Maintains a favorable working relationship with all company employees to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate which will be conducive to maximum employee morale, productivity and efficiency/effectiveness.
• Accomplishes company goals by accepting ownership
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or requested.
WORK SCHEDULE
• Works 50 hours/week, or more based on restaurant needs.
• Works 3 of the busiest days.
• Works at least 2 openings, 2 mid, and 1 closing shift.

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An Automated Decision System (ADS) is employed in the assessment of applicants for the positions being recruited for in order to gauge the following pertinent qualifications or traits:
• The candidate’s ability to perform the tasks in the available job role.
• The candidate's self-rated skill proficiency.
• The candidate’s fit for this job posting.
The use of AI technology, which may be considered an ADS, is used to converse with candidates, screen based on the position’s criteria, and schedule interviews. The candidate may request an alternative selection process or accommodation if desired by emailing the employer directly using the email listed on the careers site.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Restaurant Jobs

Q What is the federal minimum wage for restaurant servers in the United States in 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the federal minimum wage for restaurant workers is $7.25 per hour as of January 1 2026. Tipped employees receive a cash wage of $2.13 per hour with tips required to reach the full $7.25 minimum. Overtime pay at 1.5 times the rate applies after 40 hours in a workweek.
Q How many hours can restaurant workers legally work per week without overtime in the United States in 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, non-exempt restaurant employees must receive overtime after 40 hours worked in a workweek during 2026. Employers must pay 1.5 times the regular rate for all hours over 40. Breaks of 30 minutes or more are not counted as working time if the employee is completely relieved of duties.
Q What work authorization documents are required for non-citizens applying to restaurant jobs in the United States in 2026?
As per U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, all new hires must complete Form I-9 by the end of their first day of work in 2026. Acceptable documents include a U.S. passport or green card combined with a driver's license. Employers must reverify work authorization before expiration of documents such as Employment Authorization Documents.
Q What tax withholding applies to restaurant tips in the United States in 2026?
As per the Internal Revenue Service, employers must withhold income tax, Social Security at 6.2 percent, and Medicare at 1.45 percent on all tips reported in 2026. Employees must report tips of $20 or more in a month to their employer by the 10th of the following month. Unreported tips are still subject to self-employment tax on Schedule SE.
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