Restaurant Manager Jobs in Athens, AL

A Restaurant Manager is a crucial player in the hospitality industry, responsible for the overall operation of a restaurant or dining facility. This involves a wide range of tasks, including staff management, inventory control, customer service, marketing, and financial management. They ensure that the restaurant operates efficiently and profitably, while fostering a positive work environment. They are responsible for maintaining high production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards.

Key skills required for a restaurant manager include leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. They should also have a thorough understanding of food safety principles and should ideally hold a Food Safety Handler certification. Critical financial skills, such as budgeting and financial analysis, are also beneficial. Prior roles that could lead to a restaurant management position include roles as a Restaurant Supervisor, Assistant Manager, or even a Head Chef. These positions offer invaluable experience in managing staff, dealing with customers, and understanding restaurant operations.

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Restaurant Manager

  • Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
  • Decatur, AL (11 miles from Athens, AL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Decatur, AL (11 miles from Athens, AL)
  • 1 day ago

What You'll Do - You'll Make the Moment As a Cracker Barrel Restaurant Manager, youre not just running a restaurant, youre a leader who focuses on the people and the place....

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Restaurant Manager - Unit 1184

  • Whataburger Restaurants LLC
  • Decatur, AL (11 miles from Athens, AL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Decatur, AL (11 miles from Athens, AL)
  • 7 days ago

Day-to-Day Ingredients - Responsibilities As a Restaurant Manager, you will: Lead daily restaurant operations to meet quality, service, and cleanliness standards....

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Shift Manager

  • Arby's, LLC
  • Decatur, AL (11 miles from Athens, AL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Decatur, AL (11 miles from Athens, AL)
  • 14 days ago

We're glad you're here. You may know us as the brand with Roast Beef and Curly Fries - but we are also crafting incredible career opportunities. You're in the right place if you're here for...

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Shift Manager

  • McDonalds
  • Ardmore, AL (21 miles from Athens, AL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Ardmore, AL (21 miles from Athens, AL)
  • 14 days ago

This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee and not McDonalds USA. This franchisee owns a license to use McDonalds logos and food products,...

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Shift Manager $14 to $16

  • McDonalds
  • Killen, AL (24 miles from Athens, AL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Killen, AL (24 miles from Athens, AL)
  • 15 days ago

Requirements: Managers lead shifts every week, making sure customers get a fast, accurate, friendly experience every visit. A Shift Manager provides leadership to crew and other managers during a...

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Shift Manager

  • Donatos
  • Madison, AL (18 miles from Athens, AL)
  • 26 days ago
  • Madison, AL (18 miles from Athens, AL)
  • 26 days ago

The Shift Manager is responsible for Quality and Services systems in the restaurant. Shift Managers coach and train Donatos Associates to produce the highest quality food and to provide friendly...

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KFC Shift Manager

  • KFC
  • Decatur, AL (11 miles from Athens, AL)
  • 26 days ago
  • Decatur, AL (11 miles from Athens, AL)
  • 26 days ago

Clear career path with opportunities to move into Assistant Manager and Restaurant Manager roles....

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Restaurant Manager AL

  • Taco Bell
  • Moulton, AL (24 miles from Athens, AL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Moulton, AL (24 miles from Athens, AL)
  • 30+ days ago

Works within their restaurant to produce positive sales growth by demonstrating improvement on 5 Bells, CORE, speed of service and food quality....

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Shift Manager - (RT2636)

  • Racetrac Petroleum, Inc.
  • Madison, AL (18 miles from Athens, AL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Madison, AL (18 miles from Athens, AL)
  • 45+ days ago

At RaceTrac, our Shift Managers set the tone for success - leading by example, empowering team members, and making every guest feel welcome. If you're a hands-on leader who thrives in a...

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Hourly Shift Manager/Team Leader

  • Chicken Salad Chick
  • Athens, AL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Athens, AL
  • 60+ days ago

Ensure compliance with established food standards, food quality, preparation and production by adhering to corporate food handling procedures and policies....

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Restaurant Managers

  • Chicken Salad Chick
  • Athens, AL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Athens, AL
  • 60+ days ago

Make employment and termination decisions consistent with Restaurant Management guidelines. Oversee and ensure that employee performance appraisals are completed on a timely basis....

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Shift Manager

  • Wendy's
  • Decatur, AL (11 miles from Athens, AL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Decatur, AL (11 miles from Athens, AL)
  • 90+ days ago

What you'll do Our Shift Managers provide daily leadership to ensure the restaurant meets operational goals and mentoring to team members to delight every customer. On our team, you'll be invested...

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Demographic Data for Athens, AL

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Restaurant Manager Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Food Costing for the Restaurant and Catering Industry
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In gastronomy, all the senses play a role and, although taste prevails, the visual element always plays a determining role. Arutza Rico understands that perfectly thanks to her almost two decades...
Product Manager Nanodegree Program
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Salary for Restaurant Manager Jobs in Athens, AL

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitality research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Restaurant Managers in Athens, AL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
34.3%
High School or GED
25.2%
Associate's Degree
17.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.2%
Master's Degree
7.3%
Some College
3.2%
Some High School
0.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Restaurant Managers in Athens, AL
2-4 years
29.5%
1-2 years
29.4%
None
18.4%
Less than 1 year
17.8%
4-6 years
4.9%



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