Restaurant Manager Jobs in Bridgeport, CT

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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Shift Manager

  • North Haven, CT (23 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 11 hours ago
  • North Haven, CT (23 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 11 hours ago

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

Restaurant Manager

  • Westport, CT (7 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Westport, CT (7 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 16 hours ago

. - Proficiency in Opentable, Excel and POS. 3-5 years prior FOH experience preferred....

Restaurant Manager

  • New Haven, CT (17 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Haven, CT (17 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Restaurant Manager at sweetgreen New Haven, CT Apply Now at sweetgreen New Haven, CT Our Restaurant Managers (Assistant Coaches) lead our team members!...

Customer Experience Manager

  • East Setauket, NY (17 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • East Setauket, NY (17 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 2 days ago

Customer Experience Managers (CXM) are members of the store leadership team that oversees execution of store standards across the entire store, including customer service, department readiness,...

Customer Experience Manager (Part Time)

  • Danbury, CT (20 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Danbury, CT (20 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 3 days ago

Store - DANBURY, CT Deliver a customer centric shopping experience by managing and delivering effective front-end operations and expectations. Lead the omnichannel processes. Maintain store...

Customer Experience Manager

  • Commack, NY (22 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Commack, NY (22 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 3 days ago

Position Purpose: Customer Experience Managers (CXM) are members of the store leadership team that oversees execution of store standards across the entire store, including customer service,...

Deli/Caterer Store FOH Manager

  • Saint James, NY (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Saint James, NY (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 4 days ago

Deli looking for Long Term Motivated Manager/Asst with great customer service skills. Must be able to motivate/train employees and have positive attitude. A Career Job for the right person- Be...

Customer Experience Manager (Part Time)

  • Brookfield, CT (22 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Brookfield, CT (22 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 4 days ago

Store - DANBURY, CT Deliver a customer centric shopping experience by managing and delivering effective front-end operations and expectations. Lead the omnichannel processes. Maintain store...

Customer Experience Manager - Woodbury

  • Newtown, CT (16 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Newtown, CT (16 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Location: Woodbury (Woodbury, CT) How would you like to join our team? Newtown Savings Bank is seeking a positive, high-energy professional for a Customer Experience Manager position. This...

Customer Experience Manager - Danbury CT

  • Danbury, CT (20 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Danbury, CT (20 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 7 days ago

At Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose: We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited...

Shift Manager

  • North Haven, CT (23 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 10 days ago
  • North Haven, CT (23 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 10 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:...

Bench Customer Service Manager

  • Oxford, CT (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 12 days ago
  • Oxford, CT (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 12 days ago

Salary: $19.25- $31.00 SUMMARY Ensures that fast, friendly, efficient customer service and courtesy is provided on the Front End and Customer Service areas of the store. Responsible for overseeing...

Community Solutions Customer Experience Manager

  • Stamford, CT (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 14 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (18 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 14 days ago

JOB SUMMARY Responsible for understanding the overall user experience strategy and crafting business cases in order to align Spectrum Community Solutions (SCS) and the greater Charter enterprise....

Shift Manager

  • Selden, NY (22 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 14 days ago
  • Selden, NY (22 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 14 days ago

Our secret to leading the way in hospitality? We put our people first! At Shake Shack, our mission is to Stand For Something Good in all that we do. From our teams to our neighborhoods, we're...

Front Office Coordinator

  • Danbury, CT (20 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 15 days ago
  • Danbury, CT (20 miles from Bridgeport, CT)
  • 15 days ago

Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations - Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess...

Demographic Data for Bridgeport, CT

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Salary for Restaurant Manager Jobs in Bridgeport, CT

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Restaurant Managers in Bridgeport, CT offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
34.0%
High School or GED
25.7%
Associate's Degree
17.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.2%
Master's Degree
7.1%
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 Bridgeport, CT
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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