Restaurant Manager Jobs in Fairfield, 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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Customer Experience Manager

  • Stamford, CT (15 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Stamford, CT (15 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 8 hours ago

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

Shift Manager

  • Milford, CT (12 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Milford, CT (12 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 4 days ago

Shift Manager REPORTS TO (Title): Assistant General Manager DEPARTMENT: Restaurant Operations STATUS CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt JOB CODE: SUPERVISES: No formal supervisory responsibilities JOB PURPOSE...

Restaurant Manager

  • Lake Grove, NY (23 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Lake Grove, NY (23 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Compensation Range $62,500 - $70,000 / Year Compensation may include base salary and geographic differential. This position is bonus eligible. Job Description You are a seasoned restaurant leader,...

Customer Service Manager

  • Smithtown, NY (21 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Smithtown, NY (21 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 7 days ago

Our Smithtown location has an immediate need for a FT Customer Service Manager for its busy Customer Service Department. This individual will work closely with the Customer Service team to provide...

Customer Experience Manager

  • Stamford, CT (15 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 9 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (15 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 9 days ago

Innovator. Entrepreneur. Able to see the big picture while working on the small details, manage multiple projects, and act as a subject matter expert. Did we just describe you? If so, consider...

Customer Service Manager

  • Orange, CT (14 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 11 days ago
  • Orange, CT (14 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 11 days ago

If you want to discover your greatest potential, Saint-Gobain provides one-of-a-kind opportunities for innovative problem solvers. We're one of only two companies in the world that is consistently...

Restaurant Manager

  • Commack, NY (23 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 16 days ago
  • Commack, NY (23 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 16 days ago

Work and Perks With our extensive growth plans ahead, we're always on the look-out for Managers to help create exceptional experiences! You may not see us on TV in fancy advertisements but as soon...

Restaurant Manager

  • Huntington, NY (21 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 17 days ago
  • Huntington, NY (21 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 17 days ago

Restaurant Manager 43 Green/Finley's of Greene Street 43 Green Street compensation: To be discussed employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Reastsuranr Manager Restaurant Manager wanted...

Restaurant Manager - Team Lead - Now Hiring

  • Shelton, CT (12 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 22 days ago
  • Shelton, CT (12 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 22 days ago

Role Overview Chili's Managers are wired for hospitality! We're in the people business. So, we know how to make someone feel special, and our most successful Managers are passionate about...

FT Customer Experience Manager

  • Huntington, NY (21 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 25 days ago
  • Huntington, NY (21 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 25 days ago

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

Dining Room Supervisor

  • East Setauket, NY (19 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 27 days ago
  • East Setauket, NY (19 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 27 days ago

Comprehensive knowledge of dining room service techniques, resident relations, plate presentation, sanitation, food handling,special functions, healthcare operations. If not already ServSafe...

Shift Manager

  • Saint James, NY (20 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Saint James, NY (20 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 30+ days ago

Shift Supervisors work with restaurant management to provide the direction and training required on every shift to exceed our customer's expectations....

Restaurant Manager

  • Armonk, NY (22 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Armonk, NY (22 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 30+ days ago

The successful Ruth's Chris Restaurant Manager is dedicated to excellence in food, beverage, service, and hospitality, is committed to developing themselves and others, and has an unwavering drive to...

Restaurant Manager

  • Lake Grove, NY (23 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lake Grove, NY (23 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 30+ days ago

Management experience in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant setting Working knowledge of restaurant operations, including personnel management, food planning and preparation, purchasing, sanitation...

Restaurant Manager

  • Milford, CT (12 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Milford, CT (12 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 30+ days ago

WHAT YOULL NEED 2+ years of successful restaurant management experience Ability and willingness to work 50 hours a week (five 10-hour shifts) Ability and willingness to work holidays and weekends as...

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Salary for Restaurant Manager Jobs in Fairfield, CT

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Restaurant Managers in Fairfield, CT offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
34.0%
High School or GED
25.8%
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 Fairfield, 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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