Restaurant Manager Jobs in Connecticut

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 - Team Lead

  • Chili's
  • Danbury, CT
  • 5 days ago
  • Danbury, CT
  • 5 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...

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Assistant Dining Room Manager

  • Discovery Senior Living
  • Farmington, CT
  • 12 hours ago
  • Farmington, CT
  • 12 hours ago

Monitor food quality for presentation, temperature, and portion control; communicate feedback to kitchen staff and leadership....

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Community Solutions Customer Experience Manager

  • Spectrum
  • Stamford, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 1 day 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....

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Restaurant Manager

  • Blackstones Steakhouse
  • Stamford, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 1 day ago

management, events, or fine-dining service (events experience strongly preferred but not crucial if strong personality) Outstanding verbal and written communication Refined, professional presentation...

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Restaurant Manager

  • Shake Shack
  • Newington, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Newington, CT
  • 1 day 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...

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Upscale Restaurant Manager - Roots Ocean Prime, Darien

  • Harvest Restaurant Group
  • Darien, CT
  • 2 days ago
  • Darien, CT
  • 2 days ago

Familiarity with restaurant management software (Compeat, Paylocity, 7Shifts, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace) a plus....

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Shift Manager TB39056-84 Newtown Rd

  • Taco Bell
  • Danbury, CT
  • 4 days ago
  • Danbury, CT
  • 4 days ago

Coordinate with the restaurant manager or assistant manager to address staffing gaps and schedule adjustments....

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Shift Manager TB39075-751 East Main St

  • Taco Bell
  • Stamford, CT
  • 4 days ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 4 days ago

Coordinate with the restaurant manager or assistant manager to address staffing gaps and schedule adjustments....

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Shift Manager TB39040-1371 E Putnam Ave

  • Taco Bell
  • Old Greenwich, CT
  • 4 days ago
  • Old Greenwich, CT
  • 4 days ago

Coordinate with the restaurant manager or assistant manager to address staffing gaps and schedule adjustments....

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Transportation Shift Manager

  • Foxwoods Resort Casino
  • Mashantucket, CT
  • 5 days ago
  • Mashantucket, CT
  • 5 days ago

Under the supervision of the Transportation Manager, the incumbent, either personally or through subordinates, supervises the Transportation operation. High school diploma or GED as well as one...

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Shift Manager

  • Noodles & Company
  • Middletown, CT
  • 7 days ago
  • Middletown, CT
  • 7 days ago

You know guest satisfaction always takes priority but efficient restaurant operations makes this possible. You're friendly, positive and enthusiastic at every turn....

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Restaurant Supervisor

  • Troon Golf, L.L.C.
  • Bloomfield, CT
  • 11 days ago
  • Bloomfield, CT
  • 11 days ago

Tumble Brook Country Club is hiring for a Full Time Restaurant Supervisor. Restaurant and supervisory experience preferred. The position will move to part time from January-March at 3 days per...

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Restaurant Shift Manager

  • Shake Shack
  • Canton, CT
  • 12 days ago
  • Canton, CT
  • 12 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...

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Shift Manager TB39051-392 Main St

  • Taco Bell
  • Danbury, CT
  • 12 days ago
  • Danbury, CT
  • 12 days ago

Coordinate with the restaurant manager or assistant manager to address staffing gaps and schedule adjustments....

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Shift Manager - 0694

  • Five Guys
  • Oxford, CT
  • 13 days ago
  • Oxford, CT
  • 13 days ago

quality and food safety very seriously but do not take ourselves too seriously....

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Salary for Restaurant Manager Jobs in Connecticut

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

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Restaurant Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

Restaurant Managers in Connecticut 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 Connecticut
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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