Restaurant Manager Jobs in Columbia, IL

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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Dining Room Manager

  • Kirkwood, MO (14 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Kirkwood, MO (14 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 10 hours ago

Dining Room Manager Job Reference Number: 31455 Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite Segment: Healthcare Brand: Cura-Hospitality State: Missouri (US-MO) The Role at a glance: We are looking for a...

Dining Room Manager

  • Kirkwood, MO (14 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Kirkwood, MO (14 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 17 hours ago

Dining Room Manager** **Job Reference Number:** 31455 **Employment Type:** Full-Time **,** Onsite **Segment:** Healthcare **Brand:** Cura-Hospitality **State:** Missouri (US-MO) **The Role at a...

Overnight Shift Manager up to $20hr.

  • Brentwood, MO (13 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Brentwood, MO (13 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 19 hours 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,...

Opening Shift Manager 4a-1pm Up to $18hr.

  • Valley Park, MO (17 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Valley Park, MO (17 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 1 day 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,...

Closing Manager Positions-up to $18/hr!

  • Des Peres, MO (17 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Des Peres, MO (17 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 1 day 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,...

Restaurant Manager

  • Fairview Heights, IL (15 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fairview Heights, IL (15 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 1 day ago

& local marketing programs Champion sales building activities and suggestive selling Maximize table turnover, sales per guest, and sales per hour Meet and greet guests, investigating and resolving food...

Restaurant Manager - St. Louis, MO

  • Saint Louis, MO (12 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (12 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Communicates and follows-up with guests to obtain feedback and identify service and food quality improvement opportunities. Assists and resolves all guest complaints in-person or by phone....

Restaurant Manager

  • Crystal City, MO (17 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Crystal City, MO (17 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Pay rate: Up to $20 an hour JOB SUMMARY Maintains excellence in guest service and quality control of operations consistently to ensure the company mission is attained. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Runs...

Restaurant Manager - Chilis Arnold MO and Surrounding Areas

  • Arnold, MO (10 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Arnold, MO (10 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 11 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...

Restaurant Manager - Chili's Arnold MO and Surrounding Areas

  • Arnold, MO (10 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Arnold, MO (10 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 11 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...

Front Office Coordinator - Ballwin (Des Peres), MO

  • Ballwin, MO (21 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Ballwin, MO (21 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 14 days ago

Position Overview Greater Purpose and Core Values: Athleticos Greater Purpose is to empower people, inspire hope and transform lives. We accomplish this by providing exceptional, progressive, and...

KFC Shift Manager

  • Arnold, MO (10 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 20 days ago
  • Arnold, MO (10 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 20 days ago

Ability to develop your leadership skills and seek Assistant Manager, and Restaurant Manager opportunities....

Customer Experience Manager

  • Ballwin, MO (21 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 22 days ago
  • Ballwin, MO (21 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 22 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,...

Restaurant Manager

  • Fairview Heights, IL (15 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 22 days ago
  • Fairview Heights, IL (15 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 22 days ago

Our Restaurant Managers lead and inspire the service and culinary teams to deliver the ultimate steakhouse experience every guest, every time....

Customer Experience Manager - Victoria's Secret - West County - Des Peres, MO

  • Des Peres, MO (17 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 22 days ago
  • Des Peres, MO (17 miles from Columbia, IL)
  • 22 days ago

A Victoria’s Secret & Co Customer Experience Manager is a values-based leader who delivers exceptional customer and associate experiences to grow top line sales. This role reports to the Store...

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Salary for Restaurant Manager Jobs in Columbia, IL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Restaurant Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

Restaurant Managers in Columbia, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
34.0%
High School or GED
25.7%
Associate's Degree
17.3%
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 Columbia, IL
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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