Restaurant Manager Jobs in Gary, IN

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

  • Portillo Restaurant Group
  • Oak Lawn, IL (22 miles from Gary, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Oak Lawn, IL (22 miles from Gary, IN)
  • 1 day ago

Management experience in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant setting preferred Working knowledge of restaurant operations, recruiting, scheduling, food planning and preparation, sanitation, food quality...

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Restaurant Manager

  • Bob Evans
  • Valparaiso, IN (20 miles from Gary, IN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Valparaiso, IN (20 miles from Gary, IN)
  • 2 days 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...

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Shift Manager

  • Taco Bell
  • Hebron, IN (19 miles from Gary, IN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hebron, IN (19 miles from Gary, IN)
  • 2 days ago

The Shift Leader directly supervises crew members, maintains responsibility for the performance of the assigned duties and is responsible for restaurant operations in the absence of the Restaurant General...

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Restaurant Shift Supervisor

  • MOD Super Fast Pizza, LLC
  • Hammond, IN (8 miles from Gary, IN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Hammond, IN (8 miles from Gary, IN)
  • 5 days ago

operations Must be at least 18 years old At our table, everyone has a place....

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Restaurant Manager

  • Dunkin'
  • East Chicago, IN (6 miles from Gary, IN)
  • 5 days ago
  • East Chicago, IN (6 miles from Gary, IN)
  • 5 days ago

We are looking for a Restaurant Manager to help manage our Dunkin' Team!...

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Shift Manager

  • Wendy's
  • Crestwood, IL (20 miles from Gary, IN)
  • 7 days ago
  • Crestwood, IL (20 miles from Gary, IN)
  • 7 days ago

What you'll do WHY WENDY’S? Families come in all shapes and sizes, that includes the Wendy’s family - the people you will work with as a Shift Manager. We get you. We got you....

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Shift Manager, Facilities

  • 165 Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, LLC
  • Gary, IN
  • 12 days ago
  • Gary, IN
  • 12 days ago

relations and acts as a mentor to team members in order to provide superior guest service....

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Shift Manager- Starting at $17/hr

  • McDonald's
  • Midlothian, IL (20 miles from Gary, IN)
  • 13 days ago
  • Midlothian, IL (20 miles from Gary, IN)
  • 13 days 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,...

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Shift Manager - 4012

  • Five Guys
  • Evergreen Park, IL (20 miles from Gary, IN)
  • 13 days ago
  • Evergreen Park, IL (20 miles from Gary, IN)
  • 13 days ago

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

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Shift Manager - 4083

  • Five Guys
  • Homewood, IL (17 miles from Gary, IN)
  • 13 days ago
  • Homewood, IL (17 miles from Gary, IN)
  • 13 days ago

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

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Shift Manager - 0578

  • Five Guys
  • Matteson, IL (21 miles from Gary, IN)
  • 13 days ago
  • Matteson, IL (21 miles from Gary, IN)
  • 13 days ago

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

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Restaurant Manager

  • Goodwin Recruiting
  • Oak Lawn, IL (22 miles from Gary, IN)
  • 14 days ago
  • Oak Lawn, IL (22 miles from Gary, IN)
  • 14 days ago

Restaurant Manager Responsibilities Can drive operational excellence and company profitability Excellent at developing people and helping them achieve their goals Systems-driven and can uphold company...

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Shift Manager

  • McDonalds
  • Country Club Hills, IL (19 miles from Gary, IN)
  • 14 days ago
  • Country Club Hills, IL (19 miles from Gary, IN)
  • 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- Starting at $16/hr

  • McDonalds
  • Hammond, IN (8 miles from Gary, IN)
  • 14 days ago
  • Hammond, IN (8 miles from Gary, IN)
  • 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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Restaurant Shift Manager

  • Shake Shack
  • Chicago, IL (24 miles from Gary, IN)
  • 15 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (24 miles from Gary, IN)
  • 15 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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Restaurant Manager Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Food Costing for the Restaurant and Catering Industry
Controlling costs in catering is an essential skill to ensure a kitchen runs profitably. On this two-week course, youll learn the fundamentals of cost management in restaurants and catering...
Branding for Restaurants
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...
Influencing and Communication Skills for Managers
As a manager, its vital to understand both the importance of communication at work, as well as the drawbacks of miscommunication. This influencing and communication training course will equip...

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Salary for Restaurant Manager Jobs in Gary, IN

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 Gary, IN 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 Gary, IN
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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