Restaurant Manager Jobs in Waterloo, IA

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

  • McDonalds
  • Waverly, IA (24 miles from Waterloo, IA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Waverly, IA (24 miles from Waterloo, IA)
  • 14 days ago

SHIFT MANAGER aka SWING MANAGER - McDonalds company-owned and independent Owner-Operator restaurants are staffed by great people, and right now were looking for more of them. People interested in...

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Shift Manager - 4089

  • Five Guys
  • Cedar Falls, IA (10 miles from Waterloo, IA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Cedar Falls, IA (10 miles from Waterloo, IA)
  • 22 days ago

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

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Hospitality Shift Manager

  • Caesars Entertainment Corporation
  • Waterloo, IA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Waterloo, IA
  • 45+ days ago

The Hospitality Shift Manager is responsible and accountable for the successful operations of the hospitality departments. HOW YOU WILL CREATE THE EXTRAORDINARY Responsible for planning,...

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Restaurant Manager

  • Shake Shack
  • Waverly, IA (24 miles from Waterloo, IA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Waverly, IA (24 miles from Waterloo, IA)
  • 45+ 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...

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Restaurant Shift Manager

  • Noodles & Company
  • Waterloo, IA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Waterloo, IA
  • 45+ days ago

Experience in customer service, hospitality, or restaurant operations, with the ability and willingness to support and lead across both front- and back-of-house....

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Shift Manager

  • Jimmy John's
  • Cedar Falls, IA (10 miles from Waterloo, IA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Cedar Falls, IA (10 miles from Waterloo, IA)
  • 90+ days ago

As a Shift Manager, you help with day-to-day restaurant operations. Training and working alongside your team, you will also help manage food and labor costs. In other words: mama approved....

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Associate Restaurant Manager

  • Perkins Restaurants Company
  • Waterloo, IA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Waterloo, IA
  • 90+ days ago

SUMMARY OF POSITION Assists the General Manager in restaurant operations and in achieving planned sales and profit levels for the restaurant through the implementation, management, and enforcement of...

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Restaurant Manager

  • Olive Garden
  • Waterloo, IA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Waterloo, IA
  • 90+ days ago

Our Restaurant Managers report to the General Manager and are accountable for taking initiative, being people-focused, and results-oriented....

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Demographic Data for Waterloo, IA

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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 Waterloo, IA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Restaurant Managers in Waterloo, IA 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 Waterloo, IA
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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