Restaurant Manager Jobs in Ayer, MA

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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General Manager / Chef

  • Newton Upper Falls, MA (24 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Newton Upper Falls, MA (24 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 5 days ago

BrickFire Pizza is a chef inspired quality fast casual restaurant specializing in pizza, pasta with homemade sauces, and a wide variety of salads and sandwiches with homemade dressings. We are...

Restaurant Manager

  • Natick, MA (22 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Natick, MA (22 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 6 hours ago

Northern Management Group is currently hiring RESTAURANT MANAGERS to join our growing management team. We are a family oriented growing Network of Dunkin locations....

Front of House Manager

  • Wellesley Hills, MA (23 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Wellesley Hills, MA (23 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 22 hours ago

Position Title: Front of House Manager - Wellesley MA Salary: $60000 - $65000 Other Forms of Compensation: Merit Increases Think Fresh! Lead with Excellence!...

Customer Experience Manager

  • Natick, MA (22 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Natick, MA (22 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 2 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

  • Reading, MA (23 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Reading, MA (23 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 3 days ago

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

Customer Care Manager II

  • Westborough, MA (20 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Westborough, MA (20 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 3 days ago

WE KNOW THAT BUILDING HOMES & COMMUNITIES BEGINS WITH BUILDING THE BEST TEAM! How would you like to be a part of team that has been providing the American Dream of homeownership to families for...

Restaurant Manager

  • Watertown, MA (23 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Watertown, MA (23 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Restaurant Manager at sweetgreen 100 Bond St, Watertown, MA 02472 Apply Now at sweetgreen 100 Bond St, Watertown, MA 02472 Our Restaurant Managers (Assistant Coaches) lead our team members!...

Senior Customer Service Manager

  • Bedford, MA (15 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bedford, MA (15 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Senior Customer Service Manager Werfen United States, Massachusetts, Bedford 180 Hartwell Road (Show on map) Jun 10, 2025 Job Information Number ICIMS-2025-8963 Job function Customer Service Job...

Restaurant Manager

  • Lexington, MA (19 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Lexington, MA (19 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 5 days ago

of house operations within the departmentDaily monitoring of staffing levels to insure proper service standards and adherence to labor costsDaily reconciliation of actual revenues and payroll to budget...

Restaurant Manager

  • Methuen, MA (22 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Methuen, MA (22 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 6 days ago

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

Closing/Night Shift Manager

  • Salem, NH (23 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Salem, NH (23 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 7 days ago

Shift Manager / Hourly Manager (Must be 18+ Years of Age) Are you a highly skilled and motivated individual looking for an immediate opportunity in the food & beverage industry? Do you thrive in a...

Shift Manager

  • Nashua, NH (13 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Nashua, NH (13 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 7 days ago

McDonald's Works for Me. Im going places. I want a satisfying career with good benefits and great opportunities for advancement. I have a lot to offer, and I want to grow. The Job for Me Get a job...

Customer Experience Manager - Victoria's Secret - Natick Collection - Natick, MA

  • Natick, MA (22 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Natick, MA (22 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 7 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...

Restaurant Manager @ Papa Razzi

  • Wellesley, MA (23 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Wellesley, MA (23 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 9 days ago

About the Position: In the Restaurant Manager role, you will be responsible for the oversight and management of all daily restaurant operations....

Customer Experience Manager

  • Leominster, MA (10 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Leominster, MA (10 miles from Ayer, MA)
  • 10 days ago

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

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Salary for Restaurant Manager Jobs in Ayer, MA

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Highest Education Level

Restaurant Managers in Ayer, MA 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 Ayer, MA
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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