Restaurant Manager Jobs in Fair Lawn, NJ

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

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

Investigates andresolves food quality and service complaints. Communicates with guests and employees to solve problems and ensurescomplete guest satisfaction....

Front of House Manager - Little Island

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago

Position Title: Front of House Manager Reports To: General Manager Salary: $75,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Founded in 2005 as Hudson Yards Catering, Union Square Events is a culinary and operations...

Restaurant Manager

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago

They collaborate with all culinary and front of house departments to run the restaurant harmoniously in an efficient and cost-effective manner....

Restaurant Manager

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago

While reacting daily to sales trends and reducing labor scheduled when needed Manage local store marketing programs as assigned Restaurant Manager Requirements 1-2 years of Manager experience in restaurants...

Restaurant Manager

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago

The Restaurant Manager should have superior French food and wine knowledge....

Senior Visitor Experience Manager

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

Job Overview: Department: Facilities Schedule: 35 hours per week Type: Regular, Full Time Pay: Salary $65 - 75K Exempt Job Summary: The Visitor Experience Manager oversees the supervision,...

Cafe Manager (Partner-Track)

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago

Cafe Manager (Partner-Track) Downtone Date Posted July 09, 2025 Location New York, NY Category Culinary Job type Full-Time COMPANY DESCRIPTION Downtone NYC is a specialty coffee bar and cultural...

Shift Manager

  • Secaucus, NJ (11 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Secaucus, NJ (11 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago

This is the place to start the next phase of your restaurant management career....

Gyu-Kaku Midtown NOW HIRING Restaurant Manager!

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Gyu-Kaku Midtown NOW HIRING Restaurant Manager!...

Gyu-Kaku East Village Now Hiring Restaurant Manager!

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Gyu-Kaku East Village Now Hiring Restaurant Manager!...

Restaurant Manager

  • Brooklyn, NY (18 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (18 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Bonus is paid in two distributions Restaurant Manager Responsibilities Reporting to theRestaurant General Manager, our Restaurant Managers are the champions of betterburgers!...

Restaurant Shift Manager

  • Brooklyn, NY (18 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (18 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 3 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...

Dental Front Office Coordinator

  • White Plains, NY (19 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • White Plains, NY (19 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Westchester Dental Group proudly champions a patient-centric approach, fostering exceptional patient experiences, top-notch employee and dentist retention, and remarkable practice growth. You will...

FT Customer Experience Manager Retail / Balloons

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Job Order Number: DG0266105 Job Title: FT Customer Experience Manager Retail / Balloons Company: Michaels Location: LI, NY Salary: Education: Information Not Provided Experience: Information Not...

Customer Service Manager, Airport Customer Experience

  • Newark, NJ (14 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (14 miles from Fair Lawn, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Location: Newark Intl Apt (EWR-TRML) Cities: Newark - NJ Requisition ID: 78923 This job will continue to be posted until at least 05/16/2025. If interested, please apply prior to this date. Job...

Demographic Data for Fair Lawn, NJ

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Salary for Restaurant Manager Jobs in Fair Lawn, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Restaurant Managers in Fair Lawn, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
34.0%
High School or GED
25.7%
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 Fair Lawn, NJ
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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