Restaurant Manager Jobs in Hightstown, 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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Calling All Restaurant Managers

  • East Brunswick, NJ (13 miles from Hightstown, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • East Brunswick, NJ (13 miles from Hightstown, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Calling All Restaurant Managers Gasket Guy of Central New Jersey Tired of the Restaurant Business! Have a Little Bit of a Handyman Skill Set! Good with People!...

FT Customer Experience Manager

  • Holmdel, NJ (20 miles from Hightstown, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Holmdel, NJ (20 miles from Hightstown, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Store - NWK-HOLMDEL, NJDeliver a customer centric shopping experience by managing and delivering effective front-end operations and expectations. Lead the omnichannel processes. Maintain store...

Dental Front Office Coordinator

  • Ocean, NJ (24 miles from Hightstown, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Ocean, NJ (24 miles from Hightstown, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Dr. Marc Berley proudly champions a patient-centric approach, fostering exceptional patient experiences, top-notch employee and dentist retention, and remarkable practice growth. You will thrive...

Shift Manager

  • Jackson, NJ (13 miles from Hightstown, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Jackson, NJ (13 miles from Hightstown, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

If you're ready to take the next step in your career in restaurant management, our Shift Manager position is the right place to do it....

Customer Service Manager

  • Langhorne, PA (20 miles from Hightstown, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Langhorne, PA (20 miles from Hightstown, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

BASIC FUNCTION Serving customers at Goodwill has never been more rewarding. Whether serving our guests with their shopping experiences, assisting someone in our community to better their life, or...

Restaurant Shift Manager

  • Princeton, NJ (11 miles from Hightstown, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (11 miles from Hightstown, NJ)
  • 9 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...

Shift Manager

  • Somerset, NJ (17 miles from Hightstown, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Somerset, NJ (17 miles from Hightstown, NJ)
  • 9 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...

Applebees Restaurant Manager Middletown NJ

  • Middletown, NJ (23 miles from Hightstown, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Middletown, NJ (23 miles from Hightstown, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

We are hiring Restaurant Managers of all experience levels; Managers, Assistant General Managers & Kitchen Managers. Do you have proven management skills and experience in food and beverage?...

Sr Lead Customer Experience Manager

  • Trenton, NJ (12 miles from Hightstown, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (12 miles from Hightstown, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

About Lumen** Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications - quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and...

Applebee's Restaurant Manager Middletown NJ

  • Middletown, NJ (23 miles from Hightstown, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Middletown, NJ (23 miles from Hightstown, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

We are hiring Restaurant Managers of all experience levels; Managers, Assistant General Managers & Kitchen Managers. Do you have proven management skills and experience in food and beverage?...

KFC Shift Manager

  • Iselin, NJ (24 miles from Hightstown, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Iselin, NJ (24 miles from Hightstown, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

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

Customer Service Manager

  • Piscataway, NJ (21 miles from Hightstown, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Piscataway, NJ (21 miles from Hightstown, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

Job Description: Job brief We are looking for an experienced Customer Service Manager to provide excellent customer service and to promote this idea throughout the organisation. The goal is to...

Restaurant Manager

  • South River, NJ (15 miles from Hightstown, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • South River, NJ (15 miles from Hightstown, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

RESTAURANT MANAGER - LEAD WITH PURPOSE AT DUNKIN' Are you a results-driven leader who loves building strong teams and creating great customer experiences?...

Customer Service Manager

  • Hamilton, NJ (11 miles from Hightstown, NJ)
  • 17 days ago
  • Hamilton, NJ (11 miles from Hightstown, NJ)
  • 17 days ago

CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER Job Details Job Location Hamilton Plaza Store - Hamilton, NJ Salary Range $17.75 - $21.75 Hourly Description The Customer Service Manager is responsible for the oversight,...

Restaurant Manager

  • Woodbridge, NJ (24 miles from Hightstown, NJ)
  • 17 days ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (24 miles from Hightstown, NJ)
  • 17 days ago

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

Demographic Data for Hightstown, NJ

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Salary for Restaurant Manager Jobs in Hightstown, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Restaurant Managers in Hightstown, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
33.9%
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 Hightstown, 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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