Restaurant Manager Jobs in Morris Plains, 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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US Seasonal Tax-Financial Services Organization- Private Client Services-Manager

  • Secaucus, NJ (22 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Secaucus, NJ (22 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago

Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, were all in to shape your future with confidence. Well help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you...

Remote Work

Cafe Manager - Tatte Ridgewood, New Jersey

  • Ridgewood, NJ (21 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Ridgewood, NJ (21 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago

A Cafe Manager supports Tattes mission to inspire, care for and nurture life, every day, by contributing to the cafe management team in welcoming guests to Tatte, caring for our team members, and...

Dining Room Supervisor

  • Mountainside, NJ (13 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mountainside, NJ (13 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Arbor's Luxurious Assisted Living Community is Hiring a Dining Room Supervisor to Join Their Team! Work Schedule: Full-Time, 11am-7:30pm, Sunday-Thursday Join The Arbor Company and discover a work...

Shift Manager $19.50 NJ

  • Union, NJ (15 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Union, NJ (15 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 1 day 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,...

Restaurant Shift Manager

  • Edison, NJ (23 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Edison, NJ (23 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 1 day 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

  • Franklin, NJ (19 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Franklin, NJ (19 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

The Gillis Organization owns and operates McDonald's Restaurant Franchises in Bergen, Monmouth, Middlesex, Ocean, and Somerset County in New Jersey and Albany, Columbia, Rensselaer, and...

Restaurant Supervisor - $21/hr

  • Livingston, NJ (9 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Livingston, NJ (9 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

As a Restaurant Supervisor, you are a key part of that by overseeing our kitchen operations to ensure top-notch food quality and service for customers....

KFC Shift Manager

  • Ledgewood, NJ (9 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Ledgewood, NJ (9 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

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

FY26 US Seasonal Tax-Private Client Services Manager

  • Secaucus, NJ (22 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Secaucus, NJ (22 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, were all in to shape your future with confidence. Well help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you...

Remote Work

Front Of House Manager

  • Basking Ridge, NJ (12 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Basking Ridge, NJ (12 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Position Title: FRONT OF HOUSE MANAGER - Basking Ridge NJ Salary: $65000 Other Forms of Compensation: Merit Increases Think Fresh! Lead with Excellence!...

Restaurant Manager

  • Teterboro, NJ (22 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Teterboro, NJ (22 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Lucrative compensation package Growing company with 200+ restaurants and several new restaurant openings yearly across the country Career advancement and leadership conferences and development programs...

Restaurant Manager

  • Hackensack, NJ (23 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hackensack, NJ (23 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Job Details Job Title Restaurant Manager Posted: 6/11/2025 Salary: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 / hour Location NJ, Hackensack 70 Riverside Square Hackensack, NJ 07601 Description OUR PASSION IS MAKING PEOPLE...

Mgr, Cafe

  • Whippany, NJ (3 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Whippany, NJ (3 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Salary: $60000 Other Forms of Compensation: What makes FLIK click What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our...

Dining Room Manager

  • Florham Park, NJ (6 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Florham Park, NJ (6 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance and presentation standards at all times. Ensure company standards for an appropriately staffed, operational and stocked dining room....

Transport Shift Manager

  • Newark, NJ (18 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (18 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Are you an experienced Transport Shift Manager who can really deliver? Are you ready to drive your career forwards? Transport yourself to GXO and find out more about how we do logistics...

Demographic Data for Morris Plains, NJ

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Salary for Restaurant Manager Jobs in Morris Plains, NJ

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 Morris Plains, 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 Morris Plains, 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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