Restaurant Manager Jobs in Princeton, 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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Customer Experience Manager - Full Time with Benefits

  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago

Store - TRENTON-PRINCETON, NJ Deliver a customer centric shopping experience by managing and delivering effective front-end operations and expectations. Lead the omnichannel processes. Maintain...

Customer Service Manager

  • Bordentown, NJ (20 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Bordentown, NJ (20 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

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

US Seasonal Tax-Financial Services Organization- Private Client Services-Manager

  • New Brunswick, NJ (13 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (13 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 9 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

FY26 US Seasonal Tax-Private Client Services Manager

  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 12 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

Medical Front Office Coordinator - Princeton

  • Princeton, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Medical Front Office Coordinator - Princeton WSAudiology is a global leader in the hearing aid industry. Together with our 12,000 colleagues in 130 countries, we invite you to help unlock human...

Customer Experience Manager

  • Allentown, NJ (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Allentown, NJ (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Store - ALLENTOWN-PHILLIPSBURG, NJ Deliver a customer centric shopping experience by managing and delivering effective front-end operations and expectations. Lead the omnichannel processes....

Customer Experience Manager PT

  • Allentown, NJ (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Allentown, NJ (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Store - ALLENTOWN-PHILLIPSBURG, NJ Deliver a customer centric shopping experience by managing and delivering effective front-end operations and expectations. Lead the omnichannel processes....

Restaurant Shift Manager

  • Edison, NJ (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Edison, NJ (17 miles from Princeton, 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 $19.50 NJ

  • Monroe Twp, NJ (13 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Monroe Twp, NJ (13 miles from Princeton, 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,...

Front Of House Manager

  • Basking Ridge, NJ (21 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Basking Ridge, NJ (21 miles from Princeton, 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!...

KFC Shift Manager

  • Iselin, NJ (22 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Iselin, NJ (22 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

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

Restaurant Manager

  • Woodbridge, NJ (22 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (22 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

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

Client Services Manager

  • East Brunswick, NJ (13 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • East Brunswick, NJ (13 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Client Services Manager BAYADA Home Health Care - 3.8 East Brunswick, NJ Job Details $50,000 - $55,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Employee assistance...

Certified Restaurant Supervisor

  • Iselin, NJ (22 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Iselin, NJ (22 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

As a Certified Restaurant Supervisor (CRS), you will be responsible for supporting the management team to ensure that restaurant operations run smoothly, while also filling important team member roles...

Customer Experience Manager

  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

A growing medical device manufacturer is seeking a proactive and experienced Customer Service & Sales Support Manager to lead a small team and act as the main point of contact for client...

Demographic Data for Princeton, NJ

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Salary for Restaurant Manager Jobs in Princeton, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Restaurant Managers in Princeton, 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 Princeton, 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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