Restaurant Manager Jobs in Watchung, 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

  • Wayne, NJ (23 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Wayne, NJ (23 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

Compensation Range $60,000 - $70,000 / Year Compensation may include base salary and geographic differential. This position is bonus eligible. Job Description You are a seasoned restaurant leader,...

Restaurant Manager

  • Edison, NJ (9 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Edison, NJ (9 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

Management experience in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant setting Working knowledge of restaurant operations, including personnel management, food planning and preparation, purchasing, sanitation...

Shift Manager

  • Rahway, NJ (8 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Rahway, NJ (8 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 9 hours 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,...

Shift Manager

  • East Windsor, NJ (22 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • East Windsor, NJ (22 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

Conducts performance appraisals, takes disciplinary action, motivates and trains Ensures maintenance of equipment, facility, and grounds through the use of a preventative maintenance program Ensures food...

Cafe Manager

  • New York, NY (23 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago
  • New York, NY (23 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago

Position Title: Cafe Manager Pay 11 Reports To: Salary: $70,000 - $78,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industrys leading provider of dining and event...

Dining Room Manager

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Eleven Madison Park is a plant-based fine dining restaurant that overlooks Madison Square Park in New York City. First opened in 1998 as a French...

Culinary Shift Manager - Brookfield Place

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Open early, Daily Provisions offers our take on classic bakery items prepared each morning, including signature crullers, homemade baked goods,...

Restaurant Manager- Fauchon

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago

Implement and maintain high standards of hygiene, safety, visual merchandising and food quality. Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely stock replenishment....

Gyu-Kaku East Village Now Hiring Restaurant Manager!

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications: Minimum of 1-2 years experience in a management position or minimum of 5 years working in service industry or a Bachelor degree in related fields A profound knowledge of restaurant operations...

Gyu-Kaku Midtown NOW HIRING Restaurant Manager!

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications: Minimum of 1-2 years experience in a management position or minimum of 5 years working in service industry or a Bachelor degree in related fields A profound knowledge of restaurant operations...

Customer Experience Manager (Luxury Residential Property)

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Community Manager, 8 Spruce (Residential Property) FLSA Status: Exempt, Salaried Worksite Status: On-site Were Beam Living, a multi-family residential property management company that elevates,...

Hirring Line - Prep Cooks, Restaurant Manager!

  • New York, NY (23 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (23 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Were seeking a passionate, dynamic, and visionary Restaurant Manager to lead the charge and make every shift feel like an event!...

FOH Manager

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

We are looking for someone to spend most of the shift working the floor: managing the staff, engaging with with guests and ensuring that service and food quality is excellent....

Restaurant Manager

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Frenchette Group is seeking experienced and dedicated managers to join our growing team. Frenchette is the critically acclaimed Tribeca hotspot...

Front of House Manager

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Watchung, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Major Food Group is hiring a Restaurant Manager to join our team at Parm Italian!...

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Salary for Restaurant Manager Jobs in Watchung, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Restaurant Managers in Watchung, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
34.0%
High School or GED
25.7%
Associate's Degree
17.3%
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 Watchung, 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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