Restaurant Manager Jobs in New Jersey

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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Eagle Oaks Country Club

Restaurant Manager

These standards also include the highest possible food quality, preparation, presentation, and table service in an immaculately clean dining room....

Restaurant Shift Manager

  • NJ
  • 1 hour ago
  • NJ
  • 1 hour 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...

Cafe Manager - Tatte Ridgewood, New Jersey

  • Ridgewood, NJ
  • 2 hours ago
  • Ridgewood, NJ
  • 2 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...

Shift Manager

  • Phillipsburg, NJ
  • 2 hours ago
  • Phillipsburg, NJ
  • 2 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,...

FY26 US Seasonal Tax-Private Client Services Manager

  • Hoboken, NJ
  • 3 hours ago
  • Hoboken, NJ
  • 3 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...

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Busy restaurant/bar, looking for great people to enhance our team. If you want to work hard and make lots of money, contact us now! Please include your phone number and work history.

Medical Front Office Coordinator - Princeton

  • Princeton, NJ
  • 20 hours ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 20 hours 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...

Medical Front Office Coordinator- Moorestown

  • Moorestown, NJ
  • 20 hours ago
  • Moorestown, NJ
  • 20 hours ago

Medical Front Office Coordinator- Moorestown 2.4 2.4 out of 5 stars 210 Young Ave, Moorestown, NJ 08057 WSAudiology is a global leader in the hearing aid industry. Together with our 12,000...

Restaurant Supervisor- Michael Patricks

  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • 22 hours ago
  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • 22 hours ago

Overview Restaurant Supervisor It is the responsibility of the Restaurant Supervisor to manage operation in an efficient and professional manner to ensure quality service to guests....

Mgr, Cafe

  • NJ
  • 22 hours ago
  • NJ
  • 22 hours ago

Flik Hospitality Group 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...

Dining Room Supervisor

  • Mountainside, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Mountainside, 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
  • 1 day ago
  • Union, 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,...

Customer Experience Manager

  • Allentown, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Allentown, 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
  • 1 day ago
  • Allentown, 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....

Location:** New York or Remote Seasonal Tax Manager FSO-PCS Private Client Services (PCS) is a growing practice within EY, and youll see that growth reflected in our career opportunities. The team...

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Salary for Restaurant Manager Jobs in New Jersey

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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey
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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