Restaurant Manager Jobs in Gastonia, NC

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 - Unit 1582 Gastonia, NC

  • Gastonia, NC (6 miles from Gastonia, NC)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Gastonia, NC (6 miles from Gastonia, NC)
  • 2 hours ago

Manages front-of-house restaurant operations, including staff scheduling, customer service, and presentation of the dining room and bar areas....

FT Customer Experience Manager

  • Charlotte, NC (22 miles from Gastonia, NC)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Charlotte, NC (22 miles from Gastonia, NC)
  • 22 hours ago

Store - CHLT-RIVERGATE, NC Deliver a customer centric shopping experience by managing and delivering effective front-end operations and expectations. Lead the omnichannel processes. Maintain store...

Customer Service Manager, Airport Customer Experience Administration

  • Charlotte, NC (22 miles from Gastonia, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (22 miles from Gastonia, NC)
  • 2 days ago

Location: Charlotte/Douglas Intl Apt (CLT-TRML) Cities: Charlotte - NC Requisition ID: 79545 This job will continue to be posted until at least 06/20/2025. If interested, please apply prior to...

KFC Shift Manager

  • Kings Mountain, NC (7 miles from Gastonia, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Kings Mountain, NC (7 miles from Gastonia, NC)
  • 4 days ago

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

FY26 US Seasonal Tax-Private Client Services Manager

  • Charlotte, NC (22 miles from Gastonia, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (22 miles from Gastonia, NC)
  • 4 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

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

  • Charlotte, NC (22 miles from Gastonia, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (22 miles from Gastonia, NC)
  • 4 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

Project (Client Services) Manager

  • Charlotte, NC (22 miles from Gastonia, NC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (22 miles from Gastonia, NC)
  • 5 days ago

The Position A healthier future. Thats what drives us. Always innovating, we bring together dedicated people and diverse perspectives from across our global network, empowering each other to keep...

Customer Experience Manager - Victoria's Secret - Carolina Place - Pineville, NC

  • Pineville, NC (22 miles from Gastonia, NC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Pineville, NC (22 miles from Gastonia, NC)
  • 5 days ago

A Victoria’s Secret & Co Customer Experience Manager is a values-based leader who delivers exceptional customer and associate experiences to grow top line sales. This role reports to the Store...

Customer Experience Manager

  • Gastonia, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Gastonia, NC
  • 5 days ago

Store - CHLT-GASTONIA, NC Deliver a customer centric shopping experience by managing and delivering effective front-end operations and expectations. Lead the omnichannel processes. Maintain store...

Customer Care Manager

  • Charlotte, NC (22 miles from Gastonia, NC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (22 miles from Gastonia, NC)
  • 5 days ago

M/I Homes has been building new homes of outstanding quality and superior design for more than 40 years. Founded in 1976 by Irving and Melvin Schottenstein and guided by Irvings drive to always...

Shift Manager

  • Stanley, NC (15 miles from Gastonia, NC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Stanley, NC (15 miles from Gastonia, NC)
  • 5 days ago

Shift Supervisor Opportunity Awaits! Carrols owns and operates more than 800 Burger King Restaurants, and we need great leaders on our team! What Does a SHIFT SUPERVISOR do? + Operates the...

Shift Manager $14-$18 per hour Flexible schedules

  • Dallas, NC (9 miles from Gastonia, NC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Dallas, NC (9 miles from Gastonia, NC)
  • 5 days ago

At McDonald's, we know you want to be powerful. In order to do that, you need an opportunity to advance yourself. The problem is, when it comes to your job, one size does not fit all, which makes...

Shift Manager

  • Boiling Springs, NC (23 miles from Gastonia, NC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Boiling Springs, NC (23 miles from Gastonia, NC)
  • 5 days 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,...

Copy - Shift Manager

  • Gastonia, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Gastonia, NC
  • 5 days 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,...

Cafe Manager - Concord, NC

  • Charlotte, NC (22 miles from Gastonia, NC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (22 miles from Gastonia, NC)
  • 5 days ago

CAFE MANAGER - CONCORD, NC Compass Group life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, flex time, retirement plan United States, North Carolina, Charlotte Jun 06, 2025 Morrison Healthcare Salary:...

Demographic Data for Gastonia, NC

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Salary for Restaurant Manager Jobs in Gastonia, NC

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 Gastonia, NC offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
34.0%
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 Gastonia, NC
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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