Restaurant Manager Jobs in Wakefield, VA

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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Shift Manager

  • Suffolk, VA (23 miles from Wakefield, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Suffolk, VA (23 miles from Wakefield, VA)
  • 2 days ago

$15 - $17/hour Your qualities: Honest, energetic and fun Positive and love to smile Take real pride in your work Dependable and punctual High standards for yourself and your coworkers Love to...

Senior Deputy Treasurer (Assistant Customer Service Manager)

  • Suffolk, VA (23 miles from Wakefield, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Suffolk, VA (23 miles from Wakefield, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Under limited supervision, performs supervisory and professional level fiscal control and accounting work in the City Treasurer's Office. Work involves performing and supervising day-to-day...

Shift Manager VA

  • Smithfield, VA (17 miles from Wakefield, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Smithfield, VA (17 miles from Wakefield, VA)
  • 4 days ago

Now Hiring experienced shift managers $16-$18 per hour. Requirements: Managers lead shifts every week, making sure customers get a fast, accurate, friendly experience every visit. A Shift Manager...

Shift Manager

  • Suffolk, VA (23 miles from Wakefield, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Suffolk, VA (23 miles from Wakefield, VA)
  • 5 days ago

We're glad you're here. You may know us as the brand with Roast Beef and Curly Fries - but we are also crafting incredible career opportunities. You're in the right place if you're here for:...

Restaurant Shift Manager

  • Williamsburg, VA (21 miles from Wakefield, VA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Williamsburg, VA (21 miles from Wakefield, VA)
  • 19 days ago

Leading a culture of food safety that meets company standards in food quality, cleanliness, and practices. Recognizing team members for their hard work and celebrating wins during each shift....

Front Office Coordinator, Part-Time - Smithfield (Gumwood), VA

  • Smithfield, VA (17 miles from Wakefield, VA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Smithfield, VA (17 miles from Wakefield, VA)
  • 26 days ago

Position Overview Greater Purpose and Core Values: Athleticos Greater Purpose is to empower people, inspire hope and transform lives. We accomplish this by providing exceptional, progressive, and...

Shift Manager

  • Suffolk, VA (23 miles from Wakefield, VA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Suffolk, VA (23 miles from Wakefield, VA)
  • 27 days ago

Shift Supervisors work with restaurant management to provide the direction and training required on every shift to exceed our customer's expectations....

Restaurant Manager

  • Williamsburg, VA (21 miles from Wakefield, VA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Williamsburg, VA (21 miles from Wakefield, VA)
  • 27 days ago

Why Wendy's Movin' on up Families come in all shapes and sizes. And that includes the Wendy's family - the people you work with as a Wendy's Shift Manager. The stuff you want - like fun people,...

PT closing & weekend Customer serviceManager

  • Suffolk, VA (23 miles from Wakefield, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Suffolk, VA (23 miles from Wakefield, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Restaurant Manager

  • Williamsburg, VA (21 miles from Wakefield, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Williamsburg, VA (21 miles from Wakefield, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

Our Restaurant Managers lead and inspire the service and culinary teams to deliver the ultimate steakhouse experience every guest, every time....

Shift Manager

  • Williamsburg, VA (21 miles from Wakefield, VA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Williamsburg, VA (21 miles from Wakefield, VA)
  • 60+ days ago

Communicating openly and honestly with the Restaurant Management team. Following cash, security, inventory and labor policies and procedures....

Shift Manager

  • Franklin, VA (18 miles from Wakefield, VA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Franklin, VA (18 miles from Wakefield, VA)
  • 60+ 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

  • Williamsburg, VA (21 miles from Wakefield, VA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Williamsburg, VA (21 miles from Wakefield, VA)
  • 90+ days ago

$15 - $17/hour Your qualities: Honest, energetic and fun Positive and love to smile Take real pride in your work Dependable and punctual High standards for yourself and your coworkers Love to...

Restaurant Manager

  • Suffolk, VA (23 miles from Wakefield, VA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Suffolk, VA (23 miles from Wakefield, VA)
  • 90+ days ago

The Restaurant Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the daily operations of the restaurant....

Demographic Data for Wakefield, VA

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Salary for Restaurant Manager Jobs in Wakefield, VA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Restaurant Managers in Wakefield, VA 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 Wakefield, VA
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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