Restaurant Manager

The Cheesecake Factory • Full-time • Short Hills, New Jersey, United States • $0 / year • 5h ago

Job Description

Compensation

Salary: $60,000–$70,000 annually
Bonus Eligible: Quarterly performance bonus
Compensation may include geographic differential

At The Cheesecake Factory, We Don't Do Ordinary! Nothing is scaled down. Not the menu, not the memorable guest experiences, and definitely not the impact you can make as a restaurant professional. Here, you will lead a restaurant that has been recognized for its expansive menu and high sales per square foot. You will elevate your culinary knowledge and develop people. Using industry-leading systems and standards, you will focus on improving the guest experience and staff engagement while managing sales and profit targets.

It’s this commitment to excellence that has earned us a place on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For® list every year since 2014.

Key Responsibilities

Lead daily restaurant operations in a high sales, full service environment
Manage, coach, and develop teams of 30+ employees
Drive guest satisfaction through strong hospitality and service standards
Support scratch kitchen execution and culinary quality
Monitor and drive financial performance, including labor, cost control, and sales growth
Hire, train, retain, and develop team members to become future restaurant leaders
Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and operational standards
Maintain a positive, inclusive, and award winning high performance culture
Communicate effectively with team members, guests, and leadership
Uphold brand standards and deliver memorable guest experiences

Required Qualifications

3+ years of management experience in a high volume, full service restaurant with a full-service bar.
Experience supervising 30+ team members
Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills
Demonstrated financial acumen (profitability, sales, labor management)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
Preferred: ServSafe certification and applicable state/local licenses

Physical & Schedule Requirements

Able to grasp, reach overhead, push, lift and carry up to 50 lbs
Ability to stand 10+ hours per shift
Ability to work 50–60 hours per week

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible healthcare spending account
Company paid life insurance, short term disability, long term disability
Employee assistance program
Paid vacation and sick time
401(k) with company match
Quarterly bonus program
25% discount for your party when dining as a guest
Tuition assistance
Career growth opportunities

About The Cheesecake Factory

The Cheesecake Factory is a leader in experiential dining, recognized on the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® list every year since 2014. We operate over 350 restaurants across the U.S. and Canada, including The Cheesecake Factory®, North Italia®, Flower Child®, The Henry, Culinary Drop Out and other FRC brands. Internationally, 34 locations operate under licensing agreements. Our bakery division produces cheesecakes and baked goods for domestic and international partners.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming workplace and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

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