Founded in 1989, Patrice & Associates works with all facets of the hospitality industry including catering companies, hotel banquet facilities, resorts, private clubs, national chains, local and regional franchises and IT companies that service the hospitality industry. We have positions ranging from operations management to human resource positions to District Management and corporate executive opportunities.

Our recruiters are of the highest caliber and have been with us for as long as 10 years. Our team of recruiters has strong industry experience and have included backgrounds such as Vice Presidents, District Managers, Managing Partners, Chefs and General Managers from restaurant and hotel concepts such as The Cheesecake Factory, PF Changs, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, Marriott Corporation, Red Robin, TGI Fridays, Arbys, Buffets, Applebees, Friendly’s and YUM Brands.

• We have helped thousands of candidates find new job opportunities.
• Many companies have made over 500 hires from us.
• Corporate Recruiters regularly “take us with them” to a new Human Resource position.
• Early in her career, Patrice wrote a book on “How to Interview” and taught classes on successful interview techniques.

A nationwide network of recruiters, an immense database of qualified candidates, and over 500 management positions to fill at any one time: Patrice and Associates is the recruiting engine that fuels the hospitality industry. Restaurant jobs, hotels, casinos and every hospitality career in between – we make the connections that build rewarding careers and grow great brands.

Restaurant Manager

Over 500 units * Closes 10pm most nights

Company Information
Voted "Best Family Restaurant" for nineteen consecutive years. Our client started it's chain with the belief that mealtimes are supposed to be special - for creating memories or to be with your own thoughts. They pride themselves on serving simple, scratch-made country-style food and giving guests the best service in the business. They are 100% company owned with no intentions of franchising, ever.

Position Overview
You will be responsible for ensuring that guests enjoy a pleasurable dining experience. Key responsibilities include guest interaction, management of operating standards for service, facility and equipment in the restaurant, while ensuring staffing and training of the service team. If you have experience in sales volume of at least $2 Million and have great knowledge of restaurant operations we would love to talk to you!

Responsibilities
* Schedule employees to meet labor budgets
* Manage food inventory and kitchen operations
* Financial analysis and forecasting


Qualifications
* Demonstrated ability to drive profitable growth while continuously improving customer satisfaction
* Strong leadership skills with proven ability to build relationships with customers, vendors, and associates.
* Proven track record in maintaining strong cost controls, and quality standards.
* Prior knowledge with Performance Management
* Prior knowledge with Coaching & Corrective Action
* Training & Professional Development
* College degree preferred but not required

Company benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Prescription Drug Plan
- Life Insurance Programs
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Employee Discount
- Employee Assistance Program
- Long- and Short-term Disability Insurance
- Relocation Assistance
- Performance-based Bonus Plans
- Management Development Programs