Restaurant Manager - $50000 to $63000 per YEAR
Posted on October 24, 2025
Red Lobster is a renowned casual dining restaurant chain that specializes in high-quality seafood and beverage service. With a strong commitment to exceptional guest experiences, Red Lobster has established itself as a favorite destination for seafood lovers across the nation. The company prides itself on delivering not only delicious meals but also a welcoming atmosphere where guests feel valued and cared for. Known for its emphasis on quality, hospitality, and innovation, Red Lobster is dedicated to fostering a culture where team members can thrive and grow their careers in a supportive environment.
As a Restaurant Manager at Red Lobster, you will play a pivotal role in leading restaurant operations with a clear focus on maximizing guest satisfaction and ensuring excellent service standards. This position offers the exciting opportunity to manage a team of dedicated professionals, oversee the daily restaurant functions, and drive business success through effective leadership and operational excellence. The role includes hiring, training, and inspiring team members to create a fun and safe workplace where career development is encouraged and valued.
The Restaurant Manager will be entrusted with numerous responsibilities including driving sales and guest satisfaction, ensuring compliance with all employment and food safety policies, and maintaining a clean and safe environment for both guests and staff. Red Lobster equips its managers with an award-winning 11-week in-restaurant training program designed to fast track managerial success and professional development. This program, alongside ongoing certification and leadership mentorship, helps managers stay at the top of their game while advancing their careers within the company.
One of the key benefits of working at Red Lobster is the emphasis on work-life balance. Operating hours from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. eliminate early mornings and late nights, providing a more manageable schedule for managers and team members. Additionally, the company offers a competitive base salary ranging from $50,000 to $63,000 per year, along with quarterly bonus opportunities that reward outstanding performance.
Red Lobster is committed to offering comprehensive benefits, including immediate eligibility for medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K retirement savings plan with company matching after one year of service, paid vacation, dining discounts, and a tuition reimbursement program. This robust benefits package underscores the company’s dedication to supporting its employees both personally and professionally.
Candidates interested in this role should have a minimum of one year of management or supervisory experience, preferably in a restaurant, hotel, retail, or general business setting. Two or more years of casual dining or full-service restaurant management experience is preferred, alongside certifications such as ServSafe and other local or state-required food safety qualifications. While a bachelor's degree is preferred, the company values proven leadership capabilities and a passion for hospitality above all.
Joining Red Lobster as a Restaurant Manager means becoming part of a team that is passionate about seafood, focused on guest satisfaction, and dedicated to developing future leaders. It offers a unique opportunity to build a rewarding career in restaurant management with the support of an industry leader committed to your success.
                - Must be at least 21 years of age
 - 1+ years management or supervisory experience in restaurant, hotel, retail or general business
 - 2+ years casual dining or full-service restaurant management experience preferred
 - ServSafe, local and state certifications or the ability to obtain required
 - Bachelor's degree preferred