Restaurant Manager - Detroit, MI

Olive Garden is a renowned restaurant chain known for its warm hospitality, Italian-inspired cuisine, and commitment to creating memorable dining experiences for its customers. With a presence across the United States and Canada, Olive Garden operates over 870 restaurants, serving millions of guests annually. The company prides itself on fostering a welcoming environment that feels like family, emphasizing acceptance, support, and a strong community connection. As part of the Darden family of restaurants, Olive Garden offers a diverse and dynamic workplace with a focus on quality, career growth, and work-life balance. The company is deeply invested in community involvement and sustainability, making significant contributions to hunger relief and supporting its team members in times of need. The Restaurant Manager role at Olive Garden is a pivotal leadership position responsible for driving operational excellence and delivering exceptional guest experiences. Reporting to the General Manager, Restaurant Managers are entrusted with leading their teams by setting a positive example, demonstrating strong people skills, and maintaining a results-oriented mindset. The position requires initiative, a passion for service, and the ability to build and nurture relationships within the team and with guests. Olive Garden values flexibility in its management roles, ensuring that Restaurant Managers can balance their professional responsibilities with personal life. This role is designed for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, team-centric environment and are motivated by opportunities for growth and development within the hospitality industry. In terms of employment type, the Restaurant Manager position typically involves working up to 50 hours per week, with two guaranteed days off and at least one weekend off per month, supporting a healthy work-life balance. Pay is variable depending on location, and the package includes a competitive base salary plus eligibility for quarterly bonuses. Additional compensation and benefits make the overall package competitive and appealing. The position also emphasizes safety and sanitation protocols aligned with CDC guidelines to prioritize the wellbeing of guests, staff, and management. Olive Garden offers substantial benefits to Restaurant Managers, including paid vacation and flexible time off which can amount to three weeks within the first year, parental leave options such as maternity and paternity leave, adoption reimbursement assistance, and paid time for family care after one year of service. Recognition of the need for continual professional growth is evident through ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, and student loan assistance. Employees also enjoy immediate eligibility for health, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid short-term disability and life insurance, discounts on various merchandise and services, and participation in the company-sponsored 401(k) plan with generous matching contributions. Furthermore, the company has an Employee Stock Purchase program available to its team members. These comprehensive benefits underscore Olive Garden's commitment to quality of life, career advancement, and holistic support for its employees.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of experience in restaurant management or a related field
• Ability to lead and motivate a team
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Effective communication skills
• Willingness to work up to 50 hours per week with weekend availability
• Understanding of safety and sanitation protocols