Restaurant Manager-Quick Hire!•Durham,NC,USA,NC•Red Lobster | Hiring

Red Lobster is a leading casual dining restaurant chain specializing in high-quality seafood and beverage service. With a strong brand presence and a commitment to providing an exceptional dining experience, Red Lobster prides itself on delivering fresh, delicious seafood to guests across its expansive restaurant network. Established as a staple in the casual dining industry, Red Lobster fosters a vibrant and fun environment where both customers and employees can thrive. The company values excellent customer service, team collaboration, and continuous professional development, making it a preferred employer in the hospitality sector. This full-time Restaurant Manager position at Red Lobster offers a rewarding career path for individuals passionate about restaurant operations and guest satisfaction. The salary ranges from USD 50,000 to USD 64,000 per year, reflecting the company’s commitment to competitive compensation. As a Restaurant Manager, you will play a critical role in leading your restaurant's daily operations, focusing on delivering top-tier seafood and beverages while maximizing guest satisfaction levels. This leadership role involves managing all aspects of the restaurant, including hiring, training, and inspiring the team to deliver outstanding service that sets the restaurant apart. You will be responsible for driving sales by enhancing the guest experience and ensuring operational excellence throughout your location. Creating a fun, safe, and motivating work environment for your team is a top priority, as Red Lobster believes that an engaged workforce contributes significantly to customer satisfaction and business success. The role also requires maintaining full compliance with employment policies and food safety regulations, guaranteeing a clean and secure dining atmosphere for guests at all times. Red Lobster provides extensive training and development opportunities, including an award-winning 11-week in-restaurant training program designed for new Restaurant Managers. This program equips managers with the skills needed to perform their duties effectively and advance quickly within the company. Ongoing development plans, mentorship from experienced leaders, and regular certification programs ensure that managers remain at the front of the industry trends and best practices. Work-life balance is emphasized heavily by the company. Operating hours for this position are between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m., eliminating early mornings and late nights, which contributes to a healthier and more flexible schedule for managers. This balance supports professional ambitions while respecting personal time, enhancing job satisfaction and retention. Additionally, Red Lobster offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive base salaries with achievable quarterly bonuses, immediate eligibility for medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K retirement plan with company match after one year of service, paid vacation time, dining discounts, and a tuition reimbursement program. These benefits demonstrate Red Lobster’s dedication to supporting its employees inside and outside of work. This role requires proven leadership experience, ideally within the restaurant, hotel, or retail industries. The ideal candidate is at least 21 years old, possesses over one year of management or supervisory experience, preferably with two or more years in casual dining or full-service restaurant management, and holds or can obtain ServSafe and other local or state certifications. While a Bachelor's degree is preferred, practical experience combined with strong leadership capabilities is valued. Joining Red Lobster as a Restaurant Manager is an opportunity to fast-track a career in restaurant management within a well-established, supportive, and growth-oriented environment.

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• 1+ years management or supervisory experience in restaurant hotel retail or general business required
• 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