Restaurant Manager Jobs in Wallingford, CT

A Restaurant Manager is a crucial player in the hospitality industry, responsible for the overall operation of a restaurant or dining facility. This involves a wide range of tasks, including staff management, inventory control, customer service, marketing, and financial management. They ensure that the restaurant operates efficiently and profitably, while fostering a positive work environment. They are responsible for maintaining high production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards.

Key skills required for a restaurant manager include leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. They should also have a thorough understanding of food safety principles and should ideally hold a Food Safety Handler certification. Critical financial skills, such as budgeting and financial analysis, are also beneficial. Prior roles that could lead to a restaurant management position include roles as a Restaurant Supervisor, Assistant Manager, or even a Head Chef. These positions offer invaluable experience in managing staff, dealing with customers, and understanding restaurant operations.

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Shift Manager

  • Newington, CT (16 miles from Wallingford, CT)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Newington, CT (16 miles from Wallingford, CT)
  • 3 hours ago

We're glad you're here. You may know us as the brand with Roast Beef and Curly Fries - but we are also crafting incredible career opportunities. You're in the right place if you're here for:...

Restaurant Shift Manager

  • Wallingford, CT
  • 3 hours ago
  • Wallingford, CT
  • 3 hours ago

Apply Description Tired of smelling like a french fry? Love working in a restaurant, but looking for a better quality of life? Ready for a career move into entry level management as a Restaurant...

Restaurant Manager

  • West Hartford, CT (20 miles from Wallingford, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Hartford, CT (20 miles from Wallingford, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Compensation Range $55,000 - $70,000 / Year Compensation may include base salary and geographic differential. This position is bonus eligible. Job Description You are a seasoned restaurant leader,...

Certified Restaurant Supervisor

  • North Haven, CT (5 miles from Wallingford, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • North Haven, CT (5 miles from Wallingford, CT)
  • 3 days ago

As a Certified Restaurant Supervisor (CRS), you will be responsible for supporting the management team to ensure that restaurant operations run smoothly, while also filling important team member roles...

Dining Room Manager

  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from Wallingford, CT)
  • 8 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (23 miles from Wallingford, CT)
  • 8 days ago

Overview This position requires a flexible schedule. Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want...

Dining Room Manager

  • West Hartford, CT (20 miles from Wallingford, CT)
  • 9 days ago
  • West Hartford, CT (20 miles from Wallingford, CT)
  • 9 days ago

Overview This position requires a flexible schedule. Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want...

Customer Experience Manager

  • Avon, CT (23 miles from Wallingford, CT)
  • 14 days ago
  • Avon, CT (23 miles from Wallingford, CT)
  • 14 days ago

Store - HART-AVON, CT Deliver a customer centric shopping experience by managing and delivering effective front-end operations and expectations. Lead the omnichannel processes. Maintain store...

Restaurant Manager

  • North Haven, CT (5 miles from Wallingford, CT)
  • 16 days ago
  • North Haven, CT (5 miles from Wallingford, CT)
  • 16 days ago

Our Restaurant Managers lead and inspire the service and culinary teams to deliver the ultimate steakhouse experience every guest, every time....

Restaurant Manager

  • Wethersfield, CT (18 miles from Wallingford, CT)
  • 17 days ago
  • Wethersfield, CT (18 miles from Wallingford, CT)
  • 17 days ago

Restaurant Manager Restaurant Manager Restaurant Manager Restaurant Manager Responsibilities As a Restaurant Manager, you will be responsible for leading restaurant operations with a focus on delivering...

Dining Room Supervisor

  • West Hartford, CT (20 miles from Wallingford, CT)
  • 20 days ago
  • West Hartford, CT (20 miles from Wallingford, CT)
  • 20 days ago

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift Description: The McAuley, West Hartford's premiere Life Care Plan Community is seeking a dedicated and experienced Dining Service Supervisor to oversee...

Customer Experience Manager

  • Southington, CT (10 miles from Wallingford, CT)
  • 25 days ago
  • Southington, CT (10 miles from Wallingford, CT)
  • 25 days ago

At Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose: We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited...

Shift Manager

  • East Hampton, CT (17 miles from Wallingford, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • East Hampton, CT (17 miles from Wallingford, CT)
  • 30+ days ago

MOVIN' As a Shift Leader, you will supervise restaurant operations on a shift-by-shift basis....

Restaurant Manager

  • Portland, CT (15 miles from Wallingford, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Portland, CT (15 miles from Wallingford, CT)
  • 30+ days ago

We are looking for a Restaurant Manager to help manage our Dunkin' Team!...

Restaurant Manager

  • New Haven, CT (11 miles from Wallingford, CT)
  • 45+ days ago
  • New Haven, CT (11 miles from Wallingford, CT)
  • 45+ days ago

RESTAURANT MANAGER NEW HAVEN, CT Are you ready to take your career to the next level with purpose and innovation?...

Shift Manager I & Shift Manager II

  • Terryville, CT (18 miles from Wallingford, CT)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Terryville, CT (18 miles from Wallingford, CT)
  • 60+ days ago

Along with competitive pay, a Shift Manager I or Shift Manager II is eligible for incredible benefits including: Shift Manager I gets one week of Vacation after one year Shift Manager II gets two...

Demographic Data for Wallingford, CT

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Salary for Restaurant Manager Jobs in Wallingford, CT

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Restaurant Managers in Wallingford, CT offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
33.9%
High School or GED
25.9%
Associate's Degree
17.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.3%
Master's Degree
7.1%
Some College
3.2%
Some High School
0.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Restaurant Managers in Wallingford, CT
2-4 years
29.5%
1-2 years
29.4%
None
18.4%
Less than 1 year
17.8%
4-6 years
4.9%



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