Restaurant Manager Jobs in Union, NJ

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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Customer Service Manager

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago

The Customer Service Manager leads the Customer Service team, driving performance and processes for the continued improvement of the Bulgari customer experience, while deepening and enhancing...

Shift Manager

  • Middletown, NJ (22 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Middletown, NJ (22 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago

Job Description Supercuts is one of the industry's most recognized salon brands. We offer outstanding development and training, with special emphasis on technical skills, have an established...

Restaurant Manager

  • Green Brook, NJ (13 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Green Brook, NJ (13 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago

Restaurant Manager As a Restaurant Manager, you are a key to our business....

Customer Experience Manager - Victoria's Secret PINK - Willowbrook - Wayne, NJ

  • Wayne, NJ (17 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Wayne, NJ (17 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago

A Victoria’s Secret & Co Customer Experience Manager is a values-based leader who delivers exceptional customer and associate experiences to grow top line sales. This role reports to the Store...

Cafe Supervisor

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 1 year Job Details About HMG+ HMG+ is a highly acclaimed front-of-house hospitality firm, known for its exceptional staffing and training services....

Customer Experience Manager

  • Staten Island, NY (10 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Staten Island, NY (10 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Store - NYC-STATEN ISLAND/FOREST AVE, NYDeliver a customer centric shopping experience by managing and delivering effective front-end operations and expectations. Lead the omnichannel processes....

Shift Manager

  • Belleville, NJ (8 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Belleville, NJ (8 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

If you're ready to take the next step in your career in restaurant management, our Shift Manager position is the right place to do it....

Seasonal Front Office Coordinator

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Overview: Role As Front Office Coordinator you will join a front of house hospitality team managing the overall guest arrival and departure experience....

HIRING: Cafe/Restaurant Manager & Barista Perla Cafe (Woodbridge, NJ)

  • Woodbridge, NJ (9 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (9 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Positions Available: Cafe/Restaurant Manager Must have prior experience in cafe/restaurant management, leadership skills, and the ability to oversee daily operations, staff, and customer experience....

Dining Room Manager

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Our Mission Orchard Street Restaurant Management exists to establish an elevated, welcoming homebase in Downtown New York....

Restaurant Manager

  • Long Island City, NY (17 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Long Island City, NY (17 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Maintain the restaurants revenue, profitability and quality goals, ensuring efficient restaurant operation, as well as maintaining high production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards...

Restaurant Manager

  • Brooklyn, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

We are looking for a talented and experienced front of house manager to join our team!...

Restaurant Supervisor

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

DelMonte Hotel Group Restaurant Supervisor in Pittsford , New York Description Are you ready to apply your expertise to a rewarding career with a leader in the hospitality industry? Join the...

Restaurant Shift Manager

  • Bridgewater, NJ (19 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (19 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Our secret to leading the way in hospitality? We put our people first! At Shake Shack, our mission is to Stand For Something Good in all that we do. From our teams to our neighborhoods, we're...

Cafe Manager

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Who you are: The Cafe Manager, in collaboration with the leadership teams, will set and communicate standards and practices for the restaurant to ensure a high performing and fulfilled team. They...

Demographic Data for Union, NJ

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Salary for Restaurant Manager Jobs in Union, NJ

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitality research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Restaurant Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

Restaurant Managers in Union, NJ 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 Union, NJ
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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