Restaurant Manager Jobs in Columbus, OH

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

  • Columbus, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 1 day ago

Job Summary The Night Crew Lead maintains standards in the sales area and stocks shelves to ensure guest requirements are met. They also build guest loyalty by providing exemplary customer...

KFC Shift Manager G135727 - Gender Rd [OH]

  • Canal Winchester, OH (21 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 2 days ago
  • Canal Winchester, OH (21 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 2 days ago

Ability to develop your leadership skills and seek Assistant Manager, and Restaurant Manager opportunities....

Restaurant Manager

  • Columbus, OH
  • 3 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 3 days ago

Manager highly preferred -Diligent, detailed and patient personality -Ability to handle a wide variety of people types both on staff and as guests -Ability to coordinate schedules -Strong and patient...

Dining Room Manager

  • Pickerington, OH (19 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 3 days ago
  • Pickerington, OH (19 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 3 days ago

The Restaurant Manager handles and fixes all complaints to insure a great dining experience for residents and guests....

Division Customer Service Manager

  • Marysville, OH (21 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 6 days ago
  • Marysville, OH (21 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 6 days ago

Division Customer Service Manager Division Customer Service Manager Location: MARYSVILLE, OH, United States Job Family : Customer Service Job Type : Regular Posted : Apr 9, 2025 Job ID: 55242 Job...

Restaurant Manager

  • Columbus, OH
  • 7 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 7 days ago

Raising Cane's standards and culture in shift management responsibilities of restaurant operations....

Shift Manager

  • Marysville, OH (21 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 7 days ago
  • Marysville, OH (21 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 7 days ago

This is the place to start the next phase of your restaurant management career....

Restaurant Shift Manager

  • Columbus, OH (7 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 8 days ago
  • Columbus, OH (7 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 8 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...

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the supervision and direction of the dining room and all dining room staff. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Will work closely with upper management and...

Project Manager - Restaurant Operations Services

  • Dublin, OH (6 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 10 days ago
  • Dublin, OH (6 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 10 days ago

This role reports directly to a Director in Restaurant Operations Services and is a development role that could serve as bench for other expanded roles in field operations or other functions....

Shift Manager

  • Columbus, OH
  • 12 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 12 days ago

What you'll do WHY WENDY’S? Families come in all shapes and sizes, that includes the Wendy’s family - the people you will work with as a Shift Manager. We get you. We got you....

Dunkin Shift Manager

  • Columbus, OH
  • 13 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 13 days ago

Accounts for food quality and quantity....

Customer Experience Manager

  • Etna, OH (20 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 13 days ago
  • Etna, OH (20 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 13 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...

FOH Manager

  • Columbus, OH
  • 14 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 14 days ago

Works with marketing and culinary department to increase sales by innovations and food quality....

FOH Manager

  • Columbus, OH (2 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 15 days ago
  • Columbus, OH (2 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 15 days ago

Works with marketing and culinary department to increase sales by innovations and food quality....

Demographic Data for Columbus, OH

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Salary for Restaurant Manager Jobs in Columbus, OH

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 Columbus, OH 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
11.2%
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 Columbus, OH
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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