Restaurant Manager Jobs in Kent, 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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Deli Manager

  • Stow, OH (6 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 10 days ago
  • Stow, OH (6 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 10 days ago

Job Summary Our Deli Team Leader manages the entire Deli Team and keeps it running like a well-oiled machine. You'll be the one who Team Members and guests look to for guidance on the best choices...

Shift Manager

  • Cuyahoga Falls, OH (7 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 13 days ago
  • Cuyahoga Falls, OH (7 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 13 days ago

Job Summary A GetGo Team Leader supervises Crew and WetGo Leads and other Team Members. The Team Leader will report to a Supermarket Store Leader. A Team Leader is responsible for hiring the right...

Deli Manager

  • Uniontown, OH (13 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Uniontown, OH (13 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 1 day ago

Job Summary Our Deli Team Leader manages the entire Deli Team and keeps it running like a well-oiled machine. You'll be the one who Team Members and guests look to for guidance on the best choices...

Starting up to $18.00 Per hour Shift Manager North Royalton NEW LOCATION

  • North Royalton, OH (24 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 2 days ago
  • North Royalton, OH (24 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 2 days ago

This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee and not McDonald's USA. This franchisee owns a license to use McDonald's logos and food products,...

Shift Manager

  • Norton, OH (17 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 8 days ago
  • Norton, OH (17 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 8 days 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:...

Closing Shift Manager

  • Independence, OH (24 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 11 days ago
  • Independence, OH (24 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 11 days ago

Jimmy Johns is currently hiring a Closing Shift Manager in the Independence area. We are a fast paced environment and we are growing. We offer competitive pay with bonus incentives paid out every...

Dining Room Manager

  • Norton, OH (17 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 12 days ago
  • Norton, OH (17 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 12 days ago

Responsible for providing quality dining experiences by overseeing dining room staff and maintaining a pleasant and clean dining environment.Manages daily operations of dining room, room service,...

Restaurant Manager

  • Alliance, OH (18 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 13 days ago
  • Alliance, OH (18 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 13 days ago

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

Dining Room Manager

  • Fairlawn, OH (16 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 14 days ago
  • Fairlawn, OH (16 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 14 days ago

Overview 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 to work in an environment where you can...

Hospitality Manager, Front of House Manager

  • Akron, OH (12 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 14 days ago
  • Akron, OH (12 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 14 days ago

The Hospitality Manager leads our team in providing best-in-class, off-the-chart, rockstar-level service with hospitality for our Guests. By working with, training and coaching our Associates; the...

Restaurant Manager

  • Green, OH (15 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 16 days ago
  • Green, OH (15 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 16 days ago

As a Restaurant Manager, you'll help oversee a multi-faceted high-volume full-service restaurant, with a retail component and Wine Club program....

Restaurant Manager

  • North Canton, OH (20 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 17 days ago
  • North Canton, OH (20 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 17 days ago

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

Customer Service Manager

  • Macedonia, OH (15 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 23 days ago
  • Macedonia, OH (15 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 23 days ago

New opportunity available for a Customer Service Manager. The Customer Service Manager position is one of hourly store management. Stores are open Monday through Saturday, 9:00AM to 8:00PM and we...

Shift Manager

  • Mantua, OH (14 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 23 days ago
  • Mantua, OH (14 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 23 days ago

McDonald's Shift Manager in MANTUA , Ohio This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee and not McDonald's USA. This franchisee owns a license...

Shift Manager

  • Louisville, OH (18 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Louisville, OH (18 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 90+ days ago

What you'll do Shift managers play a vital role in our success as abusiness by assigning, directing, and following up on activities of Crew teammembers while also providing high quality service...

Demographic Data for Kent, OH

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Salary for Restaurant Manager Jobs in Kent, OH

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Restaurant Managers in Kent, 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 Kent, 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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