Restaurant Manager Job at Out West Restaurant Group in Albuquerque

Outback Steakhouse, the home of juicy steaks, spirited drinks, and Aussie hospitality. We’ve been ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction within a Full‑Service Restaurant 2023!

If you are looking for a great place to work, have fun, and make money, click to apply. With limited supervision, the Restaurant Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the FOH/BOH functions in a restaurant. These include company standards, customer experience, professional leadership, and direction to employees. All new managers will go through an extensive Manager in Training (MIT) program. Combining this with your previous experience, we will set you up for success to become a top‑notch leader within the Outback family!

Perks & Benefits

• Growth opportunities to upper management
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans for the family
• Incredible work life balance targeting a 47‑hour work week
• Paid vacation; 401k retirement plan
• 11‑week paid on‑site training program
• Complimentary manager shift meal
• Group life and AD&D insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability
• Paid sick days, perkspot discounts, and a robust supplemental benefits package

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the success of the restaurant’s operations: FOH & BOH
• Lead a team to success, provide mentorship, and create an enjoyable environment
• Optimize profits with labor, food & beverage costs through proper ordering and inventory practices; handle policies & procedures and maintain compliance
• Increase customer satisfaction while managing standards of service
• Continuously grow the business through sales and marketing
• Recruit new talent for future staff openings
• Commit to safe food handling, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards during the shift and ensure the quality of food with proper safety equipment, tools, and recipe specs
• Passionate about the taste and temperature of each dish and perfect plate presentation
• Demonstrate immaculate standards while maintaining an organized and "like new" restaurant

Requirements

• 2+ years management experience within a restaurant that supports up to 50+ staff; preferably full‑service restaurant experience
• Demonstrated success in a leadership role
• Flexibility to work at other locations in the region when needed
• Minimum age 21 years
• For all California‑based positions: Responsible Beverage Service certification required (can be completed during training, up to 60 days after start date)

About Us

We are Out West Restaurant Group, the largest franchisee of Outback Steakhouse. Outback Steakhouse is an Australian‑theme restaurant that opened in March 1988. We take food seriously, without forgetting the fun, and we are proud to do things uniquely and strive to positively impact the lives of our people, whom we call "Outbackers". We believe if you treat people "Just Right" then success is sure to follow. It’s a culture of respect and camaraderie that breeds enthusiasm. We start by indulging each customer like a guest in our own home. We continue by committing to the success of each and every Outbacker to be trained to the best of their ability.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions at Outback are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to any characteristic protected by federal or state laws.

All newly hired employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑Verify). The E‑Verify participation and Right to Work poster is available at https://www.outwestrg.com/e-verify.