Restaurant Manager
About the job
- At least 3 years of management experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant with a full-service bar.
- Experience supervising 30 or more team members.
- Demonstrated financial acumen, including profitability, sales, and labor management.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
- Ability to grasp, reach overhead, push, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand for 10 or more hours per shift.
- Ability to work 50–60 hours per week.
- Lead daily restaurant operations in a high-sales, full-service environment.
- Manage, coach, and develop teams of 30 or more employees.
- Drive guest satisfaction through strong hospitality and service standards.
- Support scratch-kitchen execution and culinary quality.
- Monitor and drive financial performance, including labor, cost control, and sales growth.
- Hire, train, retain, and develop team members to become future restaurant leaders.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and operational standards.
- Maintain a positive, inclusive, high-performance culture.
- Communicate with team members, guests, and leadership.
- Uphold brand standards and deliver memorable guest experiences.
- ServSafe certification and applicable state or local licenses.
About the company
The Cheesecake Factory operates casual-dining restaurants with a wide menu of entrees and a signature lineup of cheesecakes and other desserts. Guests order meals served in large portions, with desserts playing a central role in the dining experience, a concept rooted in the company’s bakery origins. It differentiates itself with a very large, eclectic menu and a dessert-forward identity that grew from a small bakery to a nationwide chain (CAKE). Its goal is to build a large, nationwide brand by offering generous portions and a broad menu centered around desserts and diverse main courses.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
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Founded
1978
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 comps rose 5.8%, including 2.7% traffic growth, beating casual-dining peers.
- Management raised 2026 revenue guidance to $4.0 billion and plans 26 openings.
- National Cheesecake Day 2026 promotions and app rewards support traffic into 2027.
What critics are saying
- California wage-and-hour class actions remain unresolved, with September 2026 mediation still pending.
- The April 2026 privacy inquiry and unresolved recruiting-site probe create regulatory drag.
- Heavy debt and Texas allergy litigation expose reputational and balance-sheet shocks.
What makes The Cheesecake Factory unique
- April 2026 app launch and Cheesecake Rewards deepen repeat visits and reservations.
- July 2026 Q2 revenue topped $1.03 billion, proving scale across 306 restaurants.
- 26-unit fiscal 2026 expansion spans Cheesecake Factory, North Italia, Flower Child, FRC.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Flexible Work Hours
- Meal Benefits
- Employee Discounts
- Wellness Program
- Mental Health Support
- Training Programs
- Professional Development Budget