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Lettuce Entertain You

Independent, family-owned restaurant group

Restaurant Operations Manager

Food & Beverage Operations ManagementUpdated on Nov 13
Full-timeNashville, TN, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of restaurant management experience in a high-volume full-service restaurant or bar.
  • Skill in leading and developing teams.
  • Experience with inventory and back-of-house systems.
  • Comfort working late hours; the restaurant operates until 3:00 AM.
  • Ability to move and lift up to 10 pounds frequently, up to 25 pounds regularly, and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the opening shift process and perform food ordering, inventory, price updates, and recipe build maintenance.
  • Oversee back-of-house systems, receiving, and storage, including sidework and organization of those areas.
  • Organize, run, and supervise efficient daily opening and closing shifts to ensure an exceptional guest and employee experience.
  • Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering the company's Culture of Caring.
  • Respond immediately and effectively to guest and employee needs and feedback.
  • Assist the General Manager in managing costs, driving sales, and growing the business in support of financial goals.
  • Partner with the General Manager and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise, and develop back-of-house employees and teams as needed.
  • Perform regular and ad hoc inventories of food, beverage, and restaurant supplies; track high-cost items; place supply orders; and accept and inspect deliveries.
  • Model and promote teamwork across all teams.
  • Use tact and good judgment when addressing challenges involving guests, vendors, and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy.
  • Work a variety of days and shifts, including early mornings, late nights, and weekends, at multiple sites with or without overnight travel as needed.

About the Company

Lettuce Entertain You

Independent, family-owned restaurant group

Lettuce Entertain You is a Chicago-based, independent, family-owned restaurant group that owns, manages and licenses more than 110 restaurants across several states. It operates a diverse portfolio of concepts, from fast casual to fine dining, including brands like R.J. Grunts, Aba, Hub 51, Wildfire, RPM Italian, M Burger, Shaw’s Crab House, Mon Ami Gabi, and Beatrix. The company focuses on attracting and developing people with creativity and an entrepreneurial spirit, providing extensive training and rewarding talent and drive. Its product line is not a single dish but a collection of restaurant concepts and dining experiences under one organizational umbrella. The goal is to be the best in the business by cultivating talent, creativity, and high standards in hospitality, food, and service, across its growing portfolio.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Founded
1971

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