Full-Time

Manager

RibCrib

RibCrib

201-500 employees

Casual-dining restaurant chain serving barbecue

Compensation Overview

$50k - $60k/yr

Grove, OK, USA

In Person

Category
Food Service & Hospitality (1)
Required Skills
Inventory Management

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Requirements
  • At least two years of previous management experience in a full-service establishment.
  • Knowledge of both back-of-house and front-of-house operations.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, with employees at all levels.
  • Proficiency with restaurant equipment and tools, including calculators, cash registers, computers, ovens, smokers, and knives.
  • High school diploma or equivalency.
  • Food Service Manager Certificate and completion of the Manager in Training Program.
  • Ability to stand for most of the workday and frequently walk, push, pull, lift, cut, carry, kneel, and stoop.
  • Ability to lift up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 80 pounds occasionally.
Responsibilities
  • Support the General Manager by directing and supporting hourly employees in franchised or corporate establishments.
  • Train, monitor, and implement operational standards to ensure employees are adequately trained and customer satisfaction is maintained.
  • Assist the General Manager with recruitment, selection, promotion, employee relations, and scheduling based on individual performance and business needs.
  • Coordinate the preparation, cooking, and packaging of food orders as needed.
  • Monitor food costs and quality controls by reducing waste through proper purchasing, receiving, storage, preparation, labeling, and rotation procedures.
  • Record and analyze daily cash flow, inventory movement, labor costs, and cost of sales.
  • Observe state and federal regulations to protect the health and well-being of employees and guests.
  • Administer the Progressive Discipline Policy according to established guidelines.
  • Perform other operational tasks as assigned, including shift assistance.

Rib Crib operates a casual dining chain that serves barbecue. Its core offering is hickory-smoked meats such as ribs, brisket, pulled pork, sausage, and turkey, presented as platters and sandwiches alongside drinks. The business runs through restaurant locations and expands its reach by partnering with third-party delivery services like Grubhub, making it easy for customers to order meals. Compared with competitors, Rib Crib emphasizes traditional American barbecue with a broad, meat-focused menu and convenient delivery options to attract a wide range of diners. The company aims to give customers a straightforward, consistently satisfying barbecue experience in a sit-down setting, with additional convenience through delivery to grow its market presence.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Founded

1992

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • RibCrib had active hiring across Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas, and Texas in June 2026.
  • QSR Magazine said Chandler Hospitality targeted franchise growth with counter-service stores.
  • Labor Day family feast promotions on ribcrib.com indicate ongoing menu innovation and traffic chasing.

What critics are saying

  • Ocean Springs closed in May 2026 after 4.5 years, showing weak unit economics.
  • Rising meat and supply prices squeeze margins, especially against chain and local barbecue rivals.
  • If franchising stalls, RibCrib's aging full-service model loses relevance fast.

What makes RibCrib unique

  • RibCrib's hickory-smoked barbecue and on-site smoking differentiate it from generic casual dining.
  • Chandler Hospitality is pushing smaller counter-service formats for easier franchising and real-estate flexibility.
  • RibCrib still sells through its app, ribcrib.com, and third-party delivery like Grubhub.

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Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Dental Insurance

Employee Discounts

Flexible Work Hours

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Vision Insurance