Assistant Manager

Restaurant Manager

Lead. Inspire. Grow. Make an Impact. At Village Inn, we're looking for a passionate and energetic Restaurant Manager who thrives on creating exceptional guest experiences, developing high-performing teams, and driving operational excellence. In this role, you'll partner closely with the General Manager to lead daily restaurant operations, build a positive culture, and help deliver the outstanding hospitality our guests have come to expect. If you're a hands-on leader who enjoys motivating people, solving challenges, and making a difference every day, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do:

• Create a positive, engaging work environment by modeling our Vision, Values, and Culture.
• Inspire and motivate team members to deliver outstanding service while fostering teamwork and accountability.
• Coach, train, and develop team members through hands-on leadership and continuous feedback.
• Identify and nurture future leaders, helping team members grow into Certified Trainers and other advancement opportunities.
• Conduct daily pre-shift meetings and maintain open, professional communication with all team members.
• Assist with recruiting and hiring efforts to attract top talent to the organization.

Deliver Exceptional Guest Experiences

• Lead each shift with a guest-first mindset, ensuring every guest feels welcomed, valued, and appreciated.
• Drive operational excellence through proper execution of company standards, recipes, food safety, and sanitation procedures.
• Resolve guest concerns quickly and professionally, turning challenges into opportunities to build loyalty.
• Support local store marketing initiatives and community engagement opportunities.

Drive Operational Success

• Partner with the General Manager to achieve sales, profitability, and operational goals.
• Lead efficient shift execution while maintaining high standards for cleanliness, quality, and service.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, food safety requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Help create a culture of accountability by delegating responsibilities, following up on expectations, and celebrating success.
• Support inventory, purchasing, labor management, and overall restaurant performance initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Passion for hospitality and guest service.
• Ability to coach, develop, and motivate team members.
• A positive attitude and team-oriented mindset.
• Commitment to operational excellence, food safety, and quality standards.
• Desire to grow your career with a company that values its people.

Why Join Village Inn? We Take Care of Our Team Discounted Meals While You Work Paid Vacation Company-Paid Health Insurance & Wellness Resources Leadership Development & Growth Opportunities Supportive Team Culture Opportunity to Make a Meaningful Impact Every Day

Compensation: $49,500.00 per year

Village Inn - Walker Group is a renowned and expansive Restaurant Franchise Hospitality Group with a rich history spanning six decades and three generations of a dedicated family. The company operates over 40 locations across 11 states, showcasing a widespread presence and influence in the industry.

Our Employee-centric restaurants with friendly service provided to all Guests seeks to create a positive cycle where satisfied and well-supported Employees contribute to our welcoming and enjoyable experience for our Guests.