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Fast Casual Restaurant Manager

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States · On-site

Mid level

PDQ = People Dedicated to Quality. Our restaurants offer food made from scratch that our guests feel good about eating and our Team Members are proud to serve. We keep things simple and do them the right way, because tha…

Skills: Guest Service, Kitchen Operations, Front of House Management, Heart of House Management, Product Ordering

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Back of House

Concord, North Carolina, United States · On-site

Entry level

PDQ = People Dedicated to Quality. Our restaurants offer food made from scratch that our guests feel good about eating and our Team Members are proud to serve. We keep things simple and do them the right way, because tha…

Skills: Line Cooking, Kitchen Prep, Breading Station, Salad Preparation, Sandwich Preparation

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Hourly Restaurant Manager

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States · On-site

Mid level

PDQ = People Dedicated to Quality. Our restaurants offer food made from scratch that our guests feel good about eating and our Team Members are proud to serve. We keep things simple and do them the right way, because tha…

Skills: Guest Service, Kitchen Operations, Front Of House Management, Heart Of House Management, Product Ordering

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Fast Casual Restaurant Manager

Lake County, Florida, United States · On-site

Mid level

PDQ = People Dedicated to Quality. Our restaurants offer food made from scratch that our guests feel good about eating and our Team Members are proud to serve. We keep things simple and do them the right way, because tha…

Skills: Guest Service, Kitchen Operations, Front of House Management, Heart of House Management, Quality Control

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Fast Casual Restaurant Manager

PDQ Restaurants

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States • On-site

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  • Full-time
  • Career Development and Growth Opportunities, Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation, Monthly Bonus Program
  • Posted 26d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

The manager oversees both front and heart of house operations to ensure guest expectations are exceeded and business goals are met. Responsibilities include product ordering, staff scheduling, and managing P&L statements while maintaining strict brand standards.

Requirements

Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience as a shift manager or assistant restaurant manager. Experience in fast-casual environments like Chick-fil-a, Chipotle, or Panera Bread is highly preferred.

Full job description

PDQ = People Dedicated to Quality. Our restaurants offer food made from scratch that our guests feel good about eating and our Team Members are proud to serve. We keep things simple and do them the right way, because that’s the only way we know how. Servin' up chicken with no added steroids, no added hormones, and no nonsense.

Because we are People Dedicated to Quality, our hospitality and food are Just Made, Better. We promise this to our Guests, our Team Members and the Communities we are part of.

NOW HIRING:

  • Fast Casual Restaurant Managers

The manager assists the Operating Director in providing direction, training and the skill to ensure that the Guests’ expectations are exceeded, Team Members are treated fairly and with respect and that each shift reaches its business goals.

A PDQ Manager:

  • Has excellent people and Guest service skills
  • Is fully proficient in all aspects of the kitchen.
  • Manages both Front and Heart of the House operations.
  • Relentlessly focuses on quality and making sure we meet or exceed our standards.
  • Is responsible for all product ordering and receiving.
  • Is responsible for scheduling and running efficient shifts of Team Members.
  • Is able to read, interpret and positively impact P&L statements.
  • Operates the business in accordance with strict PDQ standards.
  • Cultivates a diverse culture for our Team Members where they are safe, secure and free from harassment.
  • Coaches and teaches our Team Members while recognizing and rewarding performance as well as effort.

We are looking for people who have a passion for Guest service and providing a great Team Member experience. Successful restaurant managers (RM) have been in roles such as shift managers or assistant restaurant managers (AM) for 2+ years and have worked in restaurants such as Chick-fil-a, Chipotle, or Panera Bread.

As a part of the PDQ team we offer:

  • Career Development and Growth Opportunities
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Vacation
  • Competitive pay with monthly bonus program
  • Comprehensive training program

Equal Opportunity Employer

PDQ (PDQ) is a well established, fast casual restaurant concept that has growth opportunities for team members in a casual dining restaurnat company. At People Dedicated to Quality you can grow your career with us.

In this RM role, you will manage restaurant front of house / service teams along with assistant manager roles and duties working as a member of the restaurant management (AM) team.

Related keywords

Fast CasualRestaurant ManagementP&L StatementsHospitalityGuest ServiceStaff CoachingInventory ManagementFood & BeverageShift ManagementOperational Standards

About PDQ Restaurants

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With a family of over 2,000 strong, PDQ thrives on friendliness, communication, creativity and celebrating our people.

Industry
Restaurants
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
2011
Headquarters
Tampa, FL
LinkedIn followers
6,641

At PDQ Chicken, we’re best-known for perfect hand-breaded, buttermilk chicken and our serious dedication to the community. Founded in Tampa in 2011 by Outback Steakhouse co-founder Bob Basham and MVP Holdings CEO Nick Reader, PDQ has become beloved across Florida, North Carolina, New Jersey and New York. Our recipes are handmade with the mindful ingredients of a fine-casual restaurant and the value, speed and convenience of a fast-casual joint. PDQ's hand-breaded chicken tenders and nuggets, famous chicken sandwiches and hand-spun milkshakes are only the beginning. We are committed to creating deep roots in our local communities. Since our founding, we've given millions of dollars and in-kind donations to charities, schools and organizations in need.

Offices: 4343 Anchor Plaza Parkway, 1, Tampa, FL 33634, US

RestaurantFreshFast CasualFast Casualchicken tendersmade to order sandwicheshand tossed saladsand fresh ingredientsSnack FoodRecipes
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About PDQ Restaurants

LinkedInVisit site

With a family of over 2,000 strong, PDQ thrives on friendliness, communication, creativity and celebrating our people.

Industry
Restaurants
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
2011
Headquarters
Tampa, FL
LinkedIn followers
6,641

At PDQ Chicken, we’re best-known for perfect hand-breaded, buttermilk chicken and our serious dedication to the community. Founded in Tampa in 2011 by Outback Steakhouse co-founder Bob Basham and MVP Holdings CEO Nick Reader, PDQ has become beloved across Florida, North Carolina, New Jersey and New York. Our recipes are handmade with the mindful ingredients of a fine-casual restaurant and the value, speed and convenience of a fast-casual joint. PDQ's hand-breaded chicken tenders and nuggets, famous chicken sandwiches and hand-spun milkshakes are only the beginning. We are committed to creating deep roots in our local communities. Since our founding, we've given millions of dollars and in-kind donations to charities, schools and organizations in need.

Offices: 4343 Anchor Plaza Parkway, 1, Tampa, FL 33634, US

RestaurantFreshFast CasualFast Casualchicken tendersmade to order sandwicheshand tossed saladsand fresh ingredientsSnack FoodRecipes
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