Our esteemed client in Mahwah, New Jersey are seeking a passionate and results-driven Restaurant Manager to lead all aspects of their daily operations. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, organizational skills, and a commitment to delivering an exceptional guest experience. This role requires a hands-on leader who is motivated to develop staff, maintain high operational standards, and drive both revenue and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily restaurant operations to ensure efficiency, high-quality food, and outstanding customer service.
• Lead, coach, and motivate a team to create a warm, welcoming, and productive environment for both guests and employees
• Maintain and exceed revenue, profitability, and quality goals.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Foster a friendly atmosphere where guests can enjoy meals while celebrating, working, or socializing.
• Hire, train, and develop team members to achieve personal growth and excellent service standards.
• Collaborate with the community to drive local brand awareness and build sales.
• Engage with guests and team members to build lasting relationships and loyalty.
• Analyze and act on financial and operational performance metrics.
• Schedule and manage staff to ensure adequate coverage during peak and off-peak hours.
• Handle customer feedback professionally and efficiently.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Minimum 2+ years of experience as a Restaurant Manager, preferably in fast-casual or full-service, high-volume restaurants.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and clean driving record.
• Willingness and ability to commute up to 25-30 miles each way to/from the work location.
• Able to work approximately 50 hours per week across rotating shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Genuine passion for teamwork, hospitality, and guest experience.
• Creative mindset with a desire to engage the local community and grow the business.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and effectively handle multiple tasks.

Ascendo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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Nicholas Umbro