Restaurant Manager

About the role

This is a full-scope restaurant leadership role where you are responsible for delivering an exceptional guest experience while leading all aspects of the operation during your shift — front of house, back of house, team performance, and execution. If you are a hands-on hospitality leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in caring for both guests and team members, and enjoys running a highly organized, high-performing shift — we would love to meet you.

Nudy’s is a family-owned, growing restaurant group with 15 locations across Chester, Montgomery, and Delaware Counties — and expanding toward 25 units. We are known for: warm, welcoming hospitality; consistent, high-quality food; a loyal, returning guest base; efficient, fast-paced service (30‑minute experience). At our core, we believe success comes from hospitality, strong standards, consistent execution, and genuine care for our guests and team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Restaurant Experience
  • Be present in the dining room during peak hours
  • Create a welcoming, engaging environment for every guest
  • Ensure service is warm, attentive, and efficient
• Oversee the Full Operation
  • You are the manager on duty, responsible for the entire restaurant
  • Guide both front‑of‑house and back‑of‑house teams
  • Ensure smooth, coordinated execution from kitchen to dining room
• Drive Service & Performance
  • Maintain our 30‑minute guest experience standard
  • Support strong pacing, communication, and teamwork
  • Ensure food is prepared and delivered efficiently and accurately
• Develop and Support Your Team
  • Lead daily pre‑shift meetings and communication
  • Coach, guide, and support team members
  • Provide clear expectations and consistent follow‑through
  • Address performance issues with professionalism and care
• Maintain Food Safety & Cleanliness Standards
  • Complete daily line checks and temperature logs
  • Ensure all food safety and sanitation standards are met
  • Keep the restaurant guest‑ready at all times
• Support Daily Business Operations
  • Assist with inventory and product management
  • Handle cash reconciliation and daily reporting
  • Coordinate staffing flow, breaks, and shift execution

Requirements

• Required:
  • 3–5+ years of restaurant leadership experience
  • Experience working in both dining room and kitchen environments
  • Ability to lead a shift with confidence and accountability
  • Strong understanding of:
    • guest experience and service flow
    • team leadership and coaching
    • food safety and cleanliness standards
• Preferred:
  • ServSafe Manager Certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days)
  • Experience in high‑volume breakfast, brunch, or casual dining environments

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Company‑paid health insurance (major savings)
• $5,000 bonus potential
• Established, family‑owned brand (40+ years)
• Clear growth path: RM → AGM → GM → Multi‑Unit
• Structured operations with strong support systems
• Growing company with long‑term opportunity

Pay

• $55,000 base salary
• $5,000 bonus potential
• Company‑paid medical & dental benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO, sick time, and bereavement leave

Schedule

6:30 AM – approximately 4:30 PM, daytime‑only — no nights, 5‑day work week, weekends and holidays required.