Restaurant Manager- Full Operations Leadership-Daytime Only

About the Opportunity

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.

About Nudy’s Cafés

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

This Role May Not Be a Fit If You:

• Prefer a role focused only on customer service without operational ownership
• Have only worked in retail or café environments
• Are not comfortable leading both kitchen and service teams
• Prefer a more flexible or less structured management role
• Are not comfortable being active and on your feet throughout the day

Schedule

• 6:30 AM – approximately 4:30 PM
• Daytime-only — no nights
• 5-day work week
• Weekends and holidays required

Benefits

• Company-paid health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• $5,000 bonus potential based on performance
• Paid time off, sick time, and bereavement leave
• Free food & snacks
• Training & development
• Opportunity for advancement
• Company parties

Pay

• $55,000 base salary
• $5,000 bonus potential

The total compensation package provides strong overall value beyond base salary.

Locations

We operate throughout the Main Line and surrounding suburbs. Managers are assigned a primary location, with occasional support across nearby restaurants.

Final Word

This role is for someone who:

• takes pride in creating a great guest experience
• enjoys leading and developing people
• values consistency and high standards
• wants to grow with a stable, expanding company

If you’re looking to join a team that cares deeply about hospitality and community — we invite you to apply.

The Nudy’s Promise: "We are dedicated to providing a handcrafted, neighborhood dining experience. Our goal is to make every guest feel welcome, nourished, and excited to return." — Ray Nudy, Founder