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Area Manager

Goodwin Recruiting
Manchester, NH Other
POSTED ON 10/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/14/2026

Restaurant Area Manager – Growing Casual Dining Group

Salary: $110,000–$130,000 Bonus

A rapidly growing casual dining restaurant group is seeking an experienced Area Manager to oversee multiple locations and develop strong restaurant leadership teams. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on multi-unit operator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to grow with an expanding organization.

Area Manager Responsibilities

  • Oversee operations and performance across multiple restaurant locations
  • Coach, develop, and mentor General Managers and restaurant leadership teams
  • Drive sales, profitability, guest satisfaction, and operational excellence
  • Manage labor, food costs, budgets, and overall P&L performance
  • Ensure consistency in food quality, service, cleanliness, and company standards
  • Partner with restaurant leaders on staffing, training, retention, and succession planning
  • Analyze restaurant performance and implement strategies to improve results
  • Support new restaurant openings and continued market growth
  • Build a positive, accountable culture focused on hospitality and team development

Area Manager Requirements

  • Proven multi-unit restaurant management experience
  • Strong background in casual dining or full-service restaurant operations
  • Demonstrated success developing General Managers and high-performing teams
  • Strong financial acumen with experience managing P&Ls, budgets, labor, and cost controls
  • Ability to identify opportunities and drive sales and profitability
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
  • Hands-on leadership style with a strong focus on both employees and guests
  • Ability to travel between assigned restaurant locations as needed

Compensation & Benefits

  • $110,000–$140,000 base salary
  • Performance-based bonus
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Career development and advancement opportunities
  • Growing restaurant organization with continued expansion
  • Additional company benefits and perks

If you are an experienced multi-unit restaurant leader looking for an opportunity to make an impact and grow with an expanding organization, we would love to hear from you.

  JOB ID: 181695 #post

Nicole Bernard

Salary : $110,000 - $130,000

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