Restaurant Manager

Nudy's CafesWest Chester, PennsylvaniaOn-siteFull-timeStaff, 8–12 yearsListed 7 hours ago

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About this role

✅ Restaurant Manager –  
Full Operations Leadership (Daytime Only) 
Nudy’s Cafés | Main Line, PA 
🌟 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
🍽️ The Role: What You’ll Do
As a Restaurant Manager, you will play a key role in delivering the Nudy’s experience every day. 
✅ 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

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

💥 Why Managers Choose Nudy’s
We offer a rare combination of hospitality-driven culture and quality of life balance: 
• ✅ Daytime schedule only — no nights 
• ✅ 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

🧠 What We’re Looking For 
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

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

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