354 Restaurant Services jobs in Nashville

• One Shift - No Night Shifts. Ever.
• Opportunity to grow your career with a great company and great people!
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• 401(K) Retirement Savings Program (must be employed for 60 days and must be 21 years of age to participate)*
• As a Restaurant Operations Manager, you will be eligible for quarterly bonus payment based on restaurant's performance.
• Life Insurance*
• Short Term Disability*
• Long-Term Disability*
• Dental*
• Vision*
• Health Insurance*
• Bright Horizon - back up child and elder care*
• Spot Insurance*
• Supplemental Insurance (accident, critical illness, indemnity) *
• Meal Discount
• Complimentary premium access to the Calm App, plus 5 gift subscriptions
• Unlimited access to medical and behavioral telemedicine through Cirrus MD
• Tuition Reimbursement & High School Diploma Program
• Perks at Work (over 30,000 discounts on purchases for travel, fitness, auto event tickets & more)
• Childcare Discount Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Learns and supports our You First culture and core values
• Puts their supervisory skills to work, making sure daily operations runs according to plan and with high standards
• Understands that we source great food for a reason and that our recipes must be followed
• Knows the restaurant sales and traffic goals - and works to exceed them
• Coaches and observes the First Watch Five Steps of Service being implemented at every table
• Understands the background story of our 10 Commitments - and puts them into action
• Responds with a sense of urgency to both customer and employee concerns
• Communicates and takes immediate ownership of repair and maintenance issues
• Is certified in food safety - and identifies and coaches in all areas of safe food handling
• Is continuously scouting for and interviewing candidates to join our team
• Keeps our company assets secure; including computers, point of sale, security systems and equipment
• Understands the key responsibilities of every position in the restaurant
• Puts an immediate stop to any inappropriate behavior, investigates as needed
• Trains, coaches, and develops team members daily
• Recognizes performance that goes above and beyond
• Accounts for all daily revenues and deposits
• Completes our admin duties - and gets required paperwork in on time

Since 1955, Waffle House has provided outstanding careers and opportunities for professional achievement unmatched in the restaurant industry. We only promote from within, which leads to significant career opportunities with 1,850+ company-owned (not franchised) restaurants, and another 1000+ in the next 10 years. We are looking to hire high-energy leaders who value long-term career advancement.

No restaurant experience is required. A 3-month paid training program and ongoing personal and career development prepare you for a career as a restaurant manager as well as multi-unit leadership roles.

Career Path and Pay Ranges

1. Restaurant Manager - $63,000 to $0,000 (plus continuous service bonuses and a 6,000 annual bonus for having a 4-year degree)
2. District Manager (2-3 restaurants) - 83,000- 113,000 (average time to promotion 1-2 years)
3. Division Manager (6-9 restaurants) - 109,000- 138,000 (average time to promotion 3-5 years)

1. Unique opportunity to invest in Waffle House stock via payroll deductions of up to 10% of your income (eligible after 90 days or when promoted to Restaurant Manager).
2. Annual Stock Options granted based on % of income.
3. Career Stock Options granted at hire and with each career promotion.

1. Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance for you and your family.
2. Three 10-day vacations per year
3. Paid Medical Leave, Maternity Leave, and Family Leave available after 1 year of service
4. Work a "6 days on and 2 days off guaranteed" schedule (unmatched in the industry)

Since 1955, Waffle House has provided outstanding careers and opportunities for professional achievement unmatched in the restaurant industry. We only promote from within, which leads to significant career opportunities with 1,850+ company-owned (not franchised) restaurants, and another 1000+ in the next 10 years. We are looking to hire high-energy leaders who value long-term career advancement.

No restaurant experience is required. A 3-month paid training program and ongoing personal and career development prepare you for a career as a restaurant manager as well as multi-unit leadership roles.

Career Path and Pay Ranges

1. Restaurant Manager - $63,000 to $0,000 (plus continuous service bonuses and a 6,000 annual bonus for having a 4-year degree)
2. District Manager (2-3 restaurants) - 83,000- 113,000 (average time to promotion 1-2 years)
3. Division Manager (6-9 restaurants) - 109,000- 138,000 (average time to promotion 3-5 years)

1. Unique opportunity to invest in Waffle House stock via payroll deductions of up to 10% of your income (eligible after 90 days or when promoted to Restaurant Manager).
2. Annual Stock Options granted based on % of income.
3. Career Stock Options granted at hire and with each career promotion.

1. Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance for you and your family.
2. Three 10-day vacations per year
3. Paid Medical Leave, Maternity Leave, and Family Leave available after 1 year of service
4. Work a "6 days on and 2 days off guaranteed" schedule (unmatched in the industry)

• Manage front-of-house staff and operations throughout the venue for restaurant, bar, private events, and concerts. Ensure guest service and operational needs are met, including quality food and beverage presentation at all times.
• Utilize time on the floor to build rapport with restaurant, bar, events, and entertainment guests. Inform guests of upcoming events and programming.
• Ensure consistent and positive guest service in all areas through continuous interaction and feedback requests. Respond to complaints, taking all appropriate actions to turn dissatisfied guests into return guests.
• Actively participate in attracting, selecting, and developing front-line and management staff. Responsible for hiring, scheduling, training, payroll and related functions for hourly departmental staff. Provide leadership and direction to staff. Develop direct reports by communicating performance expectations and delivering timely feedback.
• Adhere to cash handling policies and procedures, including proper operation of POS terminals, opening and mid-day safe counts, cash pay-outs, nightly cash drops and reconciling financials at end of shift.
• Work with internal business partners, such as Marketing, IT, Human Resources and Accounting, to oversee and support all staffing and venue programming.
• Maintain proper purchasing and inventory levels for FOH culinary and beverage program needs based on fiscal business projections.
• Monitor and track operational costs, budgets, and resources. Generate and analyze staffing and revenue reports. Able to interpret and present data as related.
• Participate in developing short- and long-term plans for revenue growth and cost control measures. Seek opportunities to enhance revenue and produce new possibilities in all areas of operations.
• Support the security function to protect the restaurant's assets and the personal safety of the employees and guests.
• Partner with venue leadership and maintenance team to ensure proper maintenance and repair of the physical facility and contents.
• Communicate and uphold all corporate standards, guidelines, policies and procedures in accordance with local, state and federal laws and regulations. Maintain personal integrity by abiding by and supporting the values and principles of the company. Follow and support brand SOPs. Participate and respond to the annual company audits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred
• Degree in hotel/restaurant management is desired; a combination of practical experience and education will be considered as an alternative

• 3+ years progressive hospitality management experience, preferably in a high-volume restaurant or nightclub space
• Micros Point of Sale, Compeat, and Hot Schedules experience a plus

• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to establish clear direction, set goals, monitor progress, and measure results
• Passion for the hospitality business and compassion for people
• Capable of creating fun in a fast-paced and stressful environment
• Ability to communicate assertively in a non-aggressive, candid manner
• Proficient experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

• State Alcohol Education Card required upon hire
• Certified Food Safety Manager certification required within 90 days of hire
• Must obtain CPR certification within 90 days of hire
• Must complete Crowd Management training upon hire

Responsible for all daily operations and guest experiences for a restaurant and bar, including but not limited to business administration, human resources, training, food and beverage, and cleaning and sanitation. Support entertainment production, retail and maintenance. Work closely with General Manager (GM) and Assistant General Manager (AGM) on the development, implementation, and execution of business strategies, including unit operations, sales and service strategies, operational budget, culinary, and restaurant/bar. Grow revenue and maximize financial performance by delivering outstanding products and exceptional service.

• Oversee staff and operations on the restaurant floor, ensuring that guest service and operational needs are met.
• Ensure consistent and positive guest service in all areas through continuous interaction and feedback requests. Respond to complaints, taking all appropriate actions to turn dissatisfied guests into return guests.
• Actively participate in attracting, selecting, and developing front-line and management staff.
• Develop direct reports by communicating performance expectations and delivering timely feedback.
• Seek opportunities to enhance revenue and produce new possibilities in all areas of operations.
• Provide overall leadership and support for all areas of operation and corresponding staff functions by creating and influencing the appropriate culture and character of the venue.
• Partner with venue leadership to prepare annual budgets and monthly forecasts and conduct P&L oversight/management.
• Participate in developing short- and long-term plans for revenue growth and cost control measures.
• Work with internal business partners, such as Marketing, IT, Human Resources and Accounting, to oversee and support all staffing and venue programming.
• Support the security function to protect the restaurant's assets and the personal safety of the employees and guests.
• Partner with venue leadership on the physical facility to ensure proper maintenance and repair.
• Communicate and uphold all corporate standards, guidelines, policies and procedures in accordance with local, state and federal laws and regulations. Maintain personal integrity by abiding by and supporting the values and principles of the company. Follow and support brand SOPs. Participate and respond to the annual company audits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred
• Degree in hotel/restaurant management is desired; a combination of practical experience and education will be considered as an alternative

• 3+ years of progressive restaurant management experience required
• Micros Point of Sale, Compeat, and Hot Schedules experience a plus

• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to establish clear direction, set goals, monitor progress, and measure results
• Passion for the hospitality business and compassion for people
• Capable of creating fun in a fast-paced and stressful environment
• Ability to communicate assertively in a non-aggressive, candid manner

• State Alcoholic Beverage Commission (ABC) Certification required
• ServSafe Certification required
• Must have valid CPR certification or attain certification within 90 days
• Must complete Crowd Management training
• Must meet all requirements to receive required airport SIDA badge, including successful completion of a background check