Restaurant Manager

Job overview

The Restaurant Manager role is onsite in Princeton, NJ, with compensation starting at $55,000 per year. The Baked Bear serves customers through its shop and catering operations. The manager leads by example, oversees team members, and coordinates daily restaurant operations. The role supports customer satisfaction and smooth shop performance through staff development, food preparation, scheduling, inventory, and administrative oversight.

What you'll do

• Train, oversee, and perform team-member duties
• open and close the shop
• balance registers and prepare deposits
• bake cookies and prepare menu items
• oversee cleaning, organization, and inventory rotation
• schedule employees and cover absences
• order food and supplies
• coordinate vendors and maintenance
• manage catering operations
• handle customer complaints
• interview, train, and onboard employees
• monitor communications and support payroll tasks when applicable.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

restaurant manager

restaurant operations

team leadership

customer service

food preparation

scheduling

inventory

catering

princeton nj

the baked bear

starting at $55k/year

profit sharing

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Free food and snacks, profit sharing, employee discounts, flexible scheduling, and competitive compensation.

Why this role

The posting combines management responsibilities with hands-on front-of-house, food preparation, and shop operations.

About the employer

Soterra LLC (dba The Baked Bear) is hiring for this role. Industry: Limited-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.