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.
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