Restaurant Manager

Nudy’s Cafés | Main Line, PA

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.

Nudy’s is a family‑owned, growing restaurant group with 15 locations across Chester, Montgomery, and Delaware Counties - and expanding towards 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)

Hospitality, strong standards, consistent execution, and genuine care for our guests and team

As a Restaurant Manager, you will play a key role in delivering the Nudy’s experience every day.

• Be present in the dining room during peak hours
• Create a welcoming, engaging environment for every guest
• Ensure service is warm, attentive, and efficient

• 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

• Maintain our 30-minute guest experience standard
• Support strong pacing, communication, and teamwork
• Ensure food is prepared and delivered efficiently and accurately

• 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

• Complete daily line checks and temperature logs
• Ensure all food safety and sanitation standards are met
• Keep the restaurant guest‑ready at all times

• Assist with inventory and product management
• Handle cash reconciliation and daily reporting;
• Coordinate staffing flow, breaks, and shift execution

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

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

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:

• Serv Safe Manager Certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days)
• Experience in high-volume breakfast, brunch, or casual dining environments

• 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

• $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.

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

"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