Restaurant Manager

Role overview

Chuy’s is seeking a Restaurant Manager who can keep day-to-day operations running efficiently while creating a welcoming, high-energy guest experience. In this role, you will help oversee the restaurant’s bar, lobby, and to-go functions, with a focus on smooth service, strong leadership, and consistent standards.

Key responsibilities

The restaurant manager will be expected to lead the team with enthusiasm, maintain operational flow, and support a fun, guest-focused environment. The position calls for someone who can balance service quality, speed, and team coordination in a busy setting.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of current management experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant with a scratch kitchen.
• Food Handler certification and Alcoholic Beverage Server certification.
• Ability to stay composed and work effectively in a fast-moving, high-traffic environment.
• Knowledge of food safety, equipment safety, and sanitation standards.
• Self-driven, results-focused, and comfortable working as part of a team.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, with compensation varying by location.
• Opportunities for leadership growth and career advancement, including promotion from within.
• Casual dress code.
• Employee assistance and wellness benefits.
• Employee discount program.
• Parental leave, where eligible.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, where eligible.
• Paid vacation, where eligible.
• 401(k) plan with employer match, where eligible.

About the company

Chuy’s was established in 1982 in Austin, Texas, and is known for made-from-scratch Tex-Mex food served in a lively, colorful environment. The restaurant brand highlights a playful atmosphere and distinctive decor, creating a memorable experience for both guests and team members.

Additional information

Pay for this position is variable based on location. Benefits marked with an asterisk are subject to eligibility. The company emphasizes internal growth and a culture built around energy, personality, and fun.