Restaurant Manager (Simply Delicious)

Position Title: Restaurant Manager

Department: Building Level

Reports To: Principal

Contract: 2026-27 School Year (210 Days)

Closing: Until Filled

Summary: The Restaurant Manager oversees the daily operations of the student-operated restaurant while providing supervision, instruction, and mentorship to high school students participating in the Pathway Academy program. This position combines restaurant management with career and technical education by creating a real-world learning environment where students develop industry skills and earn concurrent college credit. The Restaurant Manager is responsible for maintaining high standards of food quality, customer service, safety, and sanitation while guiding students in the application of culinary, hospitality, and business concepts. The manager collaborates with school staff and post-secondary partners to ensure students gain meaningful work-based learning experiences that prepare them for success in college, careers, and the hospitality industry.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages the operation of the Restaurant.
• Plans, coordinates, assigns, oversees and participates as required in the preparation, cooking and serving of food.
• Follows all menus carefully to ensure the USDA guidelines are met.
• Prepares and supervises the ordering, receiving and rotating of stock.
• Prepares and maintains necessary records and files.
• Prepares daily meal reports as well as the end-of-month reports and inventory.
• Trains students in operational procedures, sanitation and safety regulations.
• Makes daily deposits.
• Assist in District operations when and where needed.
• Responds to after hour emergencies-may include nights, weekends and holidays.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of two years related experience and/or training. Must become ServSafe certified.

The Jacksonville North Pulaski School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the policy of the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices.