We Are
Leaders
Management Positions

Lead your team to deliver on our vision: to become America’s Favorite Steakhouse…one guest, one community at a time.
Search Restaurant Manager Jobs ›Restaurant Managers hold key roles leading our team. You will rotate your career through the following areas of responsibility:
Service Manager - Train, develop and lead the team to deliver on great steakhouse experiences, building guest loyalty.
Culinary Manager - Through consistent planning, production and preparation, your team will deliver fresh, boldly seasoned meals.
Bar/Service Assistant Manager - Inspire our teams to create a great atmosphere that is focused on the lobby experience and beverage excellence.
Many of our employees have made the journey from Team Member to one of our top roles. Let them tell you how.
- Team Member
- Service or Culinary Professional
- New Restaurant Opening Training
- Restaurant Manager
- Managing Partner
- Director of Operations
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The Big Basics
Competitive salary with weekly pay
Quarterly performance-based bonuses
Paid vacations and flex days
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Your Health
Medical/dental/vision/life
Flexible spending accounts
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
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Your Wealth
Darden Savings Plan 401(k)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Darden Employee Credit Union
Tuition reimbursement
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More Perks
Dining and other discounts
Auto, home and renters insurance discounts
Pet insurance
Prepaid legal plan
Management experience plus a strong passion for guest service and culinary excellence open the door to a great career.
Your leadership ensures that our food, service, people and atmosphere are the best.
With your positive attitude, you serve as a role model, encouraging and inspiring your team.
You’ll set clear expectations, keep the lines of communication open and recognize and reward great performance.
Our comprehensive Manager-In-Training (MIT) program puts you on the right track to success.
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99%
of Managing Partners are promoted from within.
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30%
of our Managing Partners started as hourly team members.
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We promote
nearly 200 team members a year into management.
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Manager-In-Training (MIT) Program
- 8-10 week training program with three phases: an overview of each employee and manager position; classroom training at our Support Center in Orlando, Florida; and training focused on your specific role as a Service, Culinary or Bar/Service Assistant Manager
- The final phase includes hands-on, day-to-day operations experience in managing the department you will be responsible for leading
- All Restaurant and Managing Partners participate in ongoing training to sharpen and advance their skills
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Internships
We offer Restaurant Management Internships for students who are currently enrolled in a 4-year degree Hospitality/Restaurant Management program.
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New Grads
If you have salaried management experience and a strong passion for culinary excellence and guest service, you could start with us as a Service Manager, Culinary Manager or Bar/Service Assistant Manager.
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Still in school?
Our hourly team member opportunities are a great way to earn and gain experience in the fast-paced restaurant industry.
Last year, 50% of our Managers were promoted from Team Member positions.