Restaurant General Manager Jobs in New Jersey
Restaurant General Manager jobs in New Jersey are open across Millburn, Bayonne, and Bellmawr and other New Jersey metros, with employers like Wendy's, Eataly, and Sweetgreen hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Never Work Nights Again!
Are you a passionate leader looking for a rewarding restaurant management career with an exceptional work-life balance? Join Turning Point, an award-winning DAYTIME ONLY restaurant concept where you'll be home for dinner every night.
With restaurant hours between 7:30 AM and 3:00 PM, our managers enjoy a schedule that allows them to excel professionally while maintaining a fulfilling personal life.
For over 28 years, Turning Point has built a reputation for outstanding hospitality, exceptional food, and a people-first culture. With locations throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Florida, and Virginia, we continue to grow through both corporate-owned and franchised restaurants.
Why Turning Point?
Work-Life Balance
- Daytime-only operation
- Never work nights
- No close/open management shifts
- Single-shift operation
- Home in time for dinner every day
- Opportunity for occasional weekends off through approved shift swaps when staffing permits
Growth & Opportunity
- 28 years of proven success
- Expanding throughout multiple states
- Career advancement opportunities
- Relocation opportunities within our operating markets
- Comprehensive management training and development program
Appreciation & Culture
At Turning Point, our culture is everything. As a Turning Point Manager, your role is the most impactful to our team members and guests. It is imperative that our culture is established, maintained, and shines through every day.
We believe in:
- Employee appreciation
- Exceptional guest service
- Outstanding food quality
- Superior ambiance and atmosphere
- Team development
- Most importantly—FUN!
Position Overview
As a General Manager, you will oversee the daily and weekly operations of your restaurant with the support and guidance of your District Manager. You will be responsible for planning, organizing, training, coaching, and leading your team to achieve operational and financial goals.
Success in this role is measured by sales performance, cost controls, team member retention, and operational excellence—but most importantly, by guest satisfaction and creating memorable experiences.
Manager Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Leadership & Team Development
- Consistently seek out and hire exceptional candidates who possess hospitality and a desire to care for others.
- Maintain and strengthen our Turning Point Family Culture (TP Fam!).
- Build, coach, and develop a strong team of enthusiastic and engaged team members.
- Ensure equity, inclusion, and equality for all.
- Create a fun, positive, and rewarding work environment.
- Present and develop growth opportunities for team members.
- Lead by example and inspire excellence every day.
- Support professional development through coaching and Developmental Action Plans.
Guest Experience
- Provide an exceptional Turning Point experience from start to finish.
- Deliver outstanding hospitality and guest service.
- Ensure the highest standards of food quality, cleanliness, and atmosphere.
- Resolve guest concerns professionally and effectively.
- Build a culture focused on guest satisfaction.
Operations Management
- Manage one daytime operational shift.
- Work alongside Front-of-House and Back-of-House teams.
- Conduct inventory management and period inventories.
- Oversee staffing, scheduling, and restaurant performance.
- Utilize technology and reporting tools to improve efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with company standards and procedures.
- Identify challenges and implement effective solutions.
Financial Performance
- Monitor sales, labor, food costs, and overall profitability.
- Maintain accountability for restaurant performance metrics.
- Participate in performance-based compensation programs.
- Operate with full transparency regarding restaurant financial performance.
Qualifications
- Prior restaurant management experience preferred, but not required.
- Ability to lead, coach, and mentor a team.
- Experience and desire to develop team members.
- Strong partnership and collaboration skills.
- Ability to identify problems and implement effective solutions.
- Professional verbal and written communication skills.
- Positive, enthusiastic, and encouraging leadership attitude.
- Commitment to personal and professional growth.
Schedule
- Full-Time
- Day Shifts Only
- Weekend Availability Required
- Holiday Availability Required
Benefits
- Never Work Nights Again
- Paid Time Off
- Free and Discounted Meals
- Family Meal Discounts
- Comprehensive Management Training Program
- Career Growth Opportunities
Join the Turning Point Family
Turning Point provides a supportive environment that promotes teamwork, growth, respect, and collaboration. After 28 years in business, we understand that success starts with treating people the right way.
If you're ready to lead a great team, create exceptional guest experiences, and enjoy a schedule that lets you have a life outside of work, we encourage you to apply today.
Note: The Turning Point location that you are applying to is an independently owned and operated franchise location. This location is NOT managed or operated by the franchisor, Turning Point Franchisee System, LLC or Turning Point Holding Company, LLC or an affiliate.
Franchisees are independent business owners who set their own compensation, wage and benefit programs, and are obligated to follow all local, state, and federal laws.
All hiring and termination decisions will be made by the franchisee.
The first Turning Point restaurant opened its doors in 1998 in Little Silver, New Jersey. Since the very beginning, we have prided ourselves on offering the highest quality and freshest daytime meals to our highly valued guests. Our friendly staff focuses on our “fresh is always best” philosophy and starts each and every day crafting creative, award-winning, breakfast, brunch, and lunch items.
We like to say that Turning Point is “where friends and family gather”. We believe our restaurant is most attractive to those who are looking for an elevated breakfast, brunch, and lunch experience. We can’t wait to share our warm atmosphere, friendly service, and uniquely inspired menu with our guests.
Customers often ask us why we are not open in the evening. Our answer is always the same; we serve the best breakfast, brunch, and lunch meals we know how from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. then we go home to our families. “Work to live, don’t live to work”. Our staff is committed to providing 100% customer satisfaction and we work hard to find the most friendly and motivated people that are enthusiastic about taking care of our valued guests.
If you are looking for a unique breakfast, brunch or lunch restaurant come give Turning Point a try.
We know you’ll love it!
Pay: $55000.00 - $65000.00 / year
Pay:
- Bonus pay
- Other
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Employee discount
- Paid training
- Other
Job Type: fulltime
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Weekend availability
- Monday to Friday
- Holidays
- Day shift
Education: No education required
Work location: On-site
Never Work Nights Again!
Are you a passionate leader looking for a rewarding restaurant management career with an exceptional work-life balance? Join Turning Point, an award-winning DAYTIME ONLY restaurant concept where you'll be home for dinner every night.
With restaurant hours between 7:30 AM and 3:00 PM, our managers enjoy a schedule that allows them to excel professionally while maintaining a fulfilling personal life.
For over 28 years, Turning Point has built a reputation for outstanding hospitality, exceptional food, and a people-first culture. With locations throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Florida, and Virginia, we continue to grow through both corporate-owned and franchised restaurants.
Why Turning Point?
Work-Life Balance
- Daytime-only operation
- Never work nights
- No close/open management shifts
- Single-shift operation
- Home in time for dinner every day
- Opportunity for occasional weekends off through approved shift swaps when staffing permits
Growth & Opportunity
- 28 years of proven success
- Expanding throughout multiple states
- Career advancement opportunities
- Relocation opportunities within our operating markets
- Comprehensive management training and development program
Appreciation & Culture
At Turning Point, our culture is everything. As a Turning Point Manager, your role is the most impactful to our team members and guests. It is imperative that our culture is established, maintained, and shines through every day.
We believe in:
- Employee appreciation
- Exceptional guest service
- Outstanding food quality
- Superior ambiance and atmosphere
- Team development
- Most importantly—FUN!
Position Overview
As a General Manager, you will oversee the daily and weekly operations of your restaurant with the support and guidance of your District Manager. You will be responsible for planning, organizing, training, coaching, and leading your team to achieve operational and financial goals.
Success in this role is measured by sales performance, cost controls, team member retention, and operational excellence—but most importantly, by guest satisfaction and creating memorable experiences.
Manager Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Leadership & Team Development
- Consistently seek out and hire exceptional candidates who possess hospitality and a desire to care for others.
- Maintain and strengthen our Turning Point Family Culture (TP Fam!).
- Build, coach, and develop a strong team of enthusiastic and engaged team members.
- Ensure equity, inclusion, and equality for all.
- Create a fun, positive, and rewarding work environment.
- Present and develop growth opportunities for team members.
- Lead by example and inspire excellence every day.
- Support professional development through coaching and Developmental Action Plans.
Guest Experience
- Provide an exceptional Turning Point experience from start to finish.
- Deliver outstanding hospitality and guest service.
- Ensure the highest standards of food quality, cleanliness, and atmosphere.
- Resolve guest concerns professionally and effectively.
- Build a culture focused on guest satisfaction.
Operations Management
- Manage one daytime operational shift.
- Work alongside Front-of-House and Back-of-House teams.
- Conduct inventory management and period inventories.
- Oversee staffing, scheduling, and restaurant performance.
- Utilize technology and reporting tools to improve efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with company standards and procedures.
- Identify challenges and implement effective solutions.
Financial Performance
- Monitor sales, labor, food costs, and overall profitability.
- Maintain accountability for restaurant performance metrics.
- Participate in performance-based compensation programs.
- Operate with full transparency regarding restaurant financial performance.
Qualifications
- Prior restaurant management experience preferred, but not required.
- Ability to lead, coach, and mentor a team.
- Experience and desire to develop team members.
- Strong partnership and collaboration skills.
- Ability to identify problems and implement effective solutions.
- Professional verbal and written communication skills.
- Positive, enthusiastic, and encouraging leadership attitude.
- Commitment to personal and professional growth.
Schedule
- Full-Time
- Day Shifts Only
- Weekend Availability Required
- Holiday Availability Required
Benefits
- Never Work Nights Again
- Paid Time Off
- Free and Discounted Meals
- Family Meal Discounts
- Comprehensive Management Training Program
- Career Growth Opportunities
Join the Turning Point Family
Turning Point provides a supportive environment that promotes teamwork, growth, respect, and collaboration. After 28 years in business, we understand that success starts with treating people the right way.
If you're ready to lead a great team, create exceptional guest experiences, and enjoy a schedule that lets you have a life outside of work, we encourage you to apply today.
Note: The Turning Point location that you are applying to is an independently owned and operated franchise location. This location is NOT managed or operated by the franchisor, Turning Point Franchisee System, LLC or Turning Point Holding Company, LLC or an affiliate.
Franchisees are independent business owners who set their own compensation, wage and benefit programs, and are obligated to follow all local, state, and federal laws.
All hiring and termination decisions will be made by the franchisee.
The first Turning Point restaurant opened its doors in 1998 in Little Silver, New Jersey. Since the very beginning, we have prided ourselves on offering the highest quality and freshest daytime meals to our highly valued guests. Our friendly staff focuses on our “fresh is always best” philosophy and starts each and every day crafting creative, award-winning, breakfast, brunch, and lunch items.
We like to say that Turning Point is “where friends and family gather”. We believe our restaurant is most attractive to those who are looking for an elevated breakfast, brunch, and lunch experience. We can’t wait to share our warm atmosphere, friendly service, and uniquely inspired menu with our guests.
Customers often ask us why we are not open in the evening. Our answer is always the same; we serve the best breakfast, brunch, and lunch meals we know how from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. then we go home to our families. “Work to live, don’t live to work”. Our staff is committed to providing 100% customer satisfaction and we work hard to find the most friendly and motivated people that are enthusiastic about taking care of our valued guests.
If you are looking for a unique breakfast, brunch or lunch restaurant come give Turning Point a try.
We know you’ll love it!
Pay: $55000.00 - $65000.00 / year
Pay:
- Bonus pay
- Other
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Employee discount
- Paid training
- Other
Job Type: fulltime
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Weekend availability
- Monday to Friday
- Holidays
- Day shift
Education: No education required
Work location: On-site
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Restaurant General Manager Job Market in New Jersey
A snapshot from current New Jersey openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Wendy's45
- Eataly2
- Sweetgreen2
- Burger King1
- Eataly Silicon Valley1
Top Industries Hiring
- Food & Beverage47
- Hospitality & Tourism1
- Investment & Asset Management1
- Retail1
What New Jersey Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in restaurant general manager jobs across New Jersey.
- 3 to 5 years of restaurant management experience, including at least one GM or AGM role
- Demonstrated P&L management and ability to control food, labor, and overhead costs
- ServSafe Manager certification or equivalent state food safety credential
- Experience hiring, training, and scheduling hourly and salaried staff
- Proficiency with point-of-sale systems such as Toast, Aloha, or Micros
- Bachelor's degree in hospitality management or a related field, or equivalent experience
Restaurant General Manager Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
How many restaurant general manager jobs are there in New Jersey?
There are 53+ restaurant general manager openings in New Jersey on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Millburn, Bayonne, and Bellmawr. New positions post regularly as employers across New Jersey hire.
How much do restaurant general managers make in New Jersey?
Restaurant general managers in New Jersey earn a median of about $78,020 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $55,240 for the lowest 10% to over $122,510 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which New Jersey cities have the most restaurant general manager jobs?
Millburn, Bayonne, and Bellmawr have the most restaurant general manager openings in New Jersey right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire restaurant general managers in New Jersey?
Employers hiring restaurant general managers in New Jersey include Wendy's, Eataly, and Sweetgreen, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote restaurant general manager jobs in New Jersey?
Yes. About 0% of restaurant general manager openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in New Jersey metros.
How do I apply for restaurant general manager jobs in New Jersey?
You can apply to restaurant general manager jobs in New Jersey directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred New Jersey location, then apply to each one that fits.
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