Restaurant General Manager

Description

Restaurant General Manager – Lead the Culinary Experience
Reports to: Area Coach
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Grade:
Adventure Level: High-Impact Leadership Opportunity

Your Mission:

Ready to take charge of a restaurant where passion, precision, and personality come together? As General Manager, you’ll lead the way in creating unforgettable dining experiences, inspiring your team, and driving performance every single day. This is your chance to blend leadership, hospitality, and operational excellence into one rewarding adventure. No two days are ever the same—and that’s exactly how you like it.

What You’ll Be Leading:

Culture Ambassador
Be the heartbeat of the restaurant. Your leadership sets the tone—from delivering warm hospitality to creating a team culture that people want to be part of.

Training & Development Champion
You don’t just manage—you mentor. Build confident, capable team members through impactful training and real-time coaching that turns potential into performance.

Team Builder Extraordinaire
Find the right people, place them in the right roles, and watch the magic happen. You’ll schedule smart, communicate clearly, and create a workplace people enjoy coming to.

On-the-Spot Problem Solver
From guest curveballs to unexpected kitchen hiccups, you’re the calm in the storm—resolving issues quickly and turning challenges into opportunities.

Operational Wizard
You keep the back end running like clockwork—ordering, inventory, food cost control, and waste reduction are all in your wheelhouse. Clean, organized, efficient.

Business Driver
Analyze sales, labor, and cash flow to identify wins, spot trends, and make smart decisions that keep the restaurant thriving.

Compliance Pro
From food safety to labor law, you know the rules and lead your team to meet (and exceed) them every time.

Goal Setter & Motivator
You bring the vision—and the team brings it to life. Set clear goals, celebrate progress, and keep everyone aligned and energized.

Lead from the Front
Whether you're rolling up your sleeves in the kitchen or welcoming guests at the door, your presence sets the standard. Your team follows your lead—because you're right there with them.

What You Bring to the Table:

Experience:

• 2+ years managing a full-service restaurant
• Solid grasp of both front-of-house flow and back-of-house operations

Skills:

• Exceptional communicator, motivator, and multitasker
• Comfortable with restaurant technology, POS systems, and financial reports
• Natural leader with a passion for hospitality and results

Education & Certifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Food Service Manager Certification
• Management-in-Training Program (preferred but not required—we’ll help you grow!)

Physical Requirements:

• Up on your feet and in the action for 10–11 hours per shift
• Able to regularly lift 30 lbs, occasionally up to 80 lbs
• Quick on your feet in a fast-paced, high-energy environment

The Environment:
A vibrant, climate-controlled restaurant where the pace is fast, the kitchen is hot, the walk-in is cold, and the energy is always high. You'll be everywhere—because that's what great leaders do.

Benefits Include:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance