General Manager

Orlando, FL, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $58,000.00 - $63,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities
flexible scheduling

Job Description

The hiring company is a reputable and well-established restaurant brand known for its commitment to quality service and customer satisfaction. With multiple locations, this organization strives to maintain a strong presence in the competitive foodservice market by upholding its culture, standards, and dedication to operational excellence. The company fosters a collaborative environment where leadership, team development, and customer experience are valued pillars of success. As part of their growth and continuous improvement efforts, they seek to hire a passionate and experienced General Manager who will bring effective leadership and operational skills to one of their restaurant locations. This prominent role is a full-time position focused on managing all aspects of the restaurant's daily operations to ensure outstanding service delivery, efficient management of resources, and maintaining profitability.

The General Manager position is ideal for a seasoned leader with a demonstrated ability to motivate teams, enforce company policies, and drive business results. The successful candidate will oversee the management team and staff, ensuring that all responsibilities are delegated appropriately and operations run smoothly. They will be directly accountable for meeting company goals in areas such as food quality, safety, labor costs, and customer satisfaction. A key element of this role involves coaching and delivering performance feedback to employees, fostering a positive workplace culture, and encouraging personal and professional growth. The General Manager will also lead staff training initiatives, implement marketing promotions, conduct meetings, and handle administrative duties including scheduling, inventory control, and labor management.

This position requires a strategic approach to identifying operational challenges and opportunities for improvement, alongside maintaining high standards for cleanliness and service. The role includes ensuring compliance with all safety, security, and cash handling protocols aligned with company guidelines. Additionally, the General Manager will play a vital role in engaging with the local community and upholding the company’s brand reputation. Candidates interested in this position should be prepared for a demanding but rewarding experience, involving a 50-plus hour workweek and the ability to work during nights and weekends. A mandatory manager-in-training program lasting 8-10 weeks is required before fully assuming the General Manager responsibilities, ensuring the candidate is fully prepared to excel in this leadership role.

The General Manager is a crucial driver of the company’s success, balancing the needs of the team, the customers, and the financial goals of the restaurant. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who have restaurant management experience and aspire to grow within a supportive and dynamic company. By taking ownership of the store’s performance and leading by example, the General Manager will contribute significantly to the company's growth and continued success in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.

Job Requirements

  • Completion of mandatory manager in training program
  • Restaurant management experience preferred
  • Strong interpersonal relations, communication and organizational skills
  • Leadership and supervisory skills
  • Dependability
  • Maturity
  • Reliable transportation
  • Ability to work nights and weekends
  • Extremely professional appearance
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, ever-changing environment
  • Initiative
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks
  • Ability to creatively organize and expand business opportunities
  • Desire to take ownership and increase weekly sales
  • Ability to work 50 or more hours per week
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Meet labor goals determined by store sales
  • Meet food cost goals determined by store sales
  • Involvement in the local community
  • Valid drivers license

Job Qualifications

  • Restaurant management experience preferred
  • Strong interpersonal relations, communication and organizational skills
  • Leadership and supervisory skills
  • Dependability and maturity
  • Ability to work nights and weekends
  • Professional appearance
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, ever-changing environment
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks
  • Ability to creatively organize and expand business opportunities
  • Desire to take ownership and increase weekly sales
  • Successful completion of manager in training program

Job Duties

  • Identify and delegate responsibilities to management team and staff to ensure objectives are met and excellent service is consistently achieved
  • Implement and enforce company policies and procedures
  • Provide direction to management team and staff to achieve restaurant goals
  • Consistently review operations and manage staff to identify any problems, concerns, and opportunities for improvement
  • Provide coaching and feedback to employees and assess performance on an ongoing basis
  • Create a positive guest experience by delivering a high level of service and ensuring all staff engage guests to understand their needs and exceed expectations
  • Manage the restaurant to meet or exceed standards in food quality, safety, and cleanliness
  • Consistently monitor product and labor costs to remain within goals (following the scheduling template based on store sales)
  • Train and coach staff on customer service principles and practices
  • Follow company policies and procedures, including those for cash handling and safety/security
  • Implement new marketing promotions
  • Conduct staff and weekly meetings
  • Identify employee weaknesses and retrain as necessary
  • Efficient in administrative duties: weekly paperwork, crunch time inventory, product ordering, marketing, scheduling, and labor

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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