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General Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
flexible schedule

Job Description

The Restaurant General Manager (RGM) position is a pivotal leadership role within the hospitality industry, tasked with ensuring that every aspect of a restaurant's operation aligns with the company's high standards and goals. This role is ideal for a dynamic, motivated individual who excels in both team management and customer service. The hiring establishment is a vibrant restaurant that places immense value on quality, customer satisfaction, and team cohesion, offering a fast-paced yet rewarding environment for professional growth. As a restaurant business, the company thrives by consistently delivering excellent food products and attentive service while maintaining efficient operational procedures. They focus on creating a positive dining experience for guests and a supportive workplace for employees, which has established them as a notable presence in the local culinary scene.

The Restaurant General Manager oversees daily operations, which encompass a broad spectrum of responsibilities crucial for the seamless functioning and profitability of the restaurant. This includes managing product preparation and delivery to ensure health and safety compliance and exceptional quality in every dish served. The RGM also plays a critical role in handling customer relations, addressing guest inquiries and concerns with professionalism to maintain and enhance the restaurant's reputation. Beyond guests, the RGM manages the recruitment, training, and motivation of team members, fostering a positive and productive work environment that supports career development and team retention. Operational maintenance falls under the RGM’s responsibilities too, where they ensure that the facility and kitchen equipment are well maintained, clean, and safe.

Inventory oversight, financial accountability, and strategic marketing initiatives are other key areas managed by the RGM. Daily administrative tasks such as scheduling, cash handling, record keeping, and sales reporting are conducted meticulously to support financial targets and operational standards. The ideal candidate for this position is someone who can balance hands-on operational duties with strategic planning to drive continued business growth. Working a minimum of 45 hours per week, including evenings and weekends, the role demands flexibility and commitment to lead effectively. Physical requirements such as standing, walking, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds reflect the active nature of the job. Overall, the RGM is instrumental in delivering the highest quality products and services, shaping an exceptional guest experience, and guiding the restaurant team toward sustained success.

Job Requirements

  • Ability to work minimal 45 hrs/wk including evenings and weekends
  • Associate's degree or equivalent
  • At least one (1) year related experience and/or training
  • Ability to read, write, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
  • Ability to promote positive team atmosphere
  • opportunities for growth/development
  • Must have a valid driver’s license

Job Qualifications

  • Associate's degree or equivalent
  • At least one (1) year related experience and/or training
  • Ability to read, write, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
  • Ability to promote positive team atmosphere and opportunities for growth/development
  • Valid driver’s license

Job Duties

  • Address and resolve guest inquiries and concerns
  • Take responsibility for positive engagement with guests
  • Recruit, hire, develop and motivate team members
  • manage work schedules
  • Maintain a safe, comfortable work environment for employees and customers
  • Ensure the restaurant is clean and equipment is in good working condition at all times
  • Ensure that ingredients and menu items are properly stored, handled, prepared, and presented with great care and concern for food safety
  • Maintain a local marketing program that will continue to grow sales
  • Manage administrative responsibilities such as employee time keeping, inventory management, cash handling and sales reporting

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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