Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $60,000.00 - $85,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Profit-sharing bonus
Salary
training programs
Advancement opportunities
Flexible work hours
Employee Discounts
supportive work environment

Job Description

The hiring establishment is a well-established restaurant committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences to its customers. With a strong emphasis on quality, service, and cleanliness, this restaurant operates in a highly competitive market where customer satisfaction is paramount. The team values a work environment that fosters respect, motivation, and professional growth among its employees, aligning with the company’s mission to maintain high standards and ensure the best possible service to its patrons.

The role of General Manager (GM) at this restaurant is pivotal to its success. The GM is entrusted with the overall management and accountability for all restaurant activities. This position demands a leader capable of steering the restaurant according to the business plan, ensuring all operational facets align with the company’s goals and vision. The General Manager plays a key role in creating an atmosphere where customers feel valued and satisfied, ensuring the quality of products and services exceed expectations consistently.

A salary range of $60,000 to $85,000 is offered for this position, dependent upon the experience of the candidate and includes a profit-sharing bonus, motivating the successful applicant to drive business performance effectively. The General Manager is expected to lead by example, ensuring every team member understands their responsibilities and meets or exceeds the company's standards for quality, service, and cleanliness (QSC).

The core responsibilities for the General Manager include maintaining total customer satisfaction through excellent service and rapid response to customer feedback. The GM is instrumental in hiring skilled employees who contribute positively to the customer experience and ensures that team members are well-trained, motivated, and empowered. Developing staff is a continuous process under the GM’s guidance, with an emphasis on preparing employees for advancement within the restaurant hierarchy through effective training programs and evaluations.

Business management is a crucial aspect of this role, where the GM must maximize financial performance, oversee manpower planning, and implement effective marketing strategies tailored to the local market. The role requires balancing budget considerations with service quality, adhering strictly to company-wide marketing initiatives, and innovating where necessary to capture local sales opportunities.

Additionally, the General Manager must uphold appropriate and fair business practices. This includes ensuring compliance with all relevant labor laws, safety protocols, and company policies related to food safety, sanitation, and employee welfare. The GM acts as a role model, fostering a positive workplace environment where dignity and respect are the cornerstones of employee relations.

Overall, this position is suited for a dynamic, experienced professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills, and is dedicated to operational excellence and customer satisfaction in the restaurant industry.

Job Requirements

  • Be 21 years of age or older
  • have a high school diploma or equivalent
  • possess three or more years of front-of-the-house operations or assistant manager experience
  • have at least one year of beer, wine, and liquor experience
  • able to understand and speak the predominant language(s) of guests
  • possess excellent basic mathematical skills
  • able to handle money and operate a point-of-sale system
  • able to work in a standing position for long periods up to 5 hours
  • able to reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift up to 50 pounds
  • stamina and availability to work 50 to 55 hours per week
  • able to work flexible hours necessary to manage and operate restaurant
  • must have reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and proof of insurance
  • must have a reliable method of communication and be accessible 24/7

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • college degree preferable
  • three or more years of front-of-the-house operations or assistant manager experience in service industry
  • at least one year of beer, wine, and liquor experience
  • excellent basic mathematical skills
  • able to understand and speak the predominant language of guests

Job Duties

  • Provide a quality product and customer service experience that delivers total customer satisfaction
  • respond positively and quickly to customer concerns
  • hire high quality employees to ensure consistent customer satisfaction
  • ensure all employees are trained, motivated, and empowered to meet customer satisfaction goals
  • maintain restaurant standards for quality, service, and cleanliness
  • utilize labor effectively to meet budgets while preserving quality
  • continuously improve employee skills, knowledge, and morale
  • prepare employees for promotion and develop shift leaders
  • evaluate employee performance and hold accountable
  • maximize financial performance and profit
  • develop and execute the business plan including fiscal responsibilities and manpower planning
  • implement company-wide and local marketing programs
  • ensure business and personnel practices comply with laws and company policies
  • enforce all labor laws
  • follow safety and security procedures
  • uphold food safety and sanitation requirements

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)


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