General Manager

Pickleman’s Gourmet Cafe is a renowned restaurant specializing in toasted sandwiches, thin crust pizzas, artisan soups, and fresh salads. With a focus on delivering exceptional hospitality and high-quality food, the cafe has built a loyal customer base and a strong reputation for fresh, flavorful offerings. It is part of The Pickle Team, a people-first hospitality-driven restaurant group with 10 bustling locations across Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Northwest Arkansas, including three new openings within the past year. This growth reflects the brand's dynamic presence in the region and commitment to raising the bar in the casual dining scene. As a full-time employer, Pickleman’s Gourmet Cafe is passionate about cultivating a supportive work environment where leadership, energy, and dedication to service are rewarded. Offering a competitive salary range between $50,000 and $85,000 annually, depending on experience and leadership qualities, the cafe also provides bonus pay as a performance incentive. Benefits include paid time off, health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan with matching, employee discounts, and profit sharing programs. The work location is onsite at Pickleman’s #9 in Norman, Oklahoma, ensuring hands-on leadership and team collaboration.

The General Manager role at Pickleman’s Gourmet Cafe is a critical leadership position responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations to ensure seamless service, high-quality standards, and customer satisfaction. This position demands a high-energy, hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, possesses strong communication skills, and has a passion for hospitality. The General Manager leads by example, developing and coaching team members who embody the company’s core values: Show Up, Eyes Up, and Game Time. These values emphasize being present, proactive, and bringing energy and pride to every shift. The successful candidate will manage all operational aspects of the cafe, from inventory control and marketing strategies to team training and service consistency. Furthermore, they will maintain the cafe's standards, protect its brand integrity, and drive results without compromising the people-first culture that defines The Pickle Team. By fostering an atmosphere of accountability, service excellence, and team unity, the General Manager helps ensure that every guest experiences the hospitality and quality that Pickleman’s Gourmet Cafe is known for. This role offers tremendous growth opportunities for leaders who are ready to make a meaningful impact and contribute to the continued expansion and success of the group. Candidates passionate about making a difference one sandwich at a time will find this a highly rewarding career path.