General Manager

Our upscale restaurant and bakery located in the vibrant city of San Francisco, CA, offers a unique dining experience where culinary excellence meets warm hospitality. Known for its high-volume, fast-paced environment, the establishment prides itself on delivering exceptional food quality, outstanding guest service, and a welcoming ambiance that keeps customers returning. As part of a growing hospitality organization, this concept emphasizes innovation, consistency, and team-driven success in an industry that thrives on passion and attention to detail. With a full-time, exempt position offering a competitive salary range of $120,000 to $130,000 depending on experience, the role includes relocation assistance, highlighting the company’s dedication to attracting top talent to its dynamic team.

The General Manager position is a leadership role designed for a passionate and experienced professional committed to overseeing all aspects of restaurant and bakery operations. This role demands a natural leader who excels at managing complex, high-volume hospitality environments while maintaining uncompromising standards across multiple operational areas. The General Manager will be responsible for building a strong culture centered on hospitality, teamwork, and accountability, ensuring that guests receive an elevated experience and that employees feel motivated and supported.

Operationally, this position includes direct leadership of front-of-house and back-of-house teams, guaranteeing smooth daily operations, compliance with health and safety regulations, and maintenance of the highest operational standards. The General Manager will also manage vendor relationships, oversee facility and equipment maintenance, and implement efficient systems that promote productivity and organizational success.

Team leadership and development are core components of this role. The General Manager will recruit, hire, train, coach, and mentor both management and hourly team members, ensuring ongoing professional growth through structured training plans and regular performance reviews. Fostering an inclusive, positive, and collaborative workplace culture that encourages retention and leadership development is essential.

Financial leadership is crucial, with responsibilities including managing the restaurant’s profit and loss statement, labor scheduling, inventory control, purchasing, and cost management. The General Manager will analyze sales trends, optimize staffing levels, and maintain rigorous financial accountability to drive business performance and profitability.

Further, the General Manager will play a key role in operational growth and strategic initiatives, supporting new restaurant openings, training efforts, and cross-functional projects involving culinary, operations, and people teams. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to service improvements, innovation, and the overall success of a thriving upscale hospitality business.