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General Manager- West Hartford

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $90,000.00 - $95,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Career development opportunities
Employee Discounts
performance bonuses

Job Description

Our establishment is a high-volume restaurant dedicated to delivering exceptional hospitality and an uncompromising high-quality guest experience. We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming atmosphere where guests can enjoy great food and drinks in a clean, friendly environment. The restaurant maintains rigorous standards of service, cleanliness, and product quality to ensure every dining experience exceeds expectations. As a growing restaurant with a strong commitment to excellence, we emphasize teamwork, development, and leadership to foster a cooperative and harmonious workplace. Reporting to the Regional Director, the General Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing all operational aspects of the restaurant, ensuring smooth daily functioning and superior guest satisfaction.

The General Manager is responsible for managing the daily operations of the restaurant by overseeing all areas including staffing, inventory management, guest services, and cost optimization. This leadership role requires a proactive individual who not only executes tasks efficiently but also contributes entrepreneurial ideas aimed at continuous improvement and growth. The General Manager supervises the recruitment, hiring, development, and performance management of employees while fostering a positive and collaborative working environment. This role demands exceptional organizational, communication, and leadership skills to manage high-volume shifts, handle operational pressures, and deliver outstanding food and drink service.

Key responsibilities include maintaining staffing schedules, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety protocols, controlling costs, preserving the restaurant's image, and responding promptly to guest feedback or issues. The General Manager is instrumental in establishing systems and structures that support operational success and growth. This position involves hands-on management of daily activities such as scheduling, planning, and decision-making to ensure that both the staff and guests have the best possible experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership qualities and the ability to coach and motivate a large team, understanding that their success directly influences the team’s performance and the overall restaurant success.

In this role, the General Manager is expected to maintain up-to-date knowledge of food and beverage provisioning, work collaboratively with corporate staff for efficient ordering, and manage labor and supply costs effectively. They take responsibility for creating a safe work and guest environment to minimize risks, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company policies. The position requires a high level of adaptability to handle interruptions and challenges while maintaining focus on detail and service excellence. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual with a passion for hospitality, a commitment to quality, and an entrepreneurial spirit to make a significant impact in a dynamic restaurant setting.

Job Requirements

  • 5 years of high volume restaurant experience preferred
  • BA/BS degree in hotel/restaurant management is desirable
  • ability to handle interruptions and distractions without losing focus on details
  • exceptional organizational and time management skills
  • effective communication skills
  • knowledge of computers including MS Word and Excel
  • ability to manage daily operations and staff scheduling
  • ability to maintain safety standards and restaurant cleanliness

Job Qualifications

  • 5 years of high volume restaurant experience preferred
  • BA/BS degree in hotel/restaurant management is desirable
  • ability to handle interruptions and distractions without losing focus on details
  • exceptional organizational and time management skills
  • effective communicator one-on-one or in front of large groups
  • knowledge of computers including MS Word and Excel
  • leadership ability with skills to teach, coach and develop a large team

Job Duties

  • Commit to passionately, intensely, uncompromisingly humble hospitality and high-quality guest experience
  • Oversee and manage all areas of the restaurant and make final decisions on matters of importance to the guest experience
  • Manage shifts which include: daily decision making, scheduling, planning while upholding standards, product quality and cleanliness
  • Maintain an accurate and up-to-date plan of restaurant staffing needs
  • Prepare schedules and ensure that the restaurant is staffed for all shifts
  • Able to handle the pressures of simultaneously coordinating a wide range of activities and recommend appropriate solutions to problems
  • Adhere to company standards and service levels to increase sales and minimize costs, including food, beverage, supply, utility and labor costs

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)


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