Restaurant General Manager

The hiring organization is a growing hospitality services provider located in Long Beach, California, dedicated to delivering exceptional culinary and catering experiences. This company specializes in a wide range of hospitality services, offering tailored solutions that meet the needs of their local clients with a strong emphasis on quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction. With a thriving presence in the hospitality industry, they are committed to maintaining high standards across all facets of their operations, including kitchen management, event catering, client relations, and regulatory adherence. The company supports a collaborative work environment and fosters professional growth, encouraging team members to excel in their roles and contribute positively to the firm’s continued success.

The company is currently looking to fill the position of Operations General Manager (GM) based fully on-site at their Long Beach location. This is a full-time role offering a competitive salary ranging from $85,000 to $95,000 annually with additional bonus potential. The Operations GM will play a pivotal role in overseeing the day-to-day operational functions of the company’s culinary and hospitality services, reporting directly to the Regional Director and District Manager. This position requires a dynamic leader with extensive experience in hands-on culinary operations and food and beverage management, capable of driving operational excellence, financial performance, and team leadership.

In this comprehensive leadership role, the Operations GM will be responsible for ensuring that all kitchen and catering services are delivered with the highest standards of quality and accuracy. The successful candidate will supervise and train staff, oversee local client engagements and facility management, and ensure compliance with government regulations and corporate policies. They will also manage payroll, scheduling, performance reviews, training, hiring, and discipline, supporting the District Manager and various departments such as Payroll, HR, and Finance. A key responsibility includes maximizing the kitchen's financial performance by managing food costs, labor, and operational budgets while adhering to corporate guidelines and best practices.

The Operations GM will manage all facets of food safety and regulatory compliance, including HACCP standards and health and safety regulations within their market. They will also be tasked with supporting marketing initiatives, managing client relationships, executing local sales promotions, and maintaining company assets with arranging repairs and contracts as needed. Reporting requirements such as operational performance reports, timesheets, and expense reports must be completed accurately and submitted in a timely manner. This role requires flexibility with scheduling that includes weekends, holidays, and occasional travel, and a valid driver’s license with a clean record is mandatory.

This is an excellent career opportunity for a motivated professional looking to develop their career in hospitality operations management. With responsibilities spanning financial oversight, staff leadership, client engagement, and regulatory compliance, the Operations GM will be an instrumental asset to the company’s continued growth and exceptional service delivery.