Restaurant General Manager - ESSEX COUNTY, NJ

Newark, NJ, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $55,000.00 - $72,000.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Training and Development

employee recognition programs

Job Description

CORNBREAD is an innovative fast-casual restaurant that prides itself on delivering authentic soul food in a fast-paced and welcoming environment. The company emphasizes a farm-to-table philosophy, sourcing all ingredients from local farmers and shops, ensuring freshness and quality in every meal served. With a strong commitment to family-friendly dining, Cornbread leverages cutting-edge technology to enhance the guest experience and streamline operations, creating a fun working atmosphere for its staff and a memorable dining experience for its customers. The brand values community involvement, sustainability, and maintaining a positive workplace culture, which is evident in its extensive team training and development programs. Interested candidates can learn more about the company’s mission and values by visiting their official website at www.cornbreadsoul.com.

The role of General Manager at Cornbread is integral to maintaining the restaurant's high standards and dynamic company culture. This full-time leadership position calls for a professional who operates with exemplary ethics, responsibility, and professionalism. The General Manager is tasked with overseeing restaurant operations to ensure seamless service delivery, exceptional food quality, and consistent customer satisfaction. Leading a diverse team comprising Assistant Managers, Crew Chiefs, and other restaurant staff, the General Manager fosters an environment of trust, accountability, and growth. The role demands proactive communication and the ability to manage complex interpersonal situations with fairness and compassion. In addition to operational duties, the General Manager is accountable for implementing the Cornbread 101 Training Program, upholding health and safety standards, managing labor schedules efficiently, and driving business growth through strategic marketing and local community engagement. This position requires a hands-on manager who is equally comfortable working alongside staff and executing management-level strategies. The ideal candidate will have experience in food service management, strong people skills, and a passion for maintaining a high-energy, guest-centered culture. This role is crucial for preserving Cornbread’s reputation and ensuring ongoing success in a competitive hospitality sector.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Four years of food service experience
Minimum three years of management experience
Food Handlers certificate within 30 days or Serv Safe certification
Ability to lift 30 plus pounds
Ability to stand for extended periods
Proficient in technology including spreadsheets
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Availability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends

Job Qualifications

Food service experience of 4 years
Minimum of 3 years in management
Strong people skills with proactive professional positive public and team interactions
High level of ownership with initiative and pride in the business
Proficiency in technology writing reading and spreadsheets
Food Handlers certificate within 30 days or Serv Safe equivalent
Ability to lift 30 plus lbs and stand for long periods
Exhibits pride

Job Duties

Recruit train and build a diverse highly functioning team per Cornbread 101 Training Program standards
Communicate proactively professionally and positively with the team and guests
Follow up consistently to develop and maintain trust
Demonstrate compassion and care while setting clear expectations and accountability
Confront diffuse and resolve difficult situations in a proactive fair and solution-oriented manner
Coach team to meet and exceed Cornbread standards and treat all guests and each other with respect
Execute and deliver performance appraisals and merit increase processes for all applicable team members in a fair and equitable manner
Maintain up-to-date posters bulletins and employee communication
Maintain low turnover of staff
Ensure food standard and safety compliance including storage food specifications recipes plating and garnishes
Ensure compliance with SOP in the areas of food specifications recipes plating and garnishes
Train team members on food handling techniques including hygiene following Cornbread standards
Develop and maintain a safety program in the restaurant that incorporates a safety committee safety meetings and information on the use of safety tools and procedures
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal state and local regulations
Ensure food is presented well and served at appropriate temperatures within standard ticket times
Actively prevent workers comp and guest incidents by ensuring safety in the restaurant
Follow all Covid-19 protocols
Create an environment that is passionate about hospitality
Educate the team so they are familiar with the story of Cornbread
Build relationships with guests by communicating warmly and effectively
Seek opportunities to connect with guests on the floor
Ensure the approved guest feedback system is in use and acted upon
Execute annual financial local restaurant marketing guest service and human resource objectives strategies and tactics
Develop and maintain a labor schedule that is efficient and cost-effective
Build sales consistently and deliberately by implementing approved marketing and promotional items
Purchase pop materials posters and placemats
Oversee inventory management including PARS adherence timely ordering and supply chain management
Maintain the restaurant structure including appliances equipment deep cleaning sanitation practices indoor and exterior restaurant appearance
Follow proper cash handling procedures
Attend all required leadership meetings
Provide quarterly reports on the state of the business