Job Overview
We are seeking an energetic and dynamic General Manager - Restaurant to lead our hospitality team with passion and precision. In this pivotal role, you will oversee daily restaurant operations, ensuring exceptional customer service, efficient food production, and seamless management of staff and resources. Your leadership will drive the restaurant’s success by fostering a positive work environment, maintaining high standards of food safety and quality, and maximizing profitability. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated manager with a strong background in food service management and team leadership to make a lasting impact in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
Duties
- Lead all aspects of restaurant operations, including managing staff schedules, supervising food preparation, and ensuring smooth shift transitions.
- Oversee food safety protocols, hygiene standards, and proper food handling practices to guarantee compliance with health regulations.
- Manage inventory control, ordering supplies, and maintaining optimal stock levels to reduce waste and control costs.
- Implement training programs for staff on customer service excellence, POS systems (such as Aloha POS and Micros POS), and food preparation techniques.
- Monitor financial performance through profit and loss analysis, budgeting, and cost control measures to meet business goals.
- Supervise kitchen operations, including cooking, food production, and ensuring high-quality culinary standards are met consistently.
- Foster a positive team environment by conducting interviews, staff training sessions, performance evaluations, and promoting professional development.
- Handle cash management duties such as cash handling procedures and reconciliation at shift end.
- Ensure the delivery of exceptional customer service by addressing guest concerns promptly and maintaining high satisfaction levels.
- Oversee catering events, banquet services, or special functions when applicable to diversify revenue streams.
Requirements
- Proven experience in quick service or fast food restaurant management with a strong background in food industry operations.
- Demonstrated supervisory experience with team management skills including interviewing, training & development, and performance coaching.
- Extensive knowledge of food safety management practices and compliance standards.
- Proficiency with POS systems such as Aloha POS or Micros POS; experience with cash handling is essential.
- Strong culinary knowledge including food preparation techniques and kitchen management skills.
- Ability to analyze profit & loss statements, manage budgets effectively, and implement cost-saving strategies.
- Excellent managerial communication skills to lead teams effectively across shifts while maintaining high morale.
- Experience in casual dining or fine dining environments is preferred; banquet or catering experience is a plus.
- Basic math skills for inventory control, order calculations, and financial reporting.
- Hospitality management background with a focus on customer service excellence and team leadership.
Join us as our next General Manager - Restaurant to inspire your team, delight our guests, and elevate our brand through outstanding leadership!
Pay: $60,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Management: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person
