Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced General Manager - Restaurant to lead our vibrant dining establishment with enthusiasm and strategic vision. In this pivotal role, you will oversee all aspects of restaurant operations, ensuring exceptional customer experiences, operational excellence, and team success. Your leadership will drive the restaurant’s growth, maintain high standards of food safety and quality, and foster a positive, team-oriented environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate hospitality professional eager to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, energetic setting.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily restaurant operations, including managing staff schedules, shift management, and ensuring smooth service flow.
- Oversee food preparation, cooking processes, and food safety standards to deliver high-quality culinary experiences.
- Manage inventory control, food ordering, and cost analysis to optimize profitability and reduce waste.
- Supervise and train staff on food handling, customer service excellence, POS systems (including Aloha POS and Micros POS), and hospitality best practices.
- Ensure compliance with health regulations, food safety protocols, and sanitation standards across all departments.
- Handle cash management duties such as cash handling procedures, balancing registers, and financial reporting.
- Recruit, interview, onboard new team members, and foster ongoing staff development through training & development initiatives.
- Monitor customer feedback to enhance service quality and address any issues promptly.
- Conduct profit and loss analysis to inform budgeting decisions and improve operational efficiency.
- Promote a positive work environment that encourages teamwork, leadership development, and employee engagement.
Skills
- Extensive experience in quick service & fast food restaurant management or casual dining environments with a focus on food industry standards.
- Proven supervisory experience with strong team management skills; capable of motivating diverse teams.
- Proficiency in POS systems such as Aloha POS and Micros POS; skilled in cash handling and basic math for financial accuracy.
- Deep knowledge of food preparation techniques, culinary processes, kitchen management, and food safety management practices.
- Excellent communication skills for managerial communication, staff training, interviewing candidates, and customer interactions.
- Strong understanding of inventory control, food production processes, catering experience, banquet operations, bar & coffee service experience preferred.
- Ability to analyze profit & loss statements while managing budgets effectively; experienced in managing hospitality teams with leadership finesse.
- Familiarity with managing hospitality teams across various functions including supervising kitchen operations and overseeing food safety protocols.
- Demonstrated ability to manage shift schedules efficiently while maintaining high standards of customer service excellence.
Join us as a General Manager - Restaurant if you’re ready to lead with energy and passion! Bring your culinary expertise, management skills, and enthusiasm for hospitality to create memorable dining experiences while driving operational success in a lively environment that values innovation and teamwork.
Pay: From $31,200.00 per year
Work Location: In person