General Manager

Are you a hands-on restaurant leader who thrives on building great teams, delivering exceptional guest experiences, and driving strong financial results? We're recruiting for a well-established, high-volume restaurant in the Ironton area seeking an experienced General Manager to lead day-to-day operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who leads from the front, builds a positive culture, and has the operational expertise to step in and make an immediate impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day restaurant operations with a focus on excellence in execution and guest satisfaction.
• Create an outstanding guest experience by fostering a culture built on genuine hospitality.
• Manage all financial aspects of the business, including P&L, food cost, labor cost, and controllable expenses .
• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop a high-performing team.
• Create schedules that balance exceptional service with labor efficiency.
• Oversee inventory management, ordering, and product planning.
• Ensure consistent food quality, cleanliness, safety, and operational standards.
• Manage cash handling, deposits, and daily financial controls.
• Oversee administrative responsibilities, including scheduling, staffing, and operational reporting.
• Lead by example, working alongside the team and supporting the operation wherever needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of General Manager experience in a full-service, casual dining, BBQ, or other high-volume restaurant environment.
• Strong understanding of restaurant financials, including P&L management, labor control, food cost management, inventory, and budgeting .
• Proven ability to build, coach, and retain high-performing teams.
• A genuine passion for hospitalityyou enjoy creating memorable guest experiences and developing people.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Self-motivated, hands-on, and capable of making sound operational decisions.

What Success Looks Like

• A motivated, engaged team that delivers exceptional guest service.
• Strong financial performance through effective labor and food cost management.
• Smooth daily operations with high standards of quality and consistency.
• A positive workplace culture where employees enjoy coming to work.
• A trusted leader who earns the respect of both the team and ownership.

Compensation

• $55,000$70,000 base salary
• Performance-based bonus program
• Paid Time Off