General Manager - Hospitality & Restaurant (Leadership Role)

Lead the Vibe. Grow the Brand. Join the Craze. The Salty Donut is a chef‑driven, craft donut and coffee shop known for small‑batch flavors, high‑quality ingredients, and unforgettable guest experiences. We’re growing fast — and we’re looking for a dynamic, people‑first General Manager to lead one of our shops and elevate the guest experience every day. Why You’ll Love This Role: This is the perfect opportunity for a hospitality leader who thrives in fast‑paced environments and loves developing teams. If you come from QSR, fast casual, café, bakery, or restaurant management , you’ll feel right at home here. You’ll run your shop like it’s your own — driving culture, quality, and performance while creating a place guests love to return to. What You’ll Do: Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing FOH & BOH team Deliver exceptional guest experiences with a warm, positive, “+1” service mindset Manage daily operations: scheduling, labor, inventory, ordering, and store standards Ensure product quality, cleanliness, and consistency across all touchpoints Drive KPIs including P&L, COGS, labor, sales, and customer sentiment Oversee catering operations, events, and community activations Recruit, hire, onboard, and train team members who embody The Salty culture Solve problems proactively and maintain a calm, confident leadership presence What You Bring: 4+ years of management experience in hospitality, QSR, or food & beverage Experience leading teams of 10+ per shift Strong understanding of P&L, labor management, scheduling, and operations A guest‑obsessed, people‑focused leadership style Ability to stay composed in high‑volume environments A positive, coachable, humble attitude with a drive to grow ServSafe Manager Certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days) Ability to work weekends and holidays What We Offer: Competitive salary + monthly bonus 45–50 hour workweek with schedule flexibility 6 weeks paid parental leave Health, dental, and vision benefits Matching HSA + 401(k) Company‑paid life insurance Employee Assistance Programs Pet insurance 40% off donuts, coffee, merch, and catering Friends & family discount Anniversary program Generous PTO, Sick Time & Well‑Being Time Real growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding brand Ready to Lead With Us? If you’re a hands‑on leader who loves people, food, and creating memorable experiences, we’d love to meet you. Join The Salty Donut and help us build something special. Apply today. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Salty Donut