Gus's BBQ General Manager

Job Description

Job Description

About Us:

Gus's Barbecue is LA's premier full-service barbecue destination, celebrating the rich culinary traditions of the South since 1946. We are deeply dedicated to serving honest, never-rushed, wood-smoked perfection. As part of the Bicos Hospitality family, our team is inspired by making authentic connections with our guests and the communities we serve.

We are growing! With exciting new locations opening across Los Angeles and Orange County , we are expanding our leadership team and looking for dynamic hospitality professionals to spearhead our next chapter.

Take a virtual tour of our space and culture here:

The Opportunity:

We are seeking energetic, hospitality-driven General Managers (GMs) and Assistant General Managers (AGMs) who possess kindness, curiosity, integrity, and grit. If you have a passion for building teams from the ground up, executing flawless new restaurant openings, and managing high-volume operations, this is an exceptional opportunity to grow your career with an established, supportive hospitality group.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive Base Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 for GMs (DOE) / Competitive market rates for AGMs

• Performance Incentives: Quarterly Bonus Program

• Health & Wellness: 100% company-paid Employee Health Benefits

• Time Off: Paid Time Off 

• Perks: Dining benefits at all Bicos Hospitality affiliated restaurants

• Culture: A dynamic, fun, and energetic work atmosphere with genuine avenues for rapid career advancement as we expand.

Key Responsibilities & Qualifications:

• Leadership & Culture: 3–5 years of progressive management experience in a high-volume, full-service environment. Experience with New Restaurant Openings is a major plus. You must have a proven track record of recruiting, training, and inspiring a team of 40+ members with an infectious, positive attitude.

• Hospitality & Expertise: Outstanding guest-relation skills with a deep knowledge of food, wine, craft cocktail culture, and current industry trends.

• Operational Drive: Exceptional organizational, written, and verbal communication skills. You thrive under pressure, possess strong financial/P&L acumen, and handle high-volume service seamlessly.

• Flexibility: Full availability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Systems & Tech Stack Proficiency:

• POS: Toast POS

• Reservations: OpenTable

• Back Office/Financials: CTUIT Radar, Xtra Chef, P&L Reviews

• Productivity: Word, Excel, Google Workspace, Xenia Checklists

How to Apply:

If you want to lead an exciting expansion and bring legendary barbecue to new communities, we want to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your management experience and whether you are applying for the LA or Orange County market.

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Gus's Barbecue / Bicos Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.