General Manager - Truce!

General Manager - Truce!Truce is built on the belief that real food, integrity, and purpose can ignite a movement. We've created a new kind of restaurant. One that proves convenience and uncompromised quality can coexist. A concept that refuses to choose between speed, authenticity, and extraordinary flavor and quality. At Truce, there are no compromises.Our mission is to change the way our Guests eat by serving chef-crafted meals made from wholesome, all natural, seed-oil-free ingredients prepared with heart and sourced with purpose. We believe people deserve food that matches their ambition, their values, and their pursuit of a better life.Food should fuel your best life, and that belief is baked into everything we do. From house-made dressings and sauces to fresh-baked breads, cakes, and pastries. Truce is our answer to those demanding more. More honesty, more flavor, more care, and more purpose in every bite. This is a brand built for people who feel a fire for purpose-driven work, who believe great food can change lives, and who want to be part of something that stands for more.Build Something Special. Lead the Future.Are you a high-performing restaurant leader who thrives on building teams, developing talent, and driving exceptional results?We're seeking an experienced General Manager to help lead our new, highly successful restaurant concept during an exciting period of growth. This is a rare ground-floor opportunity to join a brand with ambitious expansion plans and play a critical role in shaping its future.We're not looking for someone to simply manage a restaurant. We're looking for a leader who can build a culture, develop future leaders, and create the operational excellence that will fuel our growth for years to come.Why This Opportunity Is Different. We plan to open many more restaurants, and our leadership goals are simple: 100% of our future General Managers will be promoted internally from our Hospitality Manager and Culinary Manager teams!As a General Manager, one of your most important responsibilities will be identifying, mentoring, coaching, and preparing the next generation of leaders. As we scale, your ability to develop people will be just as important as your ability to drive sales, profitability, and guest satisfaction.The restaurants you lead today will produce the General Managers who open and lead our restaurants tomorrow.For exceptional performers, this role also offers a clear path to broader leadership opportunities, including multi-unit leadership positions as the company continues to grow.Position Summary: The General Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of restaurant operations (front and back of house, and bakery), driving business results, and creating a culture of excellence through exceptional leadership and accountability. This role sets the tone for the entire organization by modeling the highest standards of performance, hospitality, operational execution, and brand representation. The General Manager is the champion of the brand, ensuring every guest experience, team interaction, and operational decision aligns with company values and standards.Success in this role requires a strong, visible leader who understands that the standards they uphold become the standards the team delivers. The General Manager creates a culture where accountability, consistency, and excellence are non-negotiable. They recognize that what they allow is what they will get, and they proactively coach, develop, and hold team members accountable to achieve exceptional results.The General Manager is responsible for building high-performing teams, developing future leaders as we scale and open new restaurants, driving sales and financial performance, maintaining operational excellence, and fostering an environment where employees are engaged, empowered, and committed to delivering outstanding guest experiences. Through decisive leadership, clear expectations, and an unwavering commitment to brand standards, the General Manager ensures sustainable growth and operational success.What We're Looking For5+ years of proven success as a General Manager or senior restaurant leader, preferably in fine dining, hotels, fast/polished casual, or any restaurant where extremely high operational and hospitality standards are the norm and basic expectation.A passion for and knowledge of clean, health-conscious dining, scratch kitchen, and delivering legendary hospitality.Proven ability to lead and develop leaders.Ability to build an effective team and establish a spirit of cooperation across generational and multicultural lines.Extreme attention to detail, and the ability to train management and all team members to see and execute things the same way.Initiative is a defining characteristic. Consistently seeks opportunities to improve performance, processes, and guest experiences.Possesses an ownership mentality, proactively identifying opportunities, solving challenges, and driving results without waiting for direction.Strategic, forward-thinking, entrepreneurial mindset.Strong business acumen with a proven history of managing and teaching P&L statements, inventory control, and labor scheduling.Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.Must successfully pass a background check.Possession of Valid Server Permit (ABC Card)Possession of ServSafe CertificationFlexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.What Success Looks Like:Guests receive exceptional, 5-star hospitality and experiences every visit.Team members are engaged, developed, and growing their careers.Hospitality Managers and Culinary Managers are being prepared to become future General Managers.Restaurant operations consistently meet and exceed brand standards.Financial goals are achieved through strong leadership and execution.You are building the leadership pipeline that powers our expansion.Join Us! This is more than a General Manager role. It's an opportunity to shape the culture, develop the leaders, and help build the future of an emerging restaurant brand!Truce is a place where shared values meet shared purpose. A trusted space of understanding in a world that needs more togetherness. We transform lives and communities through the power of exceptional food. Truce serves only the cleanest ingredients with no seed oils, is 100% GMO-free, and has nothing artificial. Ever. Truce provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We encourage applicants of all ages and experience, as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant's age. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Please be advised that operation positions may involve exposure to various work hazards, including but not limited to extreme temperatures (both high heat and cold environments depending on seasonal and job assignment) and allergens (such as peanuts, dairy, soy, and other food-related allergens). Candidates should consider these factors when applying and be prepared to take necessary precautions to ensure their safety and comfort. We are committed to providing a safe work environment and will supply appropriate protective gear and training to manage these conditions. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. E-Verify Notice - In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.