Restaurant General Manager

Dog Haus Biergarten - General Manager

Dog Haus Biergarten isn't your average restaurant gig. We serve gourmet hot dogs, elevated sausages, burgers, chicken, and plant-based options alongside our renowned Bad-Ass Breakfast Burrito concept - all backed by a full bar featuring Haus cocktails and craft beer in a Biergarten environment. We take the operation behind it just as seriously as the food in front of it.

We're a locally and family-owned multi-unit franchise group growing in the Valley, and we're looking for an experienced General Manager who leads with accountability, runs a tight ship, and actually wants to be part of something being built - not just maintained.

Dog Haus has been named to Fast Casual's Top 10 Movers and Shakers list since 2020 and is a Franchise Times Top Brand to Buy. Our Arizona franchise group has earned Operator of the Year , Marketer of the Year, and Business Leader of the Year recognition - and we're just getting started in the Valley.

What you'll own

• You'll run the full operation of your location with direct support from our District Manager. That means:
• Recruiting, developing, and leading your team
• Labor and COGs performance - you're accountable to the numbers
• Inventory management and ordering
• P&L oversight and budget management
• Forecasting and scheduling
• Health, safety, and compliance standards
• Customer experience and conflict resolution

What we offer

• $60,000 - $70,000+ annually, commensurate with experience
• Structured schedule: five tens - while most restaurant managers are grinding 65+ hour weeks , our GMs are building and leading the team that runs the floor. We believe in leaders of leaders, not managers doing every shift solo.
• You'll be hands-on during peak periods - this isn't a suit-and-spreadsheet role - but you'll have AGMs and/or shift leads under you to develop and rely on
• Health insurance
• Paid time off - and we actually mean it. We have high standards and we expect a lot from our GMs, but we believe in giving our team the tools, support, and rest they need to perform at that level long-term. Burning people out isn't a strategy.
• Growth opportunity within an actively expanding franchise group
• Tenured managers are eligible for performance-based incentive compensation
• Direct reporting relationship with our District Manager, and ownership that has actually worked in restaurants - we're not absentee investors. When you have a problem, the people above you have lived it.

What we're looking for

• Proven restaurant management experience in a high-volume environment
• Strong leadership and team development track record
• Comfort with P&L, labor management, and operational metrics
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Basic computer proficiency
• Full availability required - our GMs work better shifts by design, but you're responsible for your location 24/7. Evenings and weekends aren't optional, they're part of owning the role.

Bonus points if you bring:

• Experience with third-party delivery platforms
• Bar management or craft beer knowledge
• Local area marketing or social media experience
• New restaurant opening experience

Join #TheAbsoluteWurst team. It's a real job, a real culture, and a real opportunity to grow with a brand that's just getting started in the Valley.

Work schedule

• 10 hour shift

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health insurance