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Restaurant General Manager

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Job Description

Job Description

This may be the opportunity you are looking for! We are hiring a General Manager to have a direct impact on team development, operational standards, and the continued growth of the restaurant. Join an innovative, growing restaurant group making its mark on the Los Angeles food scene

Restaurant General Manager Requirements & Qualifications

  • Proven experience in a scratch kitchen restaurant
  • Strong track record of leading, coaching, and developing teams
  • Proficiency in managing P&Ls, labor targets, and COGS
  • Ability to maintain high operational and food quality standards

Restaurant General Manager Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive base salary with performance incentives
  • Company-sponsored health and wellness benefits
  • Generous paid time off and career development opportunities
  • Supportive, collaborative culture that values initiative

Restaurant General Manager Preferred Background & Skills

  • Experience opening new restaurants or supporting new store launches
  • Strong collaborator, able to work cross-functionally with Marketing, Training, and HQ teams
  • Familiarity with customer review platforms and reputation management

Restaurant General Manager Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Hands-on leadership - driving quality, product availability, and guest-ready presentation
  • Coach and mentor the team
  • Lead performance improvement efforts to enhance Yelp ratings and maintain a standard of excellence
  • Own store P&Ls and drive profitability through strategic decision-making and operational rigor
  • Implement preventative maintenance and ensure clean, safe environments for guests and staff
  • Collaborate with Marketing and other departments to build store traffic and support local initiatives
  • Play a key role in new restaurant openings, ensuring operational routines and high standards are in place

Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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