General Manager - Operating Partner

General Manager – Yearly European Trip & No Sundays

Salary range: $70 – $125,000 per year, plus a $25k average bonus plan and 401K.

• Yearly trip to Europe for 2 people (extra week of PTO)
• No Sundays, early mornings, or late nights
• $25k average bonus plan and 401K

The trip of a lifetime happens every year. We just returned from a five‑star safari in Africa, visiting Victoria Falls with our General Managers. This is just one example of many that make Café Zupas the best place to work.

At Café Zupas, we serve house‑made and globally‑inspired soups, salads, sandwiches, and desserts in next-generation kitchens. We prepare real, whole food daily on site and we believe our team is key to what makes our concept outstanding.

We source the best ingredients, make everything in‑house, and mentor our team members each day because that is the only way to do business.

How We Nourish The Good Life

• Growing brand – growth for your career
• Ongoing and thorough training with an outlined career path
• Set schedule with two days off
• Closed on Sundays / holiday closures
• Annual international incentive trip
• Benefit package including 401K
• PTO
• Real food, real ingredients
• Free meals
• No grease, grills or fryers
• Fun culture of positivity and gratitude
• Modern, energetic environment
• Set expectations – no guessing
• Competitive pay

Life As A General Manager (Operating Partner)

• Manage the day‑to‑day operations of the restaurant
• Develop team members by providing direction and feedback
• Implement unique Café Zupas behaviors that lead to a successful restaurant
• Cultivate a culture of positivity and gratitude within the teamForm authentic relationships with guests
• Coordinate the team to run happy and well‑organized shifts
• Partner with District Mentors to achieve larger company initiatives
• Be good to others and to yourself

Is it a fit? We’re looking for a team member that is:

• 2–5 years of leadership experience in the restaurant industry
• Available to work a five‑day set schedule
• Strong leadership skills and experience mentoring a team
• Detail‑oriented, growth‑minded, and a self‑starter
• Enthusiastic, positive, and driven
• Enjoys a fast‑paced environment
• Adaptable to new processes and systems

Become part of a collaborative group that values teamwork above all else. As a company, we continue to innovate, challenge the norm in the restaurant space and create a place where our team and guests feel energized. We opened our first location back in 2004 and now have over 85 kitchens across 8 states, continuing to join new communities each year.

Café Zupas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Any job offer may also be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including a check of your employment references.