General Manager | Lead a Premier Restaurant & Café Operation

Job Description

Job Description

A growing hospitality group is seeking an experienced, hands-on General Manager to lead a well-established bakery café and full-service restaurant in the Woodlands area. This is a unique opportunity for a proven restaurant leader to take ownership of an important location, build a high-performing team, strengthen the culture, and drive operational excellence.

We are looking for a passionate operator who thrives on the floor, leads by example, develops people, and understands how to balance exceptional guest experiences with strong financial performance. The ideal candidate has a track record of leading high-volume restaurant teams, improving results, and creating an environment where both guests and employees want to return.

What You'll Be Responsible For

Restaurant Operations & Guest Experience

• Lead all day-to-day restaurant operations.
• Maintain exceptional standards for food quality, cleanliness, hospitality, and service execution.
• Create memorable guest experiences and resolve concerns with professionalism and urgency.
• Ensure consistent execution of operational standards across all shifts.
• Maintain a strong floor presence during peak business periods.

Financial Performance

• Drive sales growth while maintaining strong cost controls.
• Manage food, labor, inventory, and operating expenses.
• Analyze financial reports and implement action plans to improve profitability.
• Oversee payroll, scheduling, inventory management, and administrative functions.
• Deliver consistent P&L performance and operational efficiencies.

Leadership & Team Development

• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop managers and hourly team members.
• Build a culture centered around accountability, hospitality, teamwork, and professional growth.
• Conduct performance reviews and succession planning.
• Develop future leaders and maintain strong staffing levels.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Maintain excellence in food handling, ordering, receiving, and inventory procedures.
• Protect company assets through proper controls and operational discipline.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of General Manager experience in a full-service restaurant, bakery café, upscale casual, or polished fast-casual environment.
• Strong understanding of P&L management, labor controls, inventory systems, and operational reporting.
• Proven success leading management teams and developing talent.
• Hands-on leadership style with a passion for hospitality and guest engagement.
• Experience driving sales, improving operational performance, and building strong restaurant cultures.
• ServSafe or Food Safety Certification preferred.
• Proficiency with restaurant management systems and Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass a background check.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $75,000 - $80,000
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Growth opportunities with an expanding hospitality organization
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on an important restaurant location

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This is more than a traditional General Manager role. We're seeking a leader who wants to make an impact, build a strong team culture, drive business results, and help shape the future of a growing restaurant organization. If you're an energetic operator who enjoys being in the action and leading from the front, we'd love to hear from you.

The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.

Company Description

The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.