General Manager

General Manager

When you enter Spiced Black, you feel known, seen, and cared for. Join us in spreading joy as we shape the future of making fresh, healthy, and flavorful Black foods more accessible. Spiced Black offers a supportive work environment, career growth opportunities, and commitment to employee development.

Company Overview:

Spiced Black, a salad and grain bowl restaurant, focuses on Black Heritage foods, crafting a menu inspired by the African diaspora for easy enjoyment in a fast-paced life.

Job Summary (General Manager):

As the General Manager, you'll collaborate closely with the ownership group, leading a restaurant operation independently. Responsibilities include supervising crew members, executing administrative duties, and ensuring quality, safety, and profitability.

Responsibilities:

• Flavor First:
  • Supervise food quality, safety, cost, and new menu items
  • Uphold company standards of food quality and freshness
  • Relay allergen and nutritional information to guests
  • Ensure adherence to company recipes
• Connection:
  • Hire, train, and schedule staff to meet goals
  • Delegate tasks effectively and report results
  • Anticipate customer needs and deliver a memorable experience
  • Respond to guest feedback promptly and professionally
• Pride:
  • Lead internal functions: Employee Training, Food Safety, and Inventory Management
  • Oversee financial matters: sales & revenue, food & labor cost control, and store expenses
  • Manage weekly store inventory and purchases
  • Provide solutions in a fast-paced environment
• Love:
  • Passion for helping and serving others
  • Focus on self-improvement and team success
  • Solve problems with an open-minded approach
  • Assist with additional assigned duties

Qualifications:

• Required:
  • Passion for helping and serving others
  • Effective communication, organization, and leadership skills
  • Proven track record in coaching and developing team members
  • Management experience in fast-casual or full-service industry
  • Serve Safe Certified
  • Strong customer service focus
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel)
  • Business knowledge (P&L management, food safety, sales forecasting, staffing, etc.)
  • Ability to lift 30+ lbs
  • Ability to work standing for 8+ hours
• Preferred:
  • Previous knowledge of food service regulations
  • Creative approach to marketing

Compensation: $46,000.00 - $54,000.00 per year

The simple notion that better food betters lives is what excites us at Spiced Black. Our menu of healthy heritage cuisine is inspired by the African diaspora and crafted in a manner that's easy to eat and enjoy when life moves fast.

When you step through the doors at Spiced Black, you feel known, and seen, and most of all, cared for. We hope you'll join us as we continue to spread joy and shape what comes next on our mission to make Black foods more fresh; healthy foods with more flavor; and fresh and highly flavored Black foods more accessible to all.