Restaurant General Manager

General Manager – West Lake, OH AreaAre you a high-energy, hands-on restaurant leader who is ready to step into a General Manager role—not simply because you're next in line, but because you've earned it through results? An established, growing BBQ restaurant group is seeking a General Manager-ready leader to join its Cleveland area operations. This role is designed for an ambitious operator who is eager to learn from one of the company's top-performing General Managers before taking over a restaurant. Candidates must be passionate about food, training, operational excellence, and building high-performing teams in a high-volume, full-service restaurant environment.Compensation & BenefitsStrong base salary (higher for exceptional candidates)Quarterly performance bonus based on EBITDAMedical, dental & vision insurancePaid vacation/PTO401(k)Employee dining privilegesUniform reimbursementTechnology/phone reimbursementWellness reimbursementCompetitive dining reimbursementOutstanding long-term career growth with a company that promotes from withinPosition OverviewThe selected candidate will complete an initial Management in Training program in the Cleveland area, followed by continued development under one of the company's top General Managers before assuming leadership of a restaurant within the market. This is a unique opportunity for a motivated leader who is patient, coachable, and committed to mastering every aspect of restaurant operations before taking ownership of a location.General Manager RequirementsCurrent Restaurant General Manager or highly promotable Assistant General Manager experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurantProven success leading both front-of-house and back-of-house operationsHands-on leadership style that leads by example while effectively communicating, coaching, and developing the teamPassion for restaurant training and creating future leadersHigh energy, confidence, and a self-starting mentalityFirm but fair leadership style that creates accountability while maintaining a fun, positive cultureStrong understanding of food quality, scratch kitchen execution, and guest experienceFinancial acumen including P&L management, labor controls, food cost, inventory, and operational metricsExperience with EcoSure standards, food safety, sanitation, and ServSafe certificationComfortable working weekends, evenings, and holiday periods, including peak BBQ holidaysAbility to build credibility with experienced Back-of-House teams through authentic leadershipValid driver's license and willingness to work throughout the Cleveland area during the training and development periodIdeal Candidate ProfileLeadership-focused communicator who inspires and develops othersHungry for advancement and long-term career growthUnderstands operational excellence drives guest satisfaction and financial successComfortable developing newer managers while partnering with experienced kitchen leadersThrives in fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environmentsPatient, coachable, and committed to mastering the company's operations before assuming full General Manager responsibilityThis opportunity is ideal for a proven restaurant leader seeking a long-term career with a company that invests heavily in training, promotes from within whenever possible, and rewards operational excellence with strong compensation, performance bonuses, and outstanding advancement opportunities.