Restaurant General Manager

Base compensation: $65k-$85k base salary commensurate with experience + $12k quarterly bonus potential Here at CHOPT we're crazy about serving up the best tasting salads around. That means finding the highest quality ingredients, curating diverse flavors, and assembling a talented, passionate team that shares our vision and will help us in our mission to build healthy futures in communities all over. Our four core values lead and guide our behavior in the following ways: Be Generous – We incorporate the spirit of generosity into everything we do Innovate – We embrace change and look for new and better ways to execute and deliver Serve with Urgency – We pay attention to the details and enthusiastically take action Better tastes Better – We hold ourselves to high standards and strive to continuously up our game in our food and in our actions. —--------------------- As a General Manager at CHOPT, you are the face of our brand and the glue that keeps our team together. You will be expected to lead and impact your restaurants in the following ways: Daily Operations Focus relentlessly on hospitality and providing exceptional customer experiences, paying attention to all the details. Respond to customer feedback and handle customer concerns/needs. Spot and solve problems Ensure all food safety standards are maintained at all times Maintain all facilities and equipment with hyper-awareness of functionality, and proactively deal with any repairs needed. Complete and oversee all day to day administrative work and daily checklists Drive the key financial metrics on the P&L to meet or exceed targets Team Establish a positive and inclusive work environment Spot talent and hire, properly train, and develop team members for future growth, ensuring other managers do the same Provide hands-on leadership by working all positions and providing continuous and thoughtful feedback to the team. Build a culture of strong focus on and appreciation for food safety and food quality Lead by example in all things Ideal candidates will have: 5+ years of general management experience in a fast-paced restaurant Impeccable work ethic and integrity Ability to remain steady and focused in the face of stressful situations or when working under significant pressure Capacity to adjust their own behavior and approach depending on their circumstances A track record of leading and taking care of a diverse team Ability to drive hospitality and inspire others to do the same A food-safety mindset and ServSafe certification (along with any required city/state food safety certifications) Strong communication and interpersonal skills Proficiency with technology and restaurant software including POS systems, laptop and/or tablet Manual dexterity able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils Capability to occasionally move or transport items up to 25 pounds What’s in it for you: We invest in YOU. We are growing quickly and we give you the opportunity to do the same! You will receive 8 weeks of training so that you can learn all about our brand and what it takes to successfully operate a CHOPT restaurant. Plus…. Free salads! Healthcare, including vision and dental Fully paid 12 week maternity leave 5 weeks of paid bonding leave for fathers and adoptive parents Pre-tax Flexible Spending, Commuter and Dependent Care benefits Corporate wellness plan with ClassPass 100% company-paid Life insurance 100% company-paid STD/LTD Opportunities for people-development bonuses An engaging and supportive environment Here at CHOPT, we strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQA+, non-binary people, veterans, parents, and differently-abled individuals to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome everyone to our team. Per state requirements and in the interest of transparency, the pay range shown below reflects our most prevalent hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on role qualifications and experience. We strive to provide locally competitive benefits which include pay, growth and developmental opportunities, health care, paid time off, and additional offerings. Hiring Range Minimum $65,000 annually Hiring Range Maximum $85,000 annually If you need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know. 1081 High Ridge Rd, Stamford, CT 06905, USA #J-18808-Ljbffr Workstream