Restaurant General Manager - Fast Casual Mediterranean Fusion

Job Description

Job Description

A growing fast-casual Mediterranean and Middle Eastern fusion concept is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead a high-volume, campus-based restaurant. This role is responsible for overseeing daily operations, building high-performing teams, driving financial results, and delivering an exceptional guest experience.

The ideal candidate is an energetic, hands-on leader with strong operational and people management skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment. This unique opportunity offers significant work-life balance with seasonal operations and extended time off.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Guest Experience

• Lead daily restaurant operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, service, and cleanliness.
• Maintain operational standards, food safety compliance, and inventory controls.
• Resolve guest concerns and foster a customer-first culture.

Team Leadership

• Recruit, train, coach, and develop restaurant staff.
• Build a positive, high-performance work environment.
• Manage scheduling and labor to support business needs.

Financial Management

• Oversee P&L performance, labor costs, food costs, and profitability.
• Monitor KPIs and implement strategies to improve operational results.
• Control inventory and minimize waste.

Marketing & Community Engagement

• Support local marketing initiatives and campus partnerships.
• Build community relationships to increase guest traffic and brand awareness.
• Identify opportunities to grow sales and enhance the guest experience.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of restaurant management experience, preferably in fast-casual, QSR, or high-volume hospitality concepts.
• Proven leadership and team development skills.
• Strong financial acumen with P&L, budgeting, and cost control experience.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and restaurant management systems.
• ServSafe certification preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $75,000–$85,000 annually
• Monthly bonus opportunities
• 401(k), health, dental, and employee discounts
• Paid training and career development
• Flexible scheduling
• Potential for 4–14 weeks of time off annually based on the academic operating calendar

Ideal Candidate

• Proven General Manager with stable tenure in high-volume fast-casual or QSR operations.
• Hands-on leader who excels at team development and guest engagement.
• Strong operator with experience driving sales, controlling costs, and achieving financial goals.
• Adaptable professional who thrives in a dynamic, student-focused environment.

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.