Restaurant General Manager

Intimate, high quality Mexican cuisine concept on the Eastside is seeking a General Manager to help lead their team. Looking for someone who can help drive sales, develop strong guest relationships, and guide the team with a collaborative, positive, and hospitality-first approach. The ideal candidate has impeccable attention to detail, a strong sense of professionalism, and a passion for engaging with guests and being on the floor. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow their career to get in with a beloved concept that is part of a larger, well respected restaurant group!

General Manager Responsibilities:

• Oversee and positively impact all areas of the business including: sales, costs, employee retention, guest service and satisfaction, food quality, cleanliness and sanitation
• Ensure quality and consistency of all products served
• Ensure all equipment is kept clean and in excellent working condition
• Maintain positive and cooperative relationships with all vendors and business partners
• Foster opportunities for the team to learn and grow
• Continually strive to educate and develop of staff as it relates to food, beverage, and service standards
• Creating a positive and fun working environment
• Develop a positive relationship with guests to create and maintain guest retention
• Taking ownership of the business to increase sales and profitability
• Increasing brand awareness by creating marketing plans
• Set an example to the team by providing excellent hospitality and service at all times
• Anticipate the needs of the restaurant and act upon them
• Be knowledgeable of restaurant policies regarding personnel and deliver prompt, fair and consistent corrective action for any and all violations of company policies, rules and procedures
• Fully understand and comply with all federal, state, county and municipal regulations that pertain to health, safety and labor requirements

General Manager Qualifications:

• 2-3+ years’ experience as a Restaurant General Manager (GM), Food & Beverage (F&B) Director, or FOH General Manager, OR 4+ years as an Assistant Restaurant General Manager (AGM), Senior Manager, FOH Department Manager, Service Manager/Assistant General Manager, or Hospitality Manager in an upscale restaurant environment is required
• Proven track record in leading and motivating a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills & attention to detail
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment
• Exceptional standards for cleanliness, health, and safety
• Experience in managing P&L
• Flexible schedule, including weekends, and on holidays
• Food Safety Certification
• Be able to stand/walk for long periods of time
• Develops relationships with guests to create & maintain guest retention
• Process driven and able to implement operating procedures that will continue to maximize efficiency

Benefits Include:

• Base Salary in the $90-100k range DOE
• Bonus Potential
• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
• 401k
• PTO Plan