Acclaimed Italian restaurant with a loyal following is seeking an experienced and professional General Manager to join their team for an exciting opening! The ideal candidate will exemplify team leadership and hospitality while guiding seamless service and ensuring operational success. This is an energetic and tight-knit environment, perfect for someone who values top notch guest service and creating meaningful relationships with both guests and staff. Very exciting time to join an amazing team and a highly praised growing concept!
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
- Creating a positive and fun working environment
- Developing a positive relationship with guests
- 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+ years experience as Restaurant General Manager (GM) or 4-5 years as a Restaurant Assistant General Manager (AGM), Senior Restaurant Manager, or FOH Department Manager from a full-service, upscale restaurant concept is required
- Proven track record in leading and motivating a team
- Strong knowledge of wine and spirits
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Highly organized
- Strong attention to detail
- Effective problem-solving skills
- Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment
- Develops relationships with guests to create & maintain guest retention
- Team player mentality
- Process driven and able to implement operating procedures that will continue to maximize efficiency
- Exceptional standards for cleanliness, health, and safety
- Experience in managing P&L
- Flexible schedule, including weekends, and on holidays
- Food Safety Certification
- Able to stand/walk for long periods of time
Compensation Package Includes:
- Base Salary in the $90-110K range DOE
- Bonus Potential
- Medical Benefits
- PTO