GENERAL MANAGER - Quick Hire!

The hiring establishment is a well-established restaurant known for its commitment to exceptional service and quality dining experiences. As a restaurant, it places a strong emphasis on operational excellence, guest satisfaction, and efficient team management. The environment is dynamic, with a focus on adapting to market conditions and continuously improving in all areas, including sales, marketing, and staff development. This role is a comprehensive management position designed for an experienced professional who will oversee product quality and operational standards across the restaurant. You will direct marketing efforts, adapt to changing market conditions, and manage sales, profitability, budget, and reporting. The position also includes training and managing other managers, ensuring all aspects of the restaurant operation run smoothly. The role demands high financial accountability, coordinating efforts with kitchen and operational teams, and regular communication with the ownership. You will also be responsible for ensuring maximum return on sales by controlling costs such as labor, supplies, utilities, and more. There is a strong leadership component, including employee training, labor cost efficiency, and maintaining robust communication among the entire staff. Key responsibilities involve planning and organizing marketing initiatives, coordinating large party bookings, establishing community connections, and maintaining digital platforms like the restaurant’s website and reservation systems. A significant part of the role is dedicated to product purchasing efficiency, inventory management, performing audits, securing product control, and analyzing monthly income statements. Management of beverage operations is another critical area, ensuring staffing, training, cleanliness, equipment maintenance, and beverage inventory are consistently maintained. The role requires you to work bartender shifts when necessary, manage the wine program, and maximize purchasing prices while keeping inventory at optimal levels. You will also oversee dining room operations, including staffing, payroll, employee reviews, and general administration, making sure pre-shift meetings are held, inventory of supplies is maintained, and reservation and take-out programs are monitored. This role demands meticulous bookkeeping, including sales reporting, cash handling, invoice processing, and labor analysis. In essence, this is a multifaceted management role vital to the restaurant’s operational success, requiring a strong background in food and beverage management, exceptional leadership skills, financial savvy, and the ability to coordinate and motivate a diverse team. The position is ideal for a candidate who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment and is motivated by both operational excellence and strategic growth. Applicants are encouraged to apply through a streamlined process that involves submitting a ZippyApp application package, including a cover letter and resume. This approach simplifies application management, reinforcing the company’s commitment to efficiency and modern recruitment practices.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• minimum of 3 years experience in restaurant or hospitality management
• demonstrated financial responsibility and budget management
• excellent organizational and time management skills
• ability to conduct inventories and audits
• strong communication skills for coordinating with kitchen staff and owners
• ability to manage staff training and development
• knowledge of payroll administration and employee records management
• capability to work bartender shifts when required
• experience with restaurant reservation systems
• commitment to maintaining product quality and operational excellence
• flexible to adapt to market and operational changes
• ability to lead internal promotions and incentive programs