3+ years of experience as a General Manager in a restaurant setting
Strong passion for hospitality and guest experience
Exceptional leadership and communication skills
Proven ability to mentor and train team members
Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
Responsibilities
Oversee daily restaurant operations to ensure service excellence
Develop and mentor managers and staff to foster a culture of accountability
Drive guest satisfaction through meaningful engagement and relationship building
Manage financial performance, including budgeting and revenue growth
Collaborate with the culinary team to maintain high-quality food offerings
Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
Act as a brand ambassador, leading community outreach and engagement
Benefits
Fun work environment
Career development and advancement opportunities
Meal discounts at bartaco
Paid vacation time
Gym and fitness center discounts
Language education opportunities
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Mental health and wellness support
401K enrollment and matching
Full Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
A brief look at what you'll do as a General Manager at bartaco:
As a General Manager, you'll be a strategic leader and brand ambassador, guiding your team through our core leadership principles-role modeling, our touchstones, delivery on operational and culinary standards, and coaching and developing the team. Your role is to inspire, empower, and cultivate a strong team culture while optimizing business performance and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. You will foster a supportive, growth-oriented environment that reflects our values and connects with both guests and the community.
This role requires a proven leader with a passion for hospitality, a track record of driving revenue, and the ability to inspire a high-performing team. The General Manager will oversee all aspects of restaurant operations, ensuring a culture of excellence while achieving financial goals.
Oversee daily restaurant operations, ensuring seamless execution of service and operational standards
Develop and mentor a team of managers and staff, fostering a culture of hospitality, accountability, and excellence
Drive guest satisfaction and loyalty through 100% manager visits-engaging meaningfully with guests, creating return guests, and fostering long-term relationships
Ensure teams consistently execute high standards of guest interaction, maintaining exceptional hospitality and service
Demonstrate strong business acumen through managing financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and revenue growth
Drive incremental sales through exceptional service, personalized recommendations, community engagement, and fostering guest loyalty
Proven track record of driving sales growth and achieving KPI targets through strategic goal setting and local market expertise
Deep knowledge of recipes and kitchen operations, collaborating with the culinary team to maintain high-quality food and beverage offerings
Ensure effective delegation across the team, empowering team members, fostering ownership, and ensuring smooth operations
Oversee inventory management, including ordering, receiving, tracking, analyzing AVT, detecting issues proactively, and ensuring accountability
Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and company policies and regulations while maintaining the restaurant's physical condition and brand standards
Plan and organize business operations, effectively communicating restaurant goals and aligning the team toward success
Commit to weekly manager meetings, driving accountability, consistency, and continuous improvement
Ensure daily, informative, and inspiring pre-shifts occur, keeping the team aligned and motivated
Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing team, promoting teamwork, accountability, and a guest-obsessed mentality
Manage and communicate effectively around rollouts, ensuring smooth execution and team readiness
Act as a brand and culture ambassador for bartaco, leading community outreach and engagement while maintaining strong market awareness
Mentorship, coaching, and accountability-ensuring every role contributes to exceptional service and operational excellence
Perks, Benefits + Rewards, just for you:
A fun work environment!
Career development and advancement opportunities
Competitive pay
Meal discounts when dining at bartaco
Paid vacation time
Gym and fitness center discounts
Opportunity to learn multiple languages/language education
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Mental Health and holistic wellness support
401K enrollment and matching
Requirements
3 years of restaurant experience as a General Manager
A passion for hospitality and a commitment to delivering outstanding guest experiences
Exceptional leadership and communication skills
Experience mentoring and training hourly team members
Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
Physical Skills:
Bring an energetic hustle and positive attitude to every shift
Able to tolerate long periods working on foot/standing up
