General Manager

Happy Corner Hospitality Group

$105K — $115K *
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of leadership experience in high-volume restaurant operations
  • Degree in hospitality, business, or relevant professional experience preferred
  • Knowledge of service standards and guest experience enforcement
  • Experience managing budgets, labor, and operational costs
  • Ability to plan staffing, scheduling, and maintain service standards
  • Strong organization and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment
  • High attention to detail in service quality and team performance
  • Effective communicator with a collaborative leadership style
  • Experience in marketing and sales initiatives is a plus
  • Bilingual proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily restaurant operations ensuring optimal performance
  • Lead and mentor floor managers and staff for team effectiveness
  • Maintain the highest service quality standards for guests
  • Develop risk management strategies to mitigate operational issues
  • Track corporate mandates and daily operational reports
  • Analyze staffing needs and identify opportunities for growth
  • Interview and recruit staff while ensuring cultural fit
  • Coach management staff to enhance performance and team dynamics
  • Monitor operational activities, expenses, and profitability
  • Assist in forecasting and reporting on sales performance
  • Drive sales growth through effective marketing and team initiatives
  • Manage budgets and cash flow related to operations
  • Review profit and loss statements and address discrepancies.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary.
  • Wages paid weekly.
  • Growth opportunity within the organization.
  • 401k savings plans.
  • Paid time off for employees.
  • Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance available.
  • Employee discounts on services.
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Position Summary:
As General Manager, you will have full accountability for the restaurant's daily operations, overseeing both front and back-of-house teams. You will ensure exceptional guest experiences through consistent execution of brand standards, operational excellence, and financial performance, while cultivating a positive, motivated, and high-performing team culture. This role requires strong leadership, sound business judgment, and a genuine passion for hospitality.

Responsibilities:
  • Oversee day-to-day restaurant operations, ensuring smooth front- and back-of-house performance
  • Manage, lead, and mentor floor managers and staff
  • Maintain service at the highest quality standards
  • Develop and implement risk management and mitigation strategies
  • Maintain and track all corporate mandates and daily reports
  • Analyze staffing needs, create staffing plans, and identify growth opportunities
  • Interview, screen, and recruit job applicants
  • Coach and train management staff to maximize performance
  • Ensure team performance, including morale, productivity, and fiscal responsibility
  • Monitor operational activities and expenses
  • Assist in setting and tracking sales forecasts and profitability reports
  • Keep C-suite leadership informed of sales performance and key operational issues
  • Drive sales growth through marketing initiatives, networking, and staff incentives
  • Manage budgeted revenues, cost of sales (COS), labor, supplies, and operating cash flow (OCF)
  • Review monthly profit and loss statements and take action on variances

Benefits:
  • Competitive salary.
  • Wages paid weekly.
  • Growth opportunity.
  • 401k savings plans.
  • Paid time off.
  • Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance available for election at low cost.
  • Employee discounts.


Requirements

  • Minimum of five (5) years of leadership experience managing high-volume, fast-paced front-of-house restaurant operations
  • Degree in hospitality, business, or equivalent professional experience preferred
  • Demonstrated knowledge of service standards, guest experience, and regulatory compliance, with the ability to consistently enforce policies
  • Proven experience managing budgets, labor, inventory, and operational costs to achieve financial goals
  • Ability to plan staffing, scheduling, and team productivity while maintaining exceptional service standards
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
  • High attention to detail across service quality, operational processes, and team performance
  • Effective communicator with a collaborative, team-oriented leadership style
  • Experience with marketing, sales initiatives, and strategies to increase revenue is a plus
  • Bilingual proficiency is a plus

If you're passionate about hospitality and committed to creating exceptional guest experiences, we'd love to hear from you!

Salary Description

$105,000 - $115,000 / yearly

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