General Manager

Upward Projects Holdings

$80K — $90K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1 year of experience as a full-service restaurant General Manager or 3-5 years of managing in the service industry.
  • Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Hospitality, Management, or Business preferred.
  • Servsafe certification required.
  • Responsible Alcohol Service certification required.
  • Internal candidates must have a clean performance history for the past year.

Responsibilities

  • Coach and develop high-performing leadership teams.
  • Attract, retain, and nurture talent through performance assessments.
  • Foster team engagement and open communication.
  • Lead store communication and facilitate change initiatives.
  • Ensure consistent exceptional guest experiences through coaching.
  • Drive operational excellence and uphold brand standards.
  • Analyze P&L statements to build action plans for profitability.
  • Collaborate with district managers and operations to optimize local store needs.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance with company contribution.
  • Vision and Dental insurance coverage.
  • Paid vacation and sick time.
  • 401K plan with company match.
  • Access to Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts.
  • Teledoc services for all employees.
  • Life insurance, Long-Term Disability, and AD&D benefits.
  • Paid parental leave options.
  • Discounted meals and other perks.
  • Holidays off including Thanksgiving and Christmas.
  • Programs for mental wellness and event management.
  • Discount opportunities for fitness programs.
  • Channels for employee feedback and voice.
  • Company-wide appreciation events and parties.
  • Rewards for anniversary milestones.
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

ABOUT THE GENERAL MANAGER ROLE

As a General Manager your goal is to achieve desired company results with guests, employees, and financials through company aligned objectives and processes.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL YOU MUST
  • Coach, develop, and engineer high-performing store leadership teams.
  • Attract, retain, and grow talent across all levels, conducting performance reviews and assessing hourly team potential.
  • Foster engagement through open communication, cultural alignment, recognition, and team-building initiatives.
  • Lead effective store communication and ensure smooth adoption of change initiatives.
  • Uphold and coach teams to consistently deliver an exceptional guest experience.
  • Drive operational excellence by holding teams accountable to brand standards, systems, and execution.
  • Strategically identify and resolve store-specific challenges through cross-functional partnerships.
  • Own full P&L accountability - analyze results, build action plans, and drive sustained profitability.
  • Utilize scorecards and business insights to identify trends, opportunities, and improve performance.
  • Collaborate with ADs and the Lab to address local store needs and optimize operations.
  • Promote the brand through local marketing, community presence, and targeted partnerships.


BENEFITS TO ENJOY
  • Medical with company contribution
  • Vision and Dental Insurance
  • Vacation and earned paid sick time
  • 401K with company match
  • Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
  • Teledoc Services for all team members
  • Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Meal Discounts and Perks
  • Thanksgiving and Christmas off
  • Mental Wellness and Life Event Management programs
  • Fitness Program Discount
  • Opportunities to give your feedback and let your voice be heard
  • Company appreciation events and parties
  • Anniversary recognition and rewards


Requirements

  • The position requires 1 year of full-service restaurant General Manager experience or 3-5 years of service industry management experience. Internal candidates must be in good standing and free of performance issues within a 1-year time-period. Combined work experience and education will be considered in decisions.
  • Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Hospitality, Management, or Business preferred.
  • Servsafe and Responsible Alcohol Service Certifications are required


Salary Description

$80,000 to $90,000

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