Restaurant General Manager

Viva Chicken, Inc

$80K — $100K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-3 years of culinary management experience in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong understanding of operations, guest satisfaction, food safety, and hospitality.
  • Ability to maintain a respectful and inclusive work environment.
  • Expertise in multitasking with restaurant operations and catering events.
  • Experienced in recruiting, training, and developing kitchen staff.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills for effective team leadership.
  • Knowledge of food quality standards and health regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead restaurant operations to exceed guest expectations.
  • Foster a positive work culture that emphasizes belonging and respect.
  • Oversee kitchen staff recruitment, training, and retention.
  • Schedule shifts and provide ongoing feedback to staff.
  • Ensure food quality, recipe adherence, and kitchen cleanliness.
  • Manage food costs and labor efficiency to optimize performance.
  • Mentor and develop Managers and Shift Leaders for greater responsibility.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
  • 15 days of PTO, increasing to 20 days after 5 years of employment.
  • 401K matching up to 4% of earnings after 3 months of service.
  • Flexibility with Earned Wage Access before payday.
  • Work-life balance with a consistent 5-day, 50-hour schedule and early restaurant closing time.
  • Comprehensive medical insurance with optional dental and vision coverage.
  • Paid maternity leave of up to 6 weeks after 1 year of employment.
  • Access to telemedicine services with Recuro for no additional cost.
  • Employee Assistance Program for mental health and personal issues support.
  • Engagement programs with recognition and rewards for performance.
Full Job Description
Viva Chicken is seeking a General Manager to join our team! Total compensation with bonus $80,000-$100,000/yr.

Benefits of joining our team:
  • Competitive Salary and Bonus ! Total compensation range of $80,000 to $100,000 plus per year! Bonus plan based on PFO paid every 28-days.
    • 15-days (120 hrs.) of Paid Time Off. Managers in their role for 5-years receive 20-days (160 hrs.) of PTO!
    • Viva 401K • Start building your flavor-filled future with our dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of your total earnings matching. Must be 21-years old and employed with Viva for 3-months to be eligible
    • EWA (Earned Wage Access) - have access to half of your earned wages before payday.
    • Quality of life work schedule. • 5-day work week and 50-hours. Our restaurants close at 9:00 pm every night.
    • Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Close early Christmas Eve.
    • Free shift meals • and the ability to purchase discounted food.
    • Opportunity to participate in Insurance with a choice of two medical plans that provide comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage with options to add dental and vision. When enrolled, Viva provides a NO COST $25,000 life insurance policy.
    • Paid Maternity Leave - eligible for up to 6-weeks paid leave (after 1-year employment).
    • Enrollment in Recuro (telemedicine). Speak with a doctor anytime and pay no consultation fee. Recuro doctors diagnose acute, non-emergent medical conditions and prescribe medications when clinically appropriate.
    • Employee Assistance Program at NO COST includes 24/7 crisis service (100% confidential), mental health, relationships, substance abuse, marital conflicts, and financial issues for you and your household members. In-person sessions with a counselor for you and your dependents. Unlimited toll-free phone access and online resources.
    • Team Member Engagement • • Random Acts of Kindness• • robust online training, recognition of Star Performers with FUN prizes. We celebrate you! • your birthday and work anniversary!
    • Management mentoring and Leadership development


What Viva is looking for:
    • 2-3 years of culinary management experience in a high volume, fast-paced environment is helpful.
    • Responsible for operations and ensuring we are exceeding guest expectations with a passion for food, safety, people, and hospitality.
    • Mind set of maintaining a great work environment filled with respect for all. We want everyone to feel like • I belong at Viva Chicken• !
    • Ability to handle multiple responsibilities at once including restaurant operations and catering events working with and through the back of the house team.
    • Responsible for recruiting, training, cross-training and retaining the kitchen staff as well as scheduling, giving feedback, and being collaborative explaining the WHY• with staff.
    • Strong communication and organizational skills. Ability to mentor coach, teach and give feedback.
    • Commitment to food quality, recipe adherence, and consistency. Has a strong grasp of health and sanitation requirements and runs a Neat, Clean and Organized kitchen.
    • Strong understanding of cost controls within food cost and labor deployment of hours. Ability to follow established Best Practices.
    • Ability to teach and coach Managers and Shift Leaders to take on more responsibility and manage more effectively.
    • We are looking for candidates who have a proven track record of • People Development• and are excited about training and developing the team.
    • Must be able to reach, bend, balance and carry large objects within the kitchen repeatedly throughout your shift.

Why Work For Viva, Check us out at www.vivachicken.com , and https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7167920977228599296

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