Brad Metzger Restaurant Solutions
General Manager – Staple West LA Restaurant & Bar Los Angeles CA
Salary: $105000 – $110000
Long-standing restaurant and bar in a prime Venice beach location is seeking an experienced, hands-on General Manager to join their team! The ideal candidate is a dependable leader and self-starter with a strong sense of initiative, who can take charge to manage the staff, operations and service while maintaining a positive, supportive work environment. The GM must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, beverage-heavy establishment and be ok working later night shifts at least to start. High volume experience is a must for this role, and someone with a mix of both restaurant & bar management experience preferred. Great opportunity to work for a boutique restaurant group and a local institution!
General Manager Responsibilities:
- Oversee and positively impact all areas of the business including: sales, costs, employee retention, guest service and satisfaction, food quality, cleanliness and sanitation
- Ensure quality and consistency of all products served
- Ensure all equipment is kept clean and in excellent working condition
- Maintain positive and cooperative relationships with all vendors and business partners
- Foster opportunities for the team to learn and grow
- Hire and retain salaried and hourly team members
- Continually strive to educate and develop of staff as it relates to food, beverage, and service
- Create a positive and fun working environment
- Take ownership of the business to increase sales and profitability
- Set an example to the team by providing excellent hospitality and service at all times
- Anticipate the needs of the restaurant and act upon them
- Be knowledgeable of restaurant policies regarding personnel and deliver prompt, fair and consistent corrective action for any and all violations of company policies, rules and procedures.
- Fully understand and comply with all federal, state, county and municipal regulations that pertain to health, safety and labor requirements
General Manager Qualifications:
- 2+ years’ experience as Restaurant General Manager (GM) or 4+ years as Restaurant Assistant General Manager (AGM), Food & Beverage Director, (F&B), FOH General Manager, or FOH Department Manager from a full-service, restaurant, bar, or lounge concept is required
- Previous high-volume experience required
- Past bar management experience preferred
- Proven track record in leading, coaching, developing and motivating a team
- Expertise and interest in beer highly desirable, along with knowledge of wine and spirits
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Highly organized and hands-on
- Task and goal oriented with a strong attention to detail
- Effective problem-solving skills
- Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment
- Develop relationships with guests to create & maintain guest retention
- Team player mentality
- Process driven and able to implement operating procedures that will continue to maximize efficiency
- Exceptional standards for cleanliness, health, and safety
- Experience in managing P&L
- Ability to analyze sales and labor data and make adjustments as needed
- Proficient at Excel and creating/reading spreadsheets
- Flexible schedule, including weekends, and on holidays
- Comfortable working evening/late night shifts in a beverage-heavy establishment
- Willingness to learn
- Food Safety Certification
- Able to stand/walk for long periods of time
Compensation Package Includes:
- Base Salary in the $105-110k range
- Quarterly Bonus
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Monthly Wellness Stipend
- PTO Plan