Brad Metzger Restaurant Solutions
General Manager – SGV Scratch Kitchen Concept Claremont CA
Salary: $90000 – $95000
Popular hospitality-driven restaurant group is seeking a passionate, energetic General Manager to lead the team at one of their concepts in the San Gabriel Valley area. The menu features Southern American comfort food with a California twist, and everything made in-house using the freshest ingredients. Looking for someone with outstanding leadership and organizational skills, a strong knowledge of food, wine, and craft cocktail culture, and a passion for interacting with guests and modeling top notch service standards to the team. The restaurant prides itself on providing the greatest possible guest experience – whether in the dining room, at a catered event, or even to-go service – and they are looking for a like-minded leader to join them in continuing that mission. Awesome opportunity for someone who is passionate about great food and hospitality!
General Manager Responsibilities:
- 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
- Continually strive to educate and develop of staff as it relates to food, beverage, and service
- Create a positive and fun working environment
- Develop a positive relationship with guests
- Taking 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
Candidate Qualifications:
- Minimum 1-3 years’ experience as Restaurant General Manager (GM) or 4+ years as Restaurant Assistant General Manager (AGM), Food & Beverage Manager, (F&B) or FOH Department Manager in an upscale fast casual or full-service restaurant concept
- Experience working at a scratch-kitchen concept is preferred
- Strong knowledge of food, wine, craft cocktail culture, and current industry trends
- An infectious, positive attitude
- Outstanding hospitality skills
- Energetic and dynamic personality
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Acute attention to detail
- Effective problem-solving skills
- Excellent leadership and organizational skills
- The ability to lead, manage and train a staff of 40 or more team members
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to work well under pressure
- Experience in managing P&L
- Able to stand/walk for long periods of time
- Develops relationships with guests to create & maintain guest retention
- Food Safety Certification
- Open availability to work nights, weekends and most major holidays
Compensation Includes:
- Base Salary in the $90-95k range DOE
- Quarterly Bonus Potential
- PTO Plan
- 100% Medical Coverage
- 401k