FOH

General Manager – SGV Scratch Kitchen Concept

Permanent

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

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