Brad Metzger Restaurant Solutions
General Manager – Vibrant Mexican Restaurant Los Angeles CA
Salary: $90000 – $100000
Intimate, high quality Mexican concept on the Eastside is looking for a General Manager to help lead their team. Looking for someone who can help drive sales and guide the team with a positive, hospitality-first approach. The ideal candidate has impeccable attention to detail, a strong sense of professionalism, and a passion for engaging with guests and being on the floor. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow their career to get in with a beloved concept and larger, well respected restaurant group!
General Manager Responsibilities:
- Perform all aspects of the job with a high level of professionalism and integrity
- Guiding and leading the team
- Establish a positive and fun work culture while building a strong rapport with staff
- Managing costs
- Maintain cooperative relationships with all vendors, business partners, and staff
- Encourage opportunities for the team to learn and grow
- Continually strive to educate and develop of staff as it relates to food, beverage, and service
- Having a strong floor presence to ensure stellar guest experience in all areas
- Ensure quality and consistency of all products served
- Maintain, support and promote company culture and philosophies
- Ensure all equipment is kept clean and in excellent working condition
- Developing a positive relationship with guests
- Taking ownership of the business to increase sales and profitability
- Increasing brand awareness by creating marketing plans
- Setting an example to the team by providing excellent hospitality and service at all times
- Anticipating needs of the restaurant and acting upon them
General Manager Qualifications:
- 1+ years’ experience as a Restaurant General Manager (GM), Food & Beverage (F&B) Director, or FOH General Manager, OR 3+ years as an Assistant Restaurant General Manager (AGM), Senior Manager, FOH Department Manager, Service Manager/Assistant General Manager, or Hospitality Manager in an upscale restaurant environment is required
- Proven track record in leading and motivating a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills & attention to detail
- Effective problem-solving skills
- Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment
- Exceptional standards for cleanliness, health, and safety
- Experience in managing P&L
- Flexible schedule, including weekends, and on holidays
- Food Safety Certification
- Be able to stand/walk for long periods of time
- Develops relationships with guests to create & maintain guest retention
- Process driven and able to implement operating procedures that will continue to maximize efficiency
Benefits Include:
- Base Salary in the $90-100k range DOE
- Quarterly Bonus Potential
- Medical Benefits
- PTO Plan