Brad Metzger Restaurant Solutions
General Manager – Easy Street Burgers Los Angeles CA
Salary: $80000 – $90000
A new opportunity from BMRS Hospitality Recruitment
General Manager for Easy Street Burgers
Family-Owned Los Angeles Smashburger Sensation
Easy Street began as a passion project for brothers Alfred and Freddy Asatryan, who dove into the restaurant industry with the goal of creating and serving their version of a smashburger to the Los Angeles community. Debuting in February 2020 as a modest 10×10 pop-up operation in an East Hollywood parking lot, Easy Street quickly rose to fame despite the onset of the pandemic. Their high-quality ingredients and innovative burger recipes soon caught the attention of local Angelenos and celebrities alike, with overwhelmingly positive reviews only further fueling their growing popularity.
After two years of success as a pop-up and with their golden reputation solidified, Easy Street opened their first brick and mortar location in Studio City 2022, just 6 miles away from the original pop-up. Now a thriving destination restaurant for burger enthusiasts everywhere, Easy Street has amassed an incredible social media presence with endorsements from TikTok famous food reviewers Keith Lee & How Kev Eats, and a growing fan base from around the world. Their expertly crafted, juicy smashburgers pack the perfect balance of flavors and textures to satisfy even the most particular palate, and leave guests coming back for more!
With plans to expand to additional locations as the brand grows, the sky is the limit for Easy Street! Driven by family, community, and genuine hospitality – their burgers are more than just a meal, but an experience to be cherished and remembered.
Easy Street is seeking an experienced, hands-on General Manager to lead the team as the company grows. This is a multifaceted role that requires someone who is passionate about learning all aspects of the business from front to back of the house, while supporting operational efficiency and sustainable scalability. The ideal candidate has a background in corporate restaurant operations, a keen business acumen, and a knack for optimizing systems and procedures. An energetic, all-hands-on-deck attitude is critical in order to lead the team by example and foster a positive rapport with guests and staff. Any prior culinary experience and/or understanding of burger concept operations is a huge plus!
General Manager Responsibilities:
- Perform all aspects of the job with a high level of professionalism and integrity
- Guiding and leading the team
- Hire, train, motivate and coach team members
- Establish a positive and fun work culture while building a strong rapport with staff
- Managing costs
- Work to standardize any manuals or forms that can better help streamline operations through new openings
- 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 staff as it relates to food, beverage, and service
- Having a strong service 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
- Help source, implement, refine, and streamline company systems
- Ensure all equipment is kept clean and in excellent working condition
- Developing a positive relationship with guests
- Supporting and overseeing future openings and business development
- Taking ownership of the business to increase sales and profitability
- Setting an example for the team by providing excellent hospitality and service at all times
- Anticipating the needs of the restaurant and acting upon them
- Hold team accountable to high standards while remaining hands on and leading by example
- Assess employee performance and provide helpful feedback and training opportunities
- Understand and comply with CA labor laws
General Manager Qualifications:
- 5-6+ years’ experience as a Restaurant General Manager (GM), or 7+ years as an Assistant Restaurant General Manager (AGM), FOH Department Manager, Service Manager/Assistant General Manager, or Hospitality Manager is required
- Corporate restaurant experience is preferred
- High end casual and/or fast casual dining experience highly preferred
- Any prior culinary experience and/or Spanish fluency/conversational Spanish is a plus
- Systems oriented and tech savvy
- Strong understanding of administrative functions and controlling cost of goods
- Proven track record in leading and motivating a team
- Team player mentality with a hands-on leadership style
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to lead by example and connect with / guide individuals across all levels of the organization
- Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail
- Commitment to providing exceptional service to guests and support to staff members
- Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
- Exceptional standards for cleanliness, health, and safety
- Flexible schedule, including weekends, and on holidays
- Food Safety Certification
- Be able to stand/walk for long periods of time
- Process driven and able to implement operating procedures that will continue to maximize efficiency
Compensation Package Includes:
- Base Salary in the $80-90k range DOE
- Potential Bonus Plan
- Medical Benefits
- PTO
Please do not reach out to Easy Street directly. Qualified applicants will be contacted.
Brad Metzger Restaurant Solutions (BMRS), a Southern California based Hospitality Recruitment and Placement firm, has established relationships with and represents the most acclaimed independent fine dining restaurants in the U.S., celebrity chef restaurant groups, casual restaurant companies, luxury hotels, country clubs and distinguished private chef clients. www.restaurant-solutions.com