Brad Metzger Restaurant Solutions
General Manager – Coastal Mexican Restaurant & Lounge Los Angeles CA
Salary: $90000 – $95000
Lively, West Coast-inspired Mexican concept is seeking a service oriented General Manager with a warm hospitality presence to lead their team. This recently debuted restaurant is open daily for dinner and weekend brunch, with a bar & lounge component in the evenings. The ideal candidate is very service minded, enjoys interacting with guests, and being on the floor to set a positive example for the rest of the team. This is a very hands-on role that requires a passionate person with high standards and strong attention to detail. Candidates based on the Eastside are highly preferred. Great opportunity to join an energetic and tight-knit environment, perfect for someone who values top notch guest service and creating meaningful relationships with both guests and staff.
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
- Continually strive to educate and develop of staff as it relates to food, beverage, and service
- Maintain a strong floor presence and interact with guests
- Create a positive and fun working environment
- Develop a positive relationship with guests
- Taking ownership of the business to increase sales and profitability
- Increasing brand awareness by creating marketing plans
- 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:
- 2+ years’ experience as a Restaurant General Manager (GM), Food & Beverage (F&B) Director, Service Director, or FOH General Manager, OR 4+ 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 with a passion for training and staff development
- Passion for food, beverage, and guest service
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Acute 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
- 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
Compensation Package Includes:
- Base Salary in the $90-95k range DOE
- Quarterly Bonus Potential
- Medical Benefits
- PTO Plan
- Cell Phone Stipend
- Dining Discounts
- R&D Allowance