Brauhaus General Manager

General Manager

The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery is seeking an exceptional General Manager to lead OMB Riverview at Mount Holly, our third Brauhaus & Biergarten, opening Fall 2026. This role is ideal for a hospitality leader who sets the standard, inspires teams, and takes pride in delivering an outstanding guest experience every single day.

The General Manager serves as both the operational leader and cultural ambassador of OMB. You will be responsible for building great leaders, fostering a best-in-class hospitality culture, and ensuring that every guest interaction reflects OMB's commitment to quality, tradition, and service. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone driven to be the best who leads from the front and holds themselves and their team to the highest standards.

The General Manager will join OMB no later than September 1, 2026, and spend the weeks before opening working alongside our leadership teams at LoSo and Ballantyne including throughout our Mecktoberfest celebrations before leading the opening of Riverview.

What You'll Do

Launch OMB Riverview

• Own pre-opening readiness hiring, training, vendor and systems setup, and operating standards.
• Recruit and develop the founding leadership team, instilling OMB's culture and standards from day one.
• Partner with senior leadership on the opening timeline, licensing, and launch execution.

Lead With Purpose and Presence

• Set the tone and standard for leadership, hospitality, and professionalism throughout the organization.
• Serve as a visible, engaged leader who is regularly on the floor, connecting with guests and supporting the team.
• Inspire a culture of accountability, pride, and continuous improvement.

Create an Exceptional Guest Experience

• Ensure every guest receives warm, welcoming, and consistent hospitality.
• Champion service excellence across the restaurant, biergarten, and tasting room.
• Uphold the quality, presentation, and authenticity of OMB's food and beer at all times.

Build and Develop Great Teams

• Recruit, hire, onboard, train, and develop a strong leadership team and staff at all levels.
• Coach and mentor managers, helping them grow as leaders and decision-makers.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive workplace culture aligned with OMB's core values.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee daily operations to ensure smooth, efficient, and safe service.
• Align front-of-house, back-of-house, and support teams to deliver a seamless experience.
• Maintain strict compliance with health, safety, and ABC regulations.

Stewardship and Responsibility

• Manage labor, scheduling, and operating costs responsibly and thoughtfully.
• Use data and observation to guide decisions that improve efficiency, quality, and consistency.
• Partner with senior leadership on planning, special events, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in high-volume restaurant, hospitality, or biergarten operations.
• Proven track record of building, coaching, and retaining strong management teams.
• Deep operational fluency labor, scheduling, P&L, inventory, and cost controls.
• Working knowledge of NC ABC regulations, food safety standards, and applicable health codes.
• Exceptional communication, presence, and judgment under pressure.
• Genuine passion for craft beer, food, and hospitality and a commitment to OMB's standard of quality.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as the business requires.

What's In It For You

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience. - Performance bonus annual performance-based bonus opportunity.

Medical, dental, and vision coverage. - Retirement plan with company match.

Generous PTO and paid holidays. - Free beer stipend for OMB staff.

Discount on food, merchandise, and beer. - Founding leadership seat at OMB's third location with more growth ahead.

OMB Core Values

1. Dedication to quality, no shortcuts
2. Integrity, do the right thing
3. Service-minded
4. Point of pride in the community
5. Lead, don't follow
6. Team

Additional requirements: All candidates must pass a pre-employment / post-offer background check. Applications are reviewed regularly; if we'd like to move forward, HR will reach out via phone or email. Positions are posted and maintained regularly if you have not received communication from HR, we may not have an open position at this time, but may contact you for a future one. OMB participates in E-Verify for employment verification. OMB is an equal opportunity employer that hires individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities.