General Manager

Overview

General Manager / Assistant General Manager - Little Engine

At Little Engine, we're creating craveable comfort food with quality ingredients, outstanding service, and genuine hospitality. We're looking for passionate team members who share our commitment to culinary excellence and creating memorable experiences for our guests. We're hiring a General Manager to build our concept from day one! This is a true startup opportunity led by Chef Rob Sonderman and backed by Jeff Zients who was a founder and first investor of Call Your Mother. You'll be joining us at the very beginning to establish everything from operational systems to team culture. Working directly with Chef Rob, you'll have the unique opportunity to shape how we operate, train, and grow from our very first day of service.

The General Manager oversees all restaurant operations, team development and growth, and the overall success and profitability of the location. As our founding GM, you won't just be managing an existing restaurant—you'll be building the foundation that defines our brand as we expand. You will lead all team members and establish the operational excellence that will guide our future locations under Chef Rob\'s culinary leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the restaurant from open to close, maintaining the highest operational standards
• Proactively solve problems and take initiative to keep the restaurant running at peak efficiency
• Recruit, hire, train, and develop FOH and BOH team members to deliver exceptional service
• Work closely with Chef Rob Sonderman to implement training programs and maintain food quality standards
• Create a positive, performance-driven work environment that embodies our hospitality values
• Support high operational standards by implementing and maintaining checklists, recipe specifications, and standardized procedures
• Manage maintenance and upkeep of equipment and facility cleanliness standards
• Maintain focus on food safety standards and overall restaurant safety protocols
• Oversee inventory management, ordering, and budget control for food, beverage, and labor
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching to team members
• Create effective schedules to ensure proper staffing and coverage for all shifts
• Serve as the primary point of contact for resolving guest concerns and ensuring satisfaction

The Opportunity

What You Bring

Why Join Little Engine

Ready to join our team? Please submit your resume, a brief cover letter explaining your interest in this opportunity, and one example of how you\'ve successfully opened or scaled a restaurant operation.

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