General Manager
Reports To : VP of Operations
Direct Reports : Assistant General Manager, Bar Manager (where applicable), Kitchen Manager, and all store level staff
Locations : San Jose, San Mateo, Oakland, San Ramon, Palo Alto
Compensation Package
- Competitive wage in alignment with established compensation metrics for the position and comparable to market trends
- 10 Days Paid Vacation (80 hours) accrued by pay period during first year of employment. Available for use in year 2.
- Sick Leave (earned according to local / state / federal mandates by location)
- Medical Insurance (Paid 50% by the company after 60-day collaboration period)
- Cell Phone Reimbursement
- Commuter Benefits
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
- Free Shift Meal and discounted meals at all corporate-owned restaurants
Key Areas of Performance
Fast-Casual Service and Production OperationsHR & Labor Compliance in daily operationsAccounting and PurchasingIT (minimal Point of Sale, Computer, operations knowledge)Public RelationsFinancial Reporting (Payroll / Labor / COG's / Managing a budget / P&L)Office / Admin / Payroll SupportSpecial EventsMaintenanceSupervisory Requirements
Supervises all Service and Production Staff for restaurant locations under the company brand / structure within a defined region or specific location.Physical Demands
Position will be required to participate in restaurant operations (prolonged periods of standing, walking and / or assist with food production or service, ability to lift / carry heavy items, and provide exceptional service to guests) during critical operational demands.Work Environment
The environment within the restaurant may be subject to extreme heat and wet, slippery floors, particularly in the food production area. Care must be exercised to wear appropriate attire such as skid resistant shoes.Job Description
Position Summary
100% Fiscally responsible for the overall performance of Operations in the Restaurant assigned. The General Manager is responsible for increasing sales and profits through financial management and leadership practice. This high-level manager role provides leadership, direction, and support to the store team with the overall goal of ensuring the effective operation and success of the restaurant or group of restaurants within the defined region. The General Manager consistently demonstrates, as well as enforces, company policies, practices, and procedures.
Essential Responsibilities
Sales and Profits
Develops and implements creative and targeted sales-building strategies with the Corporate Office to ensure optimal sales and earningsAssists in the annual preparation of sales projections, expense budgets, and capital expenditure budgetsMeets or exceeds budgeted sales in the Area.Maximizes profits and Area by controlling expenses within established budget guidelinesIdentifies, evaluates and responds appropriately to labor efficiency problemsMonitors restaurant management and employee schedulesAssists restaurant leaders in identifying sales growth opportunities in restaurant merchandising and local restaurant marketing ideasExecutes and follows up on the financial results on a period basisExecutes and is accountable for all controllable financial results on a period basis according to planOperations and Quality Standards
Ensure all restaurants meet or exceed the company's Operations and Quality StandardsPerforms visitations at other Bay Area restaurants on a frequent basis to ensure uniform service strengths and developmental opportunities as they relate to quality standards. Provides a summary of visitations to company leaders on an ongoing basis.Completes and maintains an accurate assessment report for the restaurant on an ongoing basis, including but not limited to labor reports, COG's, Revenue Analysis, Open Projects, etc.Develops and implements action plans to rectify negative assessmentsEnsures professional restaurant and consistent team image through rigid adherence to restaurant cleanliness, uniforms, and appearance standardsFollows and enforces compliance with all brand and company standards, company policies and proceduresCreates and maintains schedule for all staff according to business demandProvides coverage when necessaryConstant interaction with Culinary / Bar Leaders, AGM's, and all Corporate Leadership on all menu offerings / changes / pricing. This includes coordination with Catering / Events in producing and maintaining catering / events offeringsHospitality, Culture, and Community Involvement
Responds immediately to all customer issues to ensure guest satisfaction has been achievedChecks with service staff daily to monitor employee and guest satisfaction, interaction, and engagement for their areaMonitors progress of the Assistant General Manager's ability to invoke positive change among their teamResponsible for providing direction to the AGM and all staff with regards to achieving the standard that is established in the company valuesUnderstands and is capable of telling the "story" of the restaurant, how it was started, what it means and how it relates to communities in which our restaurants are locatedIdentifies opportunities for partnerships with local organizationsPromotes corporate citizenship and social responsibilityFranchise Operations Standards
Must be fully certified in Franchise Training Standards / Franchise Training Program within 60 days of assuming this role.Must be able and willing to travel, as needed, both locally and nationally to assist in Franchise Training requirements and / or be willing and able to support Franchise Training in your restaurant.Support Franchise Training and New Restaurant Openings by ensuring excellence in the kitchen.Must be confident in understanding, using, and deploying the Learning Management Platforms as assigned by the Corporate Team.Recruiting and Retention
Responsible for staffing, training, retention and turnover of staffMaintains staffing according to budgeted levelsForecasts staffing needs with HR and Corporate Operations LeaderWorks collaboratively with HR to create and maintain plans for developing internal candidates for promotionConducts interviews with AGM for store level staffingCollaborates with HR to conduct exit interview process with all management that leave the companyTraining
Conducts training for managers, Franchise Operators, and service staff on all operational processes and procedures; conducts training on new products and refresher training as necessaryTrains team in changes in company policy or proceduresHelps in identifying potential problems and develop solutionsWorks with HR to train in use of performance development toolsEnsures proper training of Trainees and monitors effectiveness of training programsPeople Development
Must identify and develop one future leader each quarter by cross-training into a new and / or leadership capacity. Every 90-days, someone should be getting promoted within your restaurant.Develops managerial and leadership abilities of restaurant staff with HRReinforces the company's Core Values consistentlyConducts meetings with restaurant team on a regular basisConducts performance development reviews on service staff and collaborates with HR on the staff members individual development plans (IDP).Provides coaching and feedback on an on-going basisDemonstrates positive workplace practices according to the company's valuesEmployee Relations