General Manager Jobs

Los Angeles high-end, popular Steakhouse is looking for an energetic, experienced, polished and professional GM with strong leadership skills. The GM should be very service minded, enjoy interacting with guests and being on the floor. It is critical that the GM has a great hospitality personality and model warm, genuine service so it translates to the team. This is a hands-on role that requires a patient and mature leader to develop and respectfully lead the team while holding them accountable to high standards. Experience in premium, large format, high-volume restaurants is ideal.

General Manager Responsibilities:

• Ensure all equipment is kept clean and in excellent working condition
• Maintain positive and cooperative relationships with all vendors and business partners
• Creating a positive and fun working environment
• Taking ownership of the business to increase sales and profitability
• Continually strive to educate and develop of staff as it relates to food, beverage, and service
• Oversee and positively impact all areas of the business including: sales, costs, employee retention, guest service and satisfaction, food quality, cleanliness and sanitation.
• Developing a positive relationship with guests
• Anticipate the needs of the restaurant and act upon them
• Increasing brand awareness by creating marketing plans
• Fully understand and comply with all federal, state, county and municipal regulations that pertain to health, safety and labor requirements
• Set an example to the team by providing excellent hospitality and service at all times
• 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.
• Ensure quality and consistency of all products served
• Foster opportunities for the team to learn and grow

General Manager Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of wine and spirits
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Proven track record in leading and motivating a team
• Highly organized
• Flexible schedule, including weekends, and on holidays
• Able to stand/walk for long periods of time
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Minimum 3+ years General Manager (GM) experience required
• Process driven and able to implement operating procedures that will continue to maximize efficiency
• Develops relationships with guests to create & maintain guest retention
• Food Safety Certification
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment
• Experience in managing P&L
• Team player mentality
• Exceptional standards for cleanliness, health, and safety
• Previous high-volume, fine dining experience is preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Compensation Package Includes:

• Bonus Structure
• Medical Benefits
• Base Salary in the $120-130k range DOE
• Paid Time Off