Restaurant General Manager
1 month ago
Commack
Job Description Restaurant General Manager Location: Commack, NY Job Summary We are seeking an experienced and energetic Restaurant General Manager to lead operations for a high-volume, full-service casual dining restaurant. This role is responsible for driving sales, profitability, operational excellence, and team development while ensuring an exceptional guest experience. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a passion for hospitality, food and beverage operations, and developing high-performing teams. Key Responsibilities • Oversee all daily restaurant operations, ensuring outstanding guest service, food quality, beverage execution, and operational consistency., • Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop managers and hourly team members to create a strong leadership culture., • Drive sales growth and profitability through effective labor management, cost controls, inventory management, and operational efficiencies., • Analyze financial reports, P&L statements, labor metrics, and key performance indicators to identify opportunities for improvement., • Lead by example during peak business periods, supporting both front-of-house and back-of-house operations., • Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, health department, and company standards., • Manage scheduling, staffing levels, and labor budgets to maximize productivity while maintaining service excellence., • Foster a culture focused on hospitality, accountability, teamwork, and employee engagement., • Resolve guest concerns promptly and professionally to build loyalty and enhance the overall dining experience., • Collaborate with regional leadership to implement operational initiatives, achieve business objectives, and support continued growth. Qualifications • 3+ years of General Manager experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant., • Proven success managing large teams and delivering strong financial results., • Strong knowledge of P&L management, labor forecasting, food and beverage cost controls, and inventory management., • Experience in casual dining, sports bar, or high-volume hospitality environments preferred., • Excellent leadership, communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills., • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and major sporting or promotional events., • ServSafe Certification or equivalent food safety certification preferred. Benefits • Competitive salary, • Performance-based bonus program, • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, • Paid time off, • Dining and employee discount programs, • Leadership development and advancement opportunities, • Ongoing training and professional growth If you're a driven hospitality leader who excels in high-volume environments and enjoys building successful teams while delivering exceptional guest experiences, we'd love to hear from you.