General Manager - Fast-Casual Concept | Up to $75K + Bonus
hace 2 días
Albany
Job Description Location: Albany, NY Salary: $60,000–$75,000 base (based on experience) Bonus Potential: $10,000–$15,000 Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site Overview We are seeking a hands-on, results-driven General Manager to lead a high-energy fast-casual restaurant in a student-driven market. This role is ideal for a strong operator who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys leading from the front, and has the financial acumen to run a business within a defined budget. This is a high-impact leadership role with real ownership of operations, people, and performance, not a desk job. The right candidate will be deeply involved in day-to-day execution while maintaining a big-picture mindset. Why This Role Stands Out • Top Compensation: Base salary up to $75K + strong bonus potential, • Exceptional Time Off: Up to 10+ weeks off annually due to seasonal operations, • Work-Life Balance (Seasonal): 32-week peak operation with reduced/off-season schedules, • Growth Opportunity: Corporate training provided during off-season; long-term advancement potential Operations & Financial Performance • Own all day-to-day restaurant operations, • Manage labor, food costs, inventory, and profitability, • Execute within a provided budget and track KPIs, • Recruit, train, schedule, and develop a diverse team (often student-heavy), • Lead by example, hands-on and present on the floor, • Foster a customer-first culture, • Resolve guest concerns promptly and professionally, • Peak season: 10–12 hour shifts, up to 60 hours/week, • Required to work one open-to-close shift weekly (inventory responsibility), • Expected availability between 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM, • 3–5+ years of restaurant management experience, • Strong preference for full-service or casual dining backgrounds, • Proven success managing teams and financial performance, • Comfortable in fast-casual, high-volume environments, • Hands-on leader with a “can-do” attitude, • Solid computer skills (Microsoft Office), • Passion for Middle Eastern / Mediterranean-style cuisine a plus, • Fast-casual or polished-casual concepts, • Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs, • Willingness to work nights, weekends, and peak periods, • 401(k), • Health insurance stipend, • Dental insurance, • Paid training, • Employee discounts, • Flexible off-season schedule, • Significant PTO due to seasonal operationsCompany DescriptionRestaurantZone is one of the fastest-growing national recruiting agencies in the hospitality/restaurant space. We are a research-based retained recruitment agency & hybrid tech company that focuses on key roles for restaurants and hospitality. RestaurantZone has been featured in National Restaurant News and Total Foods Service Magazine and has worked with reputable brands like Red Lobster, Vapiano's, Chick-fil-a, Sbarro’s, McDonald's, Domino's, Cracker Barrel, Google, and Facebook. We are the cutting edge of recruiting with tech-savvy recruiters with over 100+ collective years of experience working on the team. We have hundreds of jobs to fill and grow! Our recruiters work the entire country and focus on all major locations including Los Angeles, San Diego, New York City, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta, Washington DC, Houston, Las Vegas, Denver, Hawaii, and more!RestaurantZone is one of the fastest-growing national recruiting agencies in the hospitality/restaurant space. We are a research-based retained recruitment agency & hybrid tech company that focuses on key roles for restaurants and hospitality. RestaurantZone has been featured in National Restaurant News and Total Foods Service Magazine and has worked with reputable brands like Red Lobster, Vapiano's, Chick-fil-a, Sbarro’s, McDonald's, Domino's, Cracker Barrel, Google, and Facebook. We are the cutting edge of recruiting with tech-savvy recruiters with over 100+ collective years of experience working on the team. We have hundreds of jobs to fill and grow! Our recruiters work the entire country and focus on all major locations including Los Angeles, San Diego, New York City, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta, Washington DC, Houston, Las Vegas, Denver, Hawaii, and more!