General Manager Restaurant
hace 14 días
Little Falls
Job Description Restaurant General Manager Woodland Park, NJ Full-Time We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Restaurant General Manager to lead our team and oversee the day-to-day operations of our growing restaurant. We are looking for a strong leader who understands both front-of-house and back-of-house operations, knows how to control costs, develops employees, delivers excellent guest service, and takes ownership of the overall success of the restaurant. This is not a desk-only management position. The ideal candidate is visible on the floor, involved with the team, attentive to guests, and comfortable stepping in wherever needed. Responsibilities • Oversee daily restaurant operations, including FOH and BOH, • Recruit, train, schedule, coach, and manage restaurant employees, • Maintain high standards for hospitality, food quality, cleanliness, and service, • Manage labor costs and scheduling based on business needs, • Monitor food cost, waste, inventory, purchasing, and portion control, • Conduct inventory and assist with ordering and vendor management, • Ensure opening, closing, cash-handling, and operational procedures are followed, • Hold employees accountable for attendance, performance, appearance, and restaurant policies, • Handle guest concerns professionally and create a welcoming dining experience, • Work closely with ownership to improve sales, profitability, and overall operations, • Help develop systems and procedures as the business continues to grow, • Maintain compliance with health, sanitation, safety, and food-handling requirements, • Lead by example and create a professional, positive, accountable team culture Qualifications • 3+ years of restaurant management experience preferred, • General Manager or Assistant General Manager experience strongly preferred, • Experience in a high-volume restaurant, pizzeria, Italian restaurant, or full-service operation is a plus, • Strong understanding of food cost, labor cost, inventory, scheduling, and restaurant profitability, • Strong leadership and employee-development skills, • Excellent guest-service and problem-solving abilities, • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, • Must be dependable, organized, professional, and accountable, • Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required by the business, • ServSafe certification preferred Compensation Based on restaurant management experience, leadership background, and operational knowledge. We are looking for someone who wants to take ownership of the restaurant, build a strong team, and grow with the business. To apply: Please submit your resume along with a brief description of your restaurant management experience.