General Manager
hace 4 días
Toms River
Job Title: General Manager Location: Monmouth County Salary: $68,000 - $74,000 + Bonus Skills: Restaurant Management, Team Leadership & Development, Foodservice Operations, Guest Experience/Customer Service, Financial & Cash Management About Company / Opportunity: An innovative, fast-growing fast-casual restaurant brand headquartered in the Northeast is redefining the dining experience with a focus on fresh, made-to-order meals, exceptional hospitality, and a people-first culture. Built on quality ingredients, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, the company has established a strong regional presence and is expanding rapidly. Its culture emphasizes teamwork, accountability, personal growth, and developing future leaders, creating significant opportunities for career advancement within a high-performance environment. The General Manager is responsible for the overall leadership and performance of a high-volume restaurant, driving operational excellence, financial results, and an outstanding guest experience. This role oversees all aspects of the business, including P&L management, staffing, recruiting, training, employee development, food quality, safety, labor, and inventory. The General Manager leads by example, builds and develops high-performing teams, coaches managers for future growth, and ensures consistent execution of operational standards while fostering a positive, guest-focused culture. Success in this role requires a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, develops talent, and delivers strong financial and operational performance. Role & Responsibilities • Hold primary responsibility for leading honeygrow restaurant operations through understanding and enforcing all policies, procedures, standards, guidelines, training programs and cultural points., • Demonstrate integrity, honesty, knowledge, and the ability to exceed expectations of guests and team members alike while promoting the culture, values, and mission of honeygrow., • Ensure the team consists of top performers empowered to achieve hg standards., • Set a positive example for the team by leading from the front when necessary and maintaining a model honeygrow demeanor., • Fully comprehend and be able to perform every station in the restaurant and be trained on all functions through the General Manager level., • Consistently recruit, onboard, and conduct initial station training of all restaurant employees., • Supervise cash management and ensure accountability for all cash handling practices and administration., • Oversee the consistent and frequent training progression of all employees., • Facilitate and coordinate weekly manager meetings using company provided meeting agenda template., • Ensure that the facility is always in best of class condition by active management of hg’s restaurant-level preventative maintenance plan., • Maintain a task calendar to assure all management level assignments and duties are being completed in a timely manner., • Conduct regular one-on-ones with all restaurant employees., • Represent the highest of honeygrow standards when communicating with guests in any way and respond to all guest complaints or inquiries within the required timeline., • Ensure all food quality standards and processes are always being met., • Ensure that we deliver a fantastic guest experience executing our hg Engine efficiently with every guest on every shift. Our hg Engine is comprised of speed, accuracy, cleanliness, superior product, and hospitality., • Hold regular manager meetings to discuss restaurant’s financials, hg engine execution, team member performance and development, and restaurant/team goals., • Administer proper payroll procedures and ensure delivery of accurate weekly payroll reports, • Hold accountability for all P&L results of the restaurant., • Successfully communicate all hg Restaurant Support Center (RSC) company-wide updates, policies, notes, career opportunities, news, and events to all restaurant employees., • Confirm forecasting tool accuracy daily., • Actively coach and develop the Assistant General Manager and Service Managers. Requirements • Must be at least 18 years of age., • Must be able to meet the scheduling needs of the restaurant., • ServSafe Certification preferred., • Minimum three years of strong food prep and line experience., • Minimum three years of management experience in fast casual, or similar restaurant environment preferred., • Strong leadership skills, with the ability to train, develop, coach and mentor others. Physical Requirements • Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods., • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds., • Must possess close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision., • Must be able to frequently bend, stoop, and reach., • Must have dexterity to handle kitchen equipment., • Must be comfortable working near open flames., • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with hot and cold areas., • Must be able to work in tight spaces., • Must be able to work and communicate effectively in an environment with high noise-levels. Benefits • Paid Time Off: Enjoy earned paid time off and one week of sick time granted annually., • Holiday Closures: Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day., • Financial Wellness: 401(k) with company match and free financial wellness counseling, • Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Commuter Benefits, Pet Insurance, Life Insurance, and Short-Term Disability Insurance for qualifying employees., • Rewards: Achieve your work goals and get gift cards to popular retailers., • Wellness, Perks, & Discounts: Health resources and exclusive savings on entertainment, shopping, and hotels., • Meal Benefits: Free shift meals and discounts on meals and drinks on your days off., • Competitive Pay: Earn competitive wages, with instant access to your earnings via DailyPay., • Performance Reviews: Annual performance reviews with merit increases for qualifying employees., • Referral Bonus: Earn up to $500 for referring a friend., • Anniversary Gifts: Celebrate your work anniversaries with special gifts., • Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement and training in culinary and hospitality.