Restaurant General Manager

@ Goodwin Recruiting
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Restaurant General Manager

Bethesda, MD
Posted 2 days ago

About the job

Join a growing food group in Bethesda as a Restaurant General Manager, leading daily operations, team development, and community engagement in a hospitality-focused culture.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of restaurant management
  • Strong understanding of COGS and profitability
  • Leadership and team-building skills
  • Ability to work mornings, weekends, holidays

Qualifications

  • Experience in bakery, café, or fast-casual
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Financial analysis ability

Full job description

Restaurant General Manager – Bethesda, MD


Join a rapidly expanding and highly acclaimed food group bringing excitement and community spirit to the Bethesda food scene. This is an exceptional opportunity for a hands-on restaurant leader to lead growth, enjoy a dynamic, hospitality-driven culture, and take full ownership of restaurant operations and team development.


Bagel Chef Benefits & Compensation


  • Competitive base salary with bonus opportunities
  • Comprehensive health benefits package
  • Generous paid time off and holidays
  • Unlimited bagels and schmears during shifts
  • Energetic people-focused company culture
  • Clear path for career advancement as the brand continues to expand


Bagel Chef Requirements & Qualifications


  • 2+ years of restaurant management experience
  • Strong understanding of COGS, labor, inventory, sales, and restaurant profitability
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze financial results and drive operational improvements
  • Excellent organizational leadership, coaching, and team-building skills
  • Willingness to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Restaurant General Manager Preferred Background & Skills


  • Experience in bakery, bagel, café, or fast-casual concepts


Restaurant General Manager Day-to-Day Responsibilities


  • Lead daily restaurant operations, setting the pace, energy, and culture for your team
  • Monitor and manage all production, service, cleanliness, people, and financial outcomes
  • Directly coach, train, and develop team members and build a strong internal leadership pipeline
  • Ensure exceptional bagel quality and maintain high food safety and sanitation standards
  • Own and report on P&L, controlling cost of goods, labor, inventory, and waste
  • Deliver remarkable hospitality, engaging guests and representing the company in the local community
  • Support and execute catering, local marketing, and neighborhood outreach initiatives


If you’re passionate about leadership, hospitality, business ownership, and building community through great food, this is your chance to grow with one of the most exciting brands around. Apply today!

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