Restaurant General Manager

@ Goodwin Recruiting
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Restaurant General Manager

West Hollywood, CA
Posted today

About the job

Join a dynamic restaurant group shaping LA's food scene. Lead a flagship West Hollywood restaurant, oversee operations, team development, standards, and growth in a collaborative environment.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in scratch kitchen
  • Leadership and team development
  • Managing P&Ls and COGS
  • High operational standards

Qualifications

  • Experience opening restaurants
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Reputation management familiarity

Full job description

Join an innovative and growing restaurant group making a mark on the Los Angeles food scene. This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-visibility restaurant in West Hollywood, with a direct impact on team development, operational standards, and the continued growth and reputation of beloved neighborhood restaurants.


Restaurant General Manager Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive base salary with performance incentives
  • Company-sponsored health and wellness benefits
  • Generous paid time off and career development opportunities
  • Supportive, collaborative culture that values initiative


Restaurant General Manager Requirements & Qualifications

  • Proven experience in a scratch kitchen restaurant
  • Strong track record of leading, coaching, and developing teams
  • Proficiency in managing P&Ls, labor targets, and COGS
  • Ability to maintain high operational and food quality standards


Restaurant General Manager Preferred Background & Skills

  • Experience opening new restaurants or supporting new store launches
  • Strong collaborator, able to work cross-functionally with Marketing, Training, and HQ teams
  • Familiarity with customer review platforms and reputation management


Restaurant General Manager Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Hands-on leadership - driving quality, product availability, and guest-ready presentation
  • Coach and mentor the team
  • Lead performance improvement efforts to enhance Yelp ratings and maintain a standard of excellence
  • Own store P&Ls and drive profitability through strategic decision-making and operational rigor
  • Implement preventative maintenance and ensure clean, safe environments for guests and staff
  • Collaborate with Marketing and other departments to build store traffic and support local initiatives
  • Play a key role in new restaurant openings, ensuring operational routines and high standards are in place


If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and help shape the future of a respected restaurant group, this could be your next great opportunity.

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