Restaurant General Manager

@ Goodwin Recruiting
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Restaurant General Manager

Marina Del Rey, CA
Posted today

About the job

Join an innovative, growing LA restaurant group as a General Manager, focusing on team development, operational standards, and restaurant growth in a collaborative environment.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in scratch kitchen restaurant
  • Leadership and team development skills
  • Manage P&Ls, labor, and COGS
  • Maintain food and operational standards

Qualifications

  • Experience opening new restaurants
  • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally
  • Familiarity with review platforms

Full job description

This may be the opportunity you are looking for! We are hiring a General Manager to have a direct impact on team development, operational standards, and the continued growth of the restaurant. Join an innovative, growing restaurant group making its mark on the Los Angeles food scene


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 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 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



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