General Manager - Fast Casual

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General Manager - Fast Casual

Beltsville, MD
Posted 3 days ago

About the job

A growing fast casual restaurant chain seeks a General Manager to oversee daily operations, build systems, develop teams, and ensure guest satisfaction. Focus on quality and consistency in a scratch kitchen environment.

Requirements

  • Experience in high-volume fast casual
  • Proven operational system skills
  • Team building and training
  • Leadership and communication abilities
  • Business-minded with solid tenure

Qualifications

  • GM experience in fast casual
  • Passion for team development
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Bilingual skills preferred

Full job description

General Manager – Fast Casual, Scratch Kitchen


A growing fast casual restaurant concept is seeking a hands-on General Manager to lead daily operations in a high-volume, scratch-kitchen environment. This role is ideal for a systems-minded operator who enjoys building structure, developing teams, and delivering consistent guest experiences.


Compensation & Benefits


  • Base salary: $70,000–$80,000
  • Generous, attainable bonus program
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Insurance
  • PTO and paid holidays
  • Complimentary meals and employee discounts and various other perks
  • Retirement plan
  • Employee assistance and wellness resources


Responsibilities


  • Oversee daily restaurant operations with a focus on quality, speed, and consistency
  • Build, implement, and maintain operational systems and standards
  • Hire, train, coach, and hold teams accountable through hands-on leadership
  • Manage labor, inventory, food costs, and scheduling to meet financial goals
  • Ensure strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards
  • Partner with kitchen leadership to support scratch-made execution
  • Lead service on the floor, resolving issues and supporting the team in real time


Qualifications


  • General Manager experience in high volume, fast casual restaurants with scratch kitchens
  • Proven ability to build and maintain operational systems
  • Experience with and Passion for team building and development of people / training
  • Strong people leadership, communication, and accountability skills
  • Business-minded operator with solid tenure history
  • Bilingual skills preferred
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