Restaurant General Manager Boston

Blue Shock Recruitment Solutions; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 82,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Shock Executive Search is seeking a General Manager for its restaurant leadership program. You will mentor teams, oversee guest service, and drive profitability in a dynamic hospitality environment.

Position offers growth into senior leadership, with responsibilities spanning hiring, training, P&L accountability, and cross-functional collaboration with Chefs and management. Training and development are emphasized throughout.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Leadership experience in full-service restaurants or bars as a Manager at all levels.
• Proven leadership skills: desire to develop and motivate the people around you to always be their best.
• Energetic and positive.
• Hospitality and guest driven and focused.
• Strong patience and communication skills.
• Drive for continuous improvement.
• Committed to being inclusive and embracing diversity.
• Experience in leadership development an asset.

Responsibilities

• Role modelling hospitality to our guests and team members.
• This leader will take over the hospitality and guest service role.
• Communicating and connecting with guests to ensure satisfaction at an exceptional level.
• Implement initiatives to increase sales and increase profit.
• Building systems for your restaurant to apply to your sales and profitability goals.
• Controlling the hiring process, including conducting interviews, onboarding, and training for multiple positions.
• Hiring/promoting and training young and inspiring new managers coming into the system; making tough decisions to build a well rounded management team.
• Assist in developing Assistant Managers and Supervisors every day.
• Strong overlap into the kitchen and supporting the Chefs and Sous Chefs.
• Accountability of the P & L - daily, weekly and monthly.
• Mentoring the kitchen team and their with profitability.
• Handling GM duties when he/she is not present.
• Leading the day to day operations under the mentorship of the Senior GM.
• Responsible for the profitability of the restaurant from every aspect.
• Tooling and retooling the guest service experience - ensuring the wow experience every time.
• Building business plans and executing with your leadership teams.
• Understand the ebb's and flows of the restaurant and managing them well.
• Ensuring the guest service experience is 2nd to none every day.
• The GM and Chef are the face of the business in the community - you will be an important piece as the GM in training!

Job description

Blue Shock Executive Search, established in 2003, is a renowned executive search firm excelling in recruiting toptier candidates across the restaurant, hospitality, and food service-related sectors. As industry leaders, we specialize in forging connections between exceptional talent and leading employers in Canada and the US.

Our people are the heart and soul of our business, and we are on the hunt for talented, driven, and caring individuals to become a part of our Leadership Team. You will have the opportunity to lead different areas in the restaurant while maintaining a development-focused outlook; we are here to train, mentor and develop you while supporting your life goals.

Our restaurants are industry leaders in team development and offer unique opportunities for personal growth, regardless of where you are at in your career. You will be sure to make meaningful, career-enhancing connections and lifelong friends along the way.

The Role:

General Manager

Salary:

$110,000 - $120,000 plus $25,000 bonus paid Quarterly Plus $20,000 paid Annually.

Key Responsibilities

Working with the Owner as your mentor in the restaurant, some of your responsibilities will include:

• Role modelling hospitality to our guests and team members
• This leader will take over the hospitality and guest service role
• Communicating and connecting with guests to ensure satisfaction at an exceptional level
• Implement initiatives to increase sales and increase profit
• Building systems for your restaurant to apply to your sales and profitability goals
• Controlling the hiring process, including conducting interviews, onboarding, and training for multiple positions
• Hiring/promoting and training young and inspiring new managers coming into the system; making tough decisions to build a well rounded management team
• Assist in developing Assistant Managers and Supervisors every day
• Strong overlap into the kitchen and supporting the Chefs and Sous Chefs
• Accountability of the P & L - daily, weekly and monthly
• Mentoring the kitchen team and their with profitability
• Handling GM duties when he/she is not present
• Leading the day to day operations under the mentorship of the Senior GM
• Responsible for the profitability of the restaurant from every aspect
• Tooling and retooling the guest service experience - ensuring the wow experience every time
• Building business plans and executing with your leadership teams
• Understand the ebb's and flows of the restaurant and managing them well
• Ensuring the guest service experience is 2nd to none every day
• The GM and Chef are the face of the business in the community - you will be an important piece as the GM in training!

Key Requirements

• 3+ years of Leadership experience in full-service restaurants or bars as a Manager at all levels
• Proven leadership skills: desire to develop and motivate the people around you to always be their best
• Energetic and positive
• Hospitality and guest driven and focused
• Strong patience and communication skills
• Drive for continuous improvement
• Committed to being inclusive and embracing diversity
• Experience in leadership development an asset

Opportunities

With our company, you will have the chance to:

• Gain valuable leadership skills and experience
• Grow your career in our rapidly expanding company
• Cultivate your own development by working with senior leaders
• Attend leadership development seminars and conferences
• Growth into a GM in the future; a goal of 12-24 months
• Learn about opportunities for taking part in new restaurant opens across Canada and the USA