General Manager - Operations (F&B Industry)

Lagunilla & Co.; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Claritas is seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee day-to-day operations across multiple restaurant locations in Metro Manila. You will lead and develop Store Managers, build robust SOPs, and drive profitability through strict cost controls and scalable processes.

You will partner with marketing, ensure guest satisfaction, and prepare for expansion from 4 stores to 8+ stores. Strong leadership and a track record of operational excellence are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-10 years of restaurant operations management experience.
• Experience managing multiple restaurant locations.
• Background in casual dining, fast casual, or restaurant groups preferred.
• Strong understanding of restaurant financials and P&L management.
• Proven experience implementing systems, controls, SOPs, and operational processes.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and people development skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and execution-focused.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across all restaurant locations and commissary.
• Lead, mentor, coach, and develop Store Managers, Assistant Managers, and key team members.
• Build, document, and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports.
• Drive profitability through effective management of food cost, labor cost, and operating expenses.
• Work closely with the marketing team to ensure successful promotions and campaigns.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, service, cleanliness, and hospitality.
• Lead operational readiness for new store openings and expansion to 8+ stores.

Skills

Operations management

P&L management

Leadership

People development

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

About Claritas

Claritas is the next generation professional services firm. Our services and solutions are tailored to the needs of start-ups and enterprise companies in Southeast Asia and beyond.

About the Client

Our client is a fast-growing F&B chain with stores in BGC and Makati. They currently operate four branches in Metro Manila.

We are looking for a General Manager - Operations

We are looking for an experienced, hands-on General Manager to oversee day-to-day operations, develop our people, build systems and controls, improve profitability, and help scale the business as we continue to grow.

Key Responsibilities

Operations Leadership

• Oversee daily operations across all restaurant locations and commissary.
• Ensure consistent execution of food quality, service standards, cleanliness, and guest experience.
• Conduct regular store visits, audits, and operational reviews.
• Identify operational issues and implement solutions quickly and effectively.
• Drive operational excellence across all locations.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, coach, and develop Store Managers, Assistant Managers, and key team members.
• Build a culture of accountability, hospitality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and coaching sessions.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, training, and leadership development.
• Develop future leaders within the organization.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Build, document, and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Establish systems and controls that support operational consistency and growth.
• Improve workflows, communication, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and government regulations.
• Create scalable processes capable of supporting future expansion.

Reporting & Accountability

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports.
• Track key metrics including sales, covers, labor cost, food cost, inventory, guest satisfaction, and profitability.
• Lead weekly operations meetings and review performance with management.
• Hold managers accountable to performance goals and operational standards.

Financial Performance & Controls

• Drive profitability through effective management of food cost, labor cost, and operating expenses.
• Review store P&Ls and implement action plans to improve results.
• Strengthen inventory controls, purchasing procedures, cash handling, and loss prevention systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve margins and reduce waste.

Marketing & Sales Execution

• Work closely with the marketing team to ensure successful execution of promotions and campaigns.
• Develop local store marketing initiatives to drive traffic and sales.
• Ensure all promotional activities are properly implemented at store level.
• Analyze sales trends and recommend initiatives to improve performance.

Guest Experience & Quality Assurance

• Maintain high standards of food quality, service, cleanliness, and hospitality.
• Monitor guest feedback, online reviews, and customer satisfaction.
• Implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct regular quality assurance audits across all stores.

Growth & Expansion

• Lead operational readiness for new store openings.
• Assist with manpower planning, recruitment, training, and opening schedules.
• Support the expansion of the business from 4 stores to 8+ stores.
• Ensure the commissary and support functions are prepared for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-10 years of restaurant operations management experience.
• Experience managing multiple restaurant locations.
• Background in casual dining, fast casual, or restaurant groups preferred.
• Strong understanding of restaurant financials and P&L management.
• Proven experience implementing systems, controls, SOPs, and operational processes.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and people development skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and execution-focused.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Success Metrics

• Achievement of sales and profitability targets.
• Food cost and labor cost maintained within company targets.
• Strong store audit and compliance scores.
• Improved guest satisfaction and online review ratings.
• Effective development and retention of managers and staff.
• Timely and successful opening of new locations.
• Accurate and consistent operational reporting.
• Improved systems, controls, and operational efficiency across the organization.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role in a growing restaurant group and help build the foundation for long-term expansion. The successful candidate will work directly with ownership and have a meaningful impact on the future growth of the business.

One thing I would add: make the title "General Manager - Operations" and include "Reports Directly to the President/Owners". Strong candidates like knowing they have real authority and a direct line to decision-makers.