Barbecue Restaurant GM: Lead Ops & Community Growth

Socket.dev; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is seeking a hands-on Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations in Dallas, ensuring exceptional guest experience and quality. You will coach a team, manage labor and inventory, and drive sales within the local community.

The role emphasizes building relationships with local businesses and organizations, developing catering opportunities, and promoting Dickey’s through events and partnerships. Strong leadership and hospitality passion are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant management experience required.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities with a track record of performance.
• Experience managing labor, inventory, food costs, and cash handling.
• Sales-minded with success in community outreach and local partnerships.
• Excellent communication, organization, and initiative.
• Passion for hospitality and delivering outstanding guest experiences.
• Flexible availability to meet restaurant needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily restaurant operations and ensure high quality food, service, and guest experience.
• Recruit, train, coach, schedule, and develop restaurant team members.
• Manage labor, food costs, inventory, cash controls, and KPI performance.
• Maintain food safety and operational standards in line with policies.
• Drive sales and KPIs through community marketing and local outreach.
• Build relationships with local businesses, schools, organizations, hotels, and groups.
• Generate catering opportunities via outreach and events.
• Promote the Dickey’s brand through grassroots marketing and partnerships.
• Address guest concerns quickly with a positive, solutions-focused approach.

Skills

Leadership

Team coaching

Guest experience

Operations management

Labor management

Inventory control

Food cost control

Sales outreach

Community relations

Job description

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is seeking a hands-on Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations in Dallas, ensuring exceptional guest experience and quality. You will coach a team, manage labor and inventory, and drive sales within the local community.

The role emphasizes building relationships with local businesses and organizations, developing catering opportunities, and promoting Dickey’s through events and partnerships. Strong leadership and hospitality passion are essential.