General Manager

True Food Kitchen; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/Unlimited PTO

Long Term Incentive Bonus Plan

Quarterly bonus

Health and Wellness Benefits

FSA for childcare

Pet Insurance

Gym membership discount

Pre-paid legal support

401K with matching

Dining discounts and family meals

Perkspot discounts

Job summary

True Food Kitchen in Austin, TX is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead both FOH and BOH operations, ensuring peak service during busy periods while safeguarding quality and brand standards. You will manage labor, scheduling, and training, and drive profitability through strong financial oversight.

The role requires a proven track record in managing high-volume dining programs, a passion for excellent guest experiences, and the ability to coach and develop a team across departments.

Qualifications

• Manages P&L and operating budgets to maximize profitability.
• Leads front-of-house and back-of-house teams to deliver high-volume service.
• Experience hiring, onboarding, scheduling and coaching staff; strong labor cost control.
• Deep understanding of financials and operations in full-service restaurants.

Responsibilities

• Partner with FOH and BOH to optimize profits and forecast budgets.
• Oversee high-volume service periods ensuring quality, service and presentation meet standards.
• Lead and develop employees, conduct performance reviews and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

P&L management

Team leadership

Hiring & onboarding

Budgeting

Guest experience focus

Job description

We believe that a life of purpose has the power to transform the world.

This isn't just a job - it's a chance to find your true purpose. We’re a full-service restaurant collection with locations from coast to coast, known for serving nutrient-dense, thoughtfully crafted dishes for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

THE RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

• Partners with FOH and BOH management team to maximize sales and optimize profits through the management of P&L’s, inventory and controllable cash to achieve forecasting and budget results.
• Runs high volume service periods from the floor or expo to ensure food quality, service, touching tables and presentation is up to TFK standards.
• Performs with BOH team, precise line checks and facility walks with proper follow up and documentation and participates with all EcoSure & Health inspections, ensuring a safe production environment.
• Manages all FOH & BOH employees, with Executive Chef, in accordance with TFK policies and applicable laws to include interviewing, hiring, on-boarding, scheduling, labor costs, training and development of employees; planning assigning and directing work; performance appraisals, rewarding and disciplining employees.
• Facilitates formal and informal channels of development for management and key hourly team members.

THE PERFECT PAIRING

• Are passionate about creating memorable dining experiences and exceeding guest expectations.
• Are resilient in stressful situations and always able to handle last minute requests.
• For more than 5 years, as a manager, you’ve been a key ingredient in the success of a full service, high-volume restaurant.
• Have expert knowledge and understanding of financial aspects of business operations.
• Are caring, self-motivated and exhibit an aptitude for leading, coaching, and driving excellence.

WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO

• Flexible/Unlimited PTO
• Long Term Incentive Bonus Plan
• Competitive Compensation Package with quarterly bonus
• Health and Wellness Benefits (medical, dental, eye & more)
• FSA options for child care assistance
• Pet Insurance for your fur babies
• Gym membership discount
• Pre-paid legal support
• 401K and TRUE Matching
• Dining discounts and family meals
• Additional perks and discounts through Perkspot

You could be just what we need! We believe strongly in creating supportive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, True Food Kitchen is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.