General Manager

Socket.dev; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Wages paid weekly

401k savings plans

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Motek, part of the Happy Corner Hospitality collective, seeks a General Manager to command daily restaurant operations, aligning front‑ and back‑of‑house teams with brand standards and financial targets.

You will lead staff, optimize service quality, and drive guest satisfaction while maintaining cost controls and growth initiatives. Strong leadership and hospitality expertise are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of leadership experience managing high‑volume, fast‑paced front‑of‑house restaurant operations.
• Degree in hospitality, business, or equivalent professional experience preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of service standards, guest experience, and regulatory compliance; enforce policies.
• Proven experience managing budgets, labor, inventory, and operating costs to meet financial goals.
• Ability to plan staffing, scheduling, and team productivity while maintaining service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day restaurant operations, ensuring smooth front‑ and back‑of‑house performance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop floor managers and staff.
• Maintain the highest quality of service and guest experience.
• Develop and implement risk management and mitigation strategies.
• Monitor budgets, COS, labor, and operating cash flow.
• Forecast sales and profitability, and report variances to leadership.
• Drive sales growth through marketing initiatives and staff incentives.
• Ensure compliance with company mandates and daily reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Staffing

Marketing

Bilingual

Education

Hospitality degree preferred

Job description

Description

Motek, a part of Happy Corner Hospitality collective, is a Mediterranean concept restaurant. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and culinary experiences to our valued customers. Our commitment to excellence extends to every aspect of our operations.

Position Summary

As General Manager, you will have full accountability for the restaurant’s daily operations, overseeing both front and back‑of‑house teams. You will ensure exceptional guest experiences through consistent execution of brand standards, operational excellence, and financial performance, while cultivating a positive, motivated, and high‑performing team culture. This role requires strong leadership, sound business judgment, and a genuine passion for hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day restaurant operations, ensuring smooth front‑and back‑of‑house performance
• Manage, lead, and mentor floor managers and staff
• Maintain service at the highest quality standards
• Develop and implement risk management and mitigation strategies
• Maintain and track all corporate mandates and daily reports
• Analyze staffing needs, create staffing plans, and identify growth opportunities
• Interview, screen, and recruit job applicants
• Coach and train management staff to maximize performance
• Ensure team performance, including morale, productivity, and fiscal responsibility
• Monitor operational activities and expenses
• Assist in setting and tracking sales forecasts and profitability reports
• Keep C‑suite leadership informed of sales performance and key operational issues
• Drive sales growth through marketing initiatives, networking, and staff incentives
• Manage budgeted revenues, cost of sales (COS), labor, supplies, and operating cash flow (OCF)
• Review monthly profit and loss statements and take action on variances

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Wages paid weekly.
• Growth opportunity.
• 401k savings plans.
• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance available for election at low cost.
• Employee discounts.

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of leadership experience managing high-volume, fast-paced front-of-house restaurant operations
• Degree in hospitality, business, or equivalent professional experience preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of service standards, guest experience, and regulatory compliance, with the ability to consistently enforce policies
• Proven experience managing budgets, labor, inventory, and operational costs to achieve financial goals
• Ability to plan staffing, scheduling, and team productivity while maintaining exceptional service standards
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail across service quality, operational processes, and team performance
• Effective communicator with a collaborative, team-oriented leadership style
• Experience with marketing, sales initiatives, and strategies to increase revenue is a plus
• Bilingual proficiency is a plus

If you’re passionate about hospitality and committed to creating exceptional guest experiences, we'd love to hear from you!