General Manager

Castaway Burbank; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Vacation pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Lifestyle Spending Account

Dining package

401k with match

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Education assistance

Employee assistance program

Management referral program

Job summary

Castaway Burbank is seeking a dynamic General Manager to oversee all restaurant operations, drive revenue, and lead a high-performance team. The role requires strong leadership and a proven track record in managing budgets, guest satisfaction, and staff development in a fast-paced setting.

You will mentor staff, implement sales strategies, monitor costs, and ensure adherence to food safety and sanitation standards while upholding Castaway’s commitment to a 5-star experience for guests and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in full-service restaurant management at a high-volume venue.
• Minimum 2 years in a General Manager role or above.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, analyze financial reports, and make data-driven decisions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guest satisfaction by maintaining high-quality food, service, and ambiance.
• Lead day-to-day operations, including staff management, customer service, and financial performance.
• Hire, train, and mentor staff to build a motivated team.
• Develop and implement strategies to drive sales and profitability.
• Monitor inventory, budgets, and costs to meet financial goals.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Foster a positive work environment and uphold company values.
• Address customer complaints professionally and promptly.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Data-driven decisions

Job description

# General ManagerCastaway - Burbank, CA 91501Start Date 09/29/2026## OverviewSalary Range$140,000.00 - $160,000.00 SalaryPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftAny## Description**Company Overview:**Named one of Travel + Leisure's \"Best Date Spots in America\", Castaway has curated a whole new dining experience where everyone, including our employees, feels like a star. Our seasonally-inspired menu features interesting cuts of meats from top-notch butchers, a raw bar, vegetable-centric sides, and build-it-yourself charcuterie boards. Castaway has received various notable accolades, including being named one of the top \"Most Romantic Restaurants in LA\" by Thrillist, LA Weekly, Gayot, Yelp, Open Table and NBC. Our mission at Castaway is to always innovate and consistently deliver a 5 star experience for our teams, guests, and community. SRC prides itself on growth from within, collaboration, teamwork, and creating a positive work environment. We look forward to adding our next valued team member!**General Manager**Our mission is to always innovate and consistently deliver a 5 star experience for our teams, guests, and community. SRC prides itself on growth from within, collaboration, teamwork, and creating a positive work environment. We look forward to adding our next valued team member!**Top-notch Benefits:*** Competitive salary* Quarterly bonus plan* Benefits including vacation pay, medical, dental and vision insurance* Lifestyle Spending Account, this benefit supports you and your family in numerous ways such as through gym memberships, child care, groceries, student loans & more!* Company dining package with allotted spending amount each month* Variety of Supplemental Benefit Plans for life's unknowns* 401k with annual employer match after 12 months* Employer paid life Insurance throughout the length of employment* Paid/Floating holidays for 5 major holidays* Education Assistance Program (EdAP) for hospitality related education growth* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to assist with work life balance* Management Referral Program with up to a $4,000 payout for qualifying management positionsPay: $ 140,000-$160,000 / year plus bonus**Job Summary:**We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven General Manager to oversee all aspects of our restaurant's operations. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing high-volume restaurants, ensuring excellent customer service, and driving revenue growth.## Qualifications**Key Responsibilities:*** + Ensure high levels of guest satisfaction by maintaining high-quality food, service, and ambiance. + Lead and manage day-to-day restaurant operations, including staff management, customer service, and financial performance. + Hire, train, and mentor staff to build a motivated and effective team. + Develop and implement strategies to drive sales and profitability. + Monitor and control inventory, budgets, and costs to achieve financial goals. + Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations. + Foster a positive work environment and uphold company values and standards. + Handle customer complaints and feedback professionally and efficiently.**Qualifications:*** 5+ years of experience in full-service restaurant management, preferably in a high-volume setting, with a minimum of 2 years in a GM role or above.* Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.* Proven ability to manage budgets, analyze financial reports, and make data-driven decisions.* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.* Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.* Passion for hospitality and a commitment to excellence.**Physical Demands:**Must be able to walk and stand for hours at a time, lift and carry up to 25 lbs.***Disclaimer:*** *The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; and is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.**We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize that people are our finest asset. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion or belief, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or sexual orientation or any other classification protected by law.**Specialty Restaurants Corporation maintains a drug free workplace. The Company will consider for employment qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal law.*