General Manager

Summer House Santa Monica; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Quarterly Bonus

Paid Time Off - Holidays, Personal, &

401(k)

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life, Accident Protection & Critical/

Domestic Partner Benefits

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Summer House Santa Monica, Lincoln Park, is seeking a General Manager to lead daily operations and support long-term growth. The role focuses on guest satisfaction, financial performance, and staff development in a high-volume, California-inspired concept.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in restaurant management and 3+ years as GM in full-service dining, with strong leadership and cost-control skills. Benefits include compensation, training, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of restaurant management experience.
• 3+ years of GM experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Skilled in leading and developing teams.
• Experienced with inventory and BOH systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct all facets of a restaurant’s business daily.
• Assist with training, HR and administrative duties; support financials and reporting.
• Oversee opening and closing shifts to ensure a top guest and employee experience.
• Provide guidance to hourly and management teams embodying our Culture of Caring.
• Help manage costs, drive sales and support financial goals.

Skills

Restaurant management

Leadership

Team development

Inventory control

HR support

Tools

BOH systems

Job description

Summer House Santa Monica offers a California-inspired, chef-driven menu that includes simple ingredients sourced from local grower partnerships and sustainable products with a heavy focus on vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.

Overview

Summer House Santa Monica, Lincoln Park, is Hiring Now: GENERAL MANAGER / GM

Lettuce is looking for a General Manager with 2 years of GM experience. We reward our teams with benefits, career-long training and growth opportunities.

A Few of Our Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Quarterly Bonus
• Paid Time Off - including Paid Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation
• 401(k)
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• Restaurant Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program - focusing on a commitment to mental health & wellness

Why Work With Lettuce?

Lettuce is a culinary-driven restaurant company with a genuine commitment to our people: we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at over 90 locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. We proudly serve guests at more than 55 concepts ranging from fast casual to fine dining restaurants. We participate in E-Verify.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct all facets of a restaurant’s business, ensuring effective and efficient day-to-day and long-term operations
• Assist with training, recruiting, HR and administrative duties; assist and financials / statement preparation; and assist the GM with customer service inquiries
• Organize, run and supervise smooth and efficient daily opening and closing shifts, ensuring an exceptional guest and employee experience
• Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering our Culture of Caring
• Respond immediately and effectively to guest and employee needs and feedback
• Assist GM in managing costs, driving sales and growing the business in support of financial goals
• Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed
• Perform regular and ad hoc inventories of food, beverage and restaurant supplies and track high cost items; place food, beverage and restaurant supply orders; and accept and inspect deliveries
• Model and promote teamwork across all teams
• Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy
• Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed
• Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds

Qualifications

• 5+ years of restaurant management experience
• 3+ years of GM experience in a full-service restaurant
• Skilled in leading and developing teams
• Experienced with inventory and BOH systems

Salary Range

USD $75,000.00 - USD $100,000.00 /Yr.