General Manager

Board & Brew; Del Mar (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Board & Brew in Del Mar, CA seeks a General Manager to own the day-to-day performance of the restaurant, including sales, labor and food costs, while delivering a great guest experience.

You will lead Shift Supervisors, Kitchen Leads, and Bartenders, hire and develop staff, ensure compliance with health and safety standards, and drive local marketing to grow repeat visits.

Qualifications

• Experience running a high-volume restaurant
• Ability to manage labor, food, and beverage costs
• Proven track record developing and leading shift teams

Responsibilities

• Own the restaurant's P&L — sales, labor cost %, food cost %, and beverage cost %.
• Build and manage weekly schedules to hit labor targets while maintaining guest service.
• Hire, train, and develop Shift Supervisors, Kitchen Leads, Bartenders, and all team members.
• Maintain standards for speed, accuracy, cleanliness, and quality across shifts.
• Walk the floor during shifts, engage guests, resolve complaints, and ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Staff development

Guest service

Job description

Company Description

Board & Brew is a fast-casual restaurant brand known for quality sandwiches and craft beer, with roots in its original Del Mar location founded in 1979. The company focuses on a simple, value-driven menu built around fresh, in-house roasted meats, organic never-frozen chicken, and sauces made from scratch without preservatives or substitutes. Its signature, vegan and gluten-free “secret sauce” has a strong fan following and is a core part of the guest experience. Board & Brew has grown to 18 locations across Southern California and Arizona, with additional expansion planned. Team members join a culture that values consistency, quality, and memorable guest service.

General Manager Job Description

As aBoard & BrewGeneral Manager, you own the day-to-day performance of your restaurant — sales, cost controls, team, and guest experience. You are responsible for leading and developing the Shift Supervisors, Kitchen Leads, and Bartenders who run each shift, for hitting the restaurant's financial targets, and for making sure every guest gets a great experience, every visit.

• Own the restaurant's P&L — sales, labor cost %, food cost %, and beer/beverage cost %.
• Build and manage weekly schedules that hit labor targets without sacrificing guest service.
• Hire, train, and develop Shift Supervisors, Kitchen Leads, Bartenders, and all team members.
• Build a bench of leaders who can run a shift to standard without you in the building.
• Hold the team accountable to Board & Brew standards for speed, accuracy, cleanliness, and quality.
• Maintain full working knowledge of every position in the restaurant — Kitchen, Bar, Cashier, Expo — and step in when needed.
• Walk the floor during every shift, engage guests, and resolve complaints on the spot.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and responsible alcohol service (ABC) requirements at all times.
• Complete and review daily and weekly production, inventory, and accounting records.
• Place and manage vendor orders, and understand pars for food, beer, and supplies.
• Own opening/closing checklists and SOP compliance across all shifts and dayparts.
• Communicate and execute company-wide programs, promotions, and menu changes at the store level.
• Maintain accurate personnel records, scheduling records, and required certifications (food handler, alcohol service) for the team.
• Identify and act on opportunities to grow sales and build repeat guests, including local marketing and community engagement.
• Report equipment and facility issues promptly and manage repairs to minimize downtime.
• Fluent in Spanish is a big plus
• Most importantly, work hard, work fast, but have fun with it!!!

Physical Demands

• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Kneel and follow proper lifting procedures.
• Stand for extended periods during shifts.
• Ability to reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push, and pull items.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures, auditory and visual skills, and manual dexterity.

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.