General Manager

BelAir Cantina; Downer (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Three weeks of paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

ServSafe Manager certification

Licensing reimbursement

CPR, first aid, AED training

Professional development opportunities

People-focused culture

Job summary

BelAir Cantina seeks a hands-on General Manager to lead our Milwaukee-area restaurant, building a great team, delivering outstanding guest experiences, and driving strong business results. You’ll oversee operations, labor, food costs, guest service, and compliance while nurturing a positive culture and ongoing development of managers and staff.

This role requires 3+ years in restaurant management, GM experience preferred, a proactive leader who communicates clearly, and the ability to work days,

Qualifications

• 3+ years of restaurant management experience; GM experience preferred
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills
• Experience managing restaurant financial performance, including labor and food costs
• Excellent organization, communication, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to remain composed and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable transportation
• Bilingual skills are a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop restaurant management and hourly teams
• Create a positive, respectful, and accountable workplace culture
• Deliver hospitality and maintain high food and beverage standards
• Recruit, train, schedule, and retain team members
• Manage labor, costs, inventory, and other KPIs
• Ensure cleanliness, safety, licensing, and compliance
• Address guest concerns promptly and professionally
• Partner with leadership to achieve goals
• Conduct weekly management meetings and set priorities
• Occasional travel to other locations as needed

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Operations management

Budgeting

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree is a plus

Job description

General Manager – BelAir Cantina

Are you a restaurant leader who knows how to build a great team, deliver an unforgettable guest experience, and drive strong business results? We’re looking for an experienced General Manager to lead our BelAir Cantina team. This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who enjoys being present in the restaurant, developing people, and creating a workplace where team members and guests genuinely want to return.

What You’ll Do

As General Manager, you’ll have overall responsibility for the success of

the restaurant, including:

• Leading, coaching, and developing the restaurant management and hourly teams
• Creating a positive, respectful, and accountable workplace culture
• Delivering exceptional hospitality and consistently high food and beverage standards
• Recruiting, training, scheduling, and retaining great team members
• Managing labor, food costs, inventory, sales, and other key performance measures
• Maintaining restaurant cleanliness, safety, licensing, and operational compliance
• Addressing guest concerns promptly and professionally
• Partnering with company leadership to achieve restaurant and company goals
• Conducting weekly management meetings and communicating clear priorities
• Supporting other restaurant locations when occasional business needs arise

What We’re Looking For

Our ideal candidate is a confident and approachable leader who takes

ownership, communicates clearly, and knows how to bring out the best in a team.

Qualifications include:

• At least three years of restaurant management experience; General Manager experience preferred
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team-development skills
• Experience managing restaurant financial performance, including labor and food costs
• Excellent organization, communication, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to remain composed and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree is a plus
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Reliable transportation
• Bilingual skills are a plus

A current Wisconsin Food Manager Certification and local operator’s

license are preferred. We can assist the selected candidate with required

certifications and eligible licensing expenses.

Schedule and Work Environment

• Five-day workweek with two scheduled days off
• Approximately 45 or more hours per week, based on business needs
• Must have the flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• This is an in-person, hands-on restaurant leadership position
• Occasional travel to other company locations may be required

Benefits and Perks

We believe great leaders deserve to be supported both at work and outside

of it. Our benefits and perks include:

• Competitive salary
• Three weeks of paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance eligibility
• 401(k) with company match
• Supplemental benefit optionsGenerous team member discounts at all restaurants within our group
• PerkSpot employee discount program
• Five-day workweek with two scheduled days off
• Company-paid ServSafe Manager certification
• Reimbursement for required bartender or operator licensing
• Company-provided CPR, first aid, AED, and Narcan training
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement
• A people-focused culture that values hospitality, teamwork, and individual growth

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods, sometimes up to 10 hours
• Work actively throughout the restaurant and assist the team as needed
• Occasionally lift or move restaurant products and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds
• Meet the scheduling and physical demands of a busy restaurant operation

If you’re ready to take ownership of a restaurant, develop an outstanding team, and be part of a growing restaurant group, we’d love to meet you.

Born and raised in Milwaukee, BelAir Cantina is a Wisconsin staple with a tremendous lineup of tacos, mouthwatering margaritas, and more. Chef Noe mixes traditional Mexican cooking with unique flavors and techniques for a menu that’s deliciously different and full of fresh ingredients. The BelAir vibe is at once laid-back and full of energy - the perfect spot to gather. Inspired by authenticity, defined by innovation, BelAir brings warmth and sincerity to a dining experience like no other.