General Manager

The Press Club Grill; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus potential

Employee discounts

Free meals

Vacation days (10 days)

Floating holidays

401k

Medical, dental, and vision

Job summary

The Press Club Grill in El Segundo, CA is seeking a dynamic General Manager to lead daily operations and elevate guest experiences. You will mentor teams, own P&L, and drive financial results while building cohesive, high-performing store leadership.

Join us to build a high-energy, guest-centric team through strategic leadership, training, and a commitment to excellence in service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of restaurant management experience with P&L responsibility.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends.
• Proven ability to lead, stabilize, and develop teams.
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations, financials, and guest service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Build, retain, and develop a high-performing team, supported by Assistant Managers.
• Mentorship: Act as a teacher, focusing on empowering and developing team members rather than taking on tasks solo.
• Financial Management: Budgeting, cost management, and P&L oversight.
• Sound Decision-Making: Make informed, strategic decisions that align with business goals and enhance team performance.
• Delegation: Effectively delegate responsibilities to team members to maximize operational efficiency.
• Employee Retention: Create an inclusive environment that values each team member, reducing turnover and strengthening team cohesion.
• Communication: Listen actively, handle feedback professionally, and maintain open communication channels with team members and leadership.
• Emotional Intelligence: Manage emotions effectively, fostering a positive workplace even under pressure.

Job description

About the Role

We’re seeking a dynamic General Manager to lead our team, oversee daily operations, and ensure an exceptional guest experience. This role calls for a visionary leader who builds and stabilizes cohesive teams, champions teaching over doing, and possesses the financial and operational insight to drive results.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive pay starting at $80,000 annually plus quarterly bonus potential
• Employee discounts and free meals
• 10 days paid vacation in the first year
• Floating Holidays
• 401k plan
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits

We are committed to your success and will provide a comprehensive training program of 8 weeks or more to build your skills in store leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

To ensure

• Team Leadership: Build, retain, and develop a high-performing team, supported by Assistant Managers, fostering stability and growth.
• Mentorship: Act as a teacher, focusing on empowering and developing team members rather than taking on tasks solo.
• Financial Management: Demonstrate a strong grasp of financials, including budgeting, cost management, and P&L oversight.
• Sound Decision-Making: Make informed, strategic decisions that align with business goals and enhance team performance.
• Delegation: Effectively delegate responsibilities to team members to maximize operational efficiency.
• Employee Retention: Create an inclusive environment that values each team member, reducing turnover and strengthening team cohesion.
• Communication: Listen actively, handle feedback professionally, and maintain open communication channels with team members and leadership.
• Emotional Intelligence: Manage emotions effectively, fostering a positive workplace even under pressure.

Qualifications and Desired Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of restaurant management experience, with direct responsibility for financial outcomes.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends
• Proven ability to lead, stabilize, and develop teams.
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations, financials, and guest service excellence.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Work Environment/ Physical Demands:

Typical restaurant environment where you will walk, bend and stand for periods of time, and be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.

Join us if you’re ready to build, lead, and inspire a team that thrives on excellence!