General Manager

BelAir Cantina

Green Bay (WI)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Paid time off
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Employee discounts
ServSafe Manager certification
Professional development
Team member discounts

Job summary

BelAir Cantina in Wisconsin is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead our restaurant team, deliver outstanding guest experiences, and drive strong business results. You will coach the management and hourly teams, manage labor and costs, ensure safety and quality, and partner with leadership to achieve restaurant goals.

This is a hands-on, in-person leadership role focused on hospitality and people development.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years restaurant management experience; GM experience preferred
  • Experience managing financial performance including labor and food costs
  • Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills
  • Ability to lead in a fast-paced environment and make sound decisions

Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, and develop the restaurant management and hourly teams
  • Create a positive workplace culture with accountability
  • Deliver exceptional hospitality and high food/beverage standards
  • Recruit, train, schedule, and retain staff
  • Manage labor, food costs, inventory, and other KPIs
  • Maintain cleanliness, safety, licensing, and compliance
  • Address guest concerns promptly and professionally
  • Partner with leadership to achieve goals and communicate priorities
  • Conduct weekly management meetings and coordinate cross-location support

Skills

Leadership
Coaching
Team development
Financial management
Operations
Communication
Problem solving
Adaptability
Bilingual

Education

High school diploma or equivalent
College degree (preferred)

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 options
  • Generous 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.

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