General Manager

Evviva Trattoria; Hanover (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Evviva-Trattoria in Hanover, MA is seeking a General Manager to oversee all restaurant operations and drive business growth through diverse channels.

You will own budgeting, P&L, inventory, payroll, staff training, and daily procedures, while maintaining safety standards and delivering exceptional guest experiences. This role requires hands-on leadership, weekly management meetings, and the ability to coach and motivate a team toward continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Budgeting and financial projection abilities.
• Understanding of P&L and budget variances.
• Monthly inventory and cost control oversight.
• Reviewing invoices and payroll for compliance.
• Strong leadership and staff development capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all restaurant operations and drive business growth.
• Write and manage budgets and projections; implement corrective actions as needed.
• Manage P&L, inventory, invoices, and payroll to meet standards and budgets.
• Lead weekly manager meetings and develop staff through training and performance reviews.
• Ensure safe money handling, maintain records, and oversee compliance with government wage standards.

Skills

Budgeting

P&L understanding

Inventory management

Payroll review

Cash handling

Leadership

Staff development/training

New hire orientation

Operational oversight

Job description

The General Manager’s role is to oversee all restaurant operations and builds the business through many avenues.

Your duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Writes weekly/yearly budgets and projections; implements corrective action when there are variances.
• Understands P&L and declining budgets.
• Conducts monthly inventory; reviews preliminary financial results, actual vs budget.
• Reviews invoices on a daily basis.
• Reviews payroll prior to submission and verifies employees’ wages met government standards.
• Follows up with management regarding progressive discipline and updated employee files.
• Responsible for safe money handling, keeps records of cash on hand.
• Has community involvement; chamber, clubs, schools, events, LSM.
• Holds weekly manager meetings and has an agenda planned.
• Conducts management performance reviews, and writes developmental plans.
• Maintains a balanced manager schedule.
• Responsible for new hire orientation and oversees training program.
• Energizes and motivates employees.
• Leads by example.
• Oversees all daily operation procedures.
• Oversees all AOR’s to completion.
• Oversees repairs and maintenance budget vs actual.
• Has current ServSafe, Choke Saver, Allergy and TIPS certifications.
• Perform monthly inventory accurately and efficiently enter in YD. Analyze to create better results.
• Hold knowledge and understanding of all the software programs Evviva uses. Should be readily available to coach staff when needed.