General Manager

The Attic; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Gym reimbursement

Cell phone reimbursement

Dining allowance

Paid time off

Leadership development

Growth opportunities

Job summary

The Attic, a long-standing full-service restaurant in Long Beach, California, is seeking an experienced General Manager who wants to be on the floor, lead from the front, and drive sales through hospitality and team development.

We operate seven days a week with breakfast, lunch, and dinner; the incoming GM will oversee day-to-day operations, coach managers and staff, and partner with ownership on growth initiatives. Transition from longtime GM ensures structured onboarding.

Qualifications

• Significant full-service restaurant management experience.
• Proven ability to drive sales and guest satisfaction.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Comfort with P&L and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of a high-volume full-service restaurant.
• Maintain floor presence during peak service.
• Coach and develop managers and staff.
• Drive sales through hospitality, local marketing, events.
• Oversee kitchen and bar operations and ensure compliance.
• Ensure cleanliness, safety, and facility maintenance.

Skills

Floor leadership

Staff development

Guest relations

P&L management

High-volume operations

Tools

POS systems

Labor scheduling

Inventory management

Vendor relations

Job description

The Attic is a full service restaurant located in Long Beach, California. Established in 2012, The Attic has been recognized by the Michelin Guide for five consecutive years and has become a well established part of the Long Beach dining community.

We are open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, offering a full bar and chef inspired food in a high volume, hospitality driven environment.

We are looking for an experienced General Manager who wants to be on the floor, lead from the front, develop a strong team, and understands how to drive sales and grow the business. We want a leader who is present, engaged with guests and employees, and takes ownership of the restaurant's performance.

This is a unique opportunity because the position is currently held by our longtime General Manager, who has been with us for 14 years. He will be transitioning into another leadership role within one of our other concepts, allowing for a structured transition and proper training for the incoming GM.

Duties & Responsibilities

General Manager | The Attic

Long Beach, California

The Attic is a full service restaurant located in Long Beach, California. Established in 2012, The Attic has been recognized by the Michelin Guide for five consecutive years and has become a well established part of the Long Beach dining community.

We are open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, offering a full bar and chef inspired food in a high volume, hospitality driven environment.

We are looking for an experienced General Manager who wants to be on the floor, lead from the front, develop a strong team, and understands how to drive sales and grow the business. We want a leader who is present, engaged with guests and employees, and takes ownership of the restaurant's performance.

This is a unique opportunity because the position is currently held by our longtime General Manager, who has been with us for 14 years. He will be transitioning into another leadership role within one of our other concepts, allowing for a structured transition and proper training for the incoming GM.

• Lead the day to day operations of a high volume, full service restaurant
• Maintain a strong presence on the floor during peak service periods
• Lead, coach, develop, and hold managers and team members accountable
• Create a culture focused on hospitality, teamwork, consistency, and guest satisfaction
• Recruit, train, retain, and develop high performing employees
• Drive sales through exceptional hospitality, local marketing, events, and community involvement
• Identify opportunities to increase traffic, average check, repeat business, and overall revenue
• Manage labor, scheduling, food costs, beverage costs, and controllable expenses
• Understand and manage the restaurant's P&L and key operating metrics
• Work closely with the Chef and kitchen leadership to maintain food quality, consistency, and execution
• Oversee bar operations and ensure responsible alcohol service and compliance
• Maintain high standards for cleanliness, organization, safety, and facility maintenance
• Handle guest concerns professionally and use feedback to improve operations
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and applicable California labor, health, and safety requirements
• Conduct manager meetings, employee meetings, training, and performance reviews
• Develop managers and team members for future leadership opportunities
• Work directly with ownership and senior leadership on restaurant performance and growth initiatives

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys the restaurant business and understands that great operators are visible.

The ideal candidate has significant full service restaurant management experience, understands high volume operations, is comfortable managing financial performance, and knows how to build a team that delivers great hospitality consistently.

Most importantly, we want someone who thinks like an operator, not just a manager. Someone who understands how to drive business while protecting the culture and reputation we've built since 2012.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes:

• Competitive base salary
• Performance based bonus package
• Full benefits
• Gym reimbursement
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Research & Development dining allowance
• Paid time off
• Leadership development and growth opportunities

This is a long term leadership opportunity for someone who wants to take ownership of an established restaurant while becoming part of a growing hospitality company.