General Manager

Benihana; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining discounts & onsite meals

Career development

Paid sick time (state-regulated)

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter & dependent care benefits

Job summary

Benihana in Monterey, CA is seeking a dynamic General Manager to lead daily restaurant operations, drive guest satisfaction, and oversee financial performance. You will uphold our brand standards, mentor a diverse team, and foster a fast-paced, hospitality-driven environment.

With 8+ years in high-volume dining, you will manage budgets, set sales goals, and partner with leaders to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of leadership experience in high-volume, full-service dining.
• Proven track record of driving sales and managing budgets.
• Strong business acumen, financial expertise, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of managers and hourly staff to deliver an exceptional guest experience.
• Uphold THE ONE GROUP's world-class service and hospitality standards.
• Oversee all restaurant functions, including business strategy, marketing, and risk management.
• Maintain compliance with corporate policies, food safety standards, and health regulations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Sales & budgeting

Financial acumen

Guest engagement

High-energy environment

POS systems

Tools

MICROS

Aloha POS

OpenTable

Job description

Why Join Our Team?

• Industry-LeadingCompensation:
  • Upto 25% of the base salary in performance-based bonuses
  • $24Kannually in monthly kicker bonuses
• ComprehensiveBenefits Package
  • Medical,Dental, and Vision Insurance for Full Time Restaurant Employees. PartTime Employees are not eligible for health benefits.
  • VoluntaryShort Term Disability Insurance - Employee Paid.
  • Voluntaryaccident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance - Employee paid.
  • Traditionaland Roth 401(k) Plan - All Employees
• ExclusivePerks & Growth Opportunities
  • EmployeeDining Discounts and/or Complimentary Onsite Meals
  • CareerDevelopment & Limitless Growth Opportunities
  • Ifyou reside in Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts,Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, or Washington,D.C., you are entitled to Paid Sick Time in accordance with state andlocal regulations.
  • PaidTime Off
  • EmployeeAssistance Program (EAP)
  • Commuterand Dependent Care Benefits

What You'll Do:

As the General Manager, you will be the driving force behinddaily operations, team leadership, and financial performance. You will beresponsible for maintaining our brand standards, guest satisfaction, and adynamic, high-energy environment while also ensuring profitability andefficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Operations Leadership

• Leadand inspire a team of managers and hourly staff to deliver an exceptionalguest experience
• UpholdTHE ONE GROUP's world-class service and hospitality standards
• Overseeall restaurant functions, including business strategy, marketing, and riskmanagement
• Maintaincompliance with corporate policies, food safety standards, and healthregulations

Team Development & Staffing

• Recruit,hire, and onboard top-tier talent to support a high-performance culture
• Coach,train, and mentor team members to drive excellence and career growth
• Conductregular performance evaluations and team-building initiatives

Financial & Business Performance

• Monitorsales, labor, and operating costs to maximize profitability
• Developmarketing initiatives and networking strategies to increase guest trafficand sales
• Setand execute sales forecasts, budget goals, and profitability strategies
• Ensurecompliance with all financial reporting and cost management standards

What We're Looking For:

8+ years of leadership experience inhigh-volume, full-service dining (steakhouse or upscale dining preferred)

A proven track record of driving sales, managing budgets, and leadingsuccessful teams

Strong business acumen, financial expertise, and decision-making skills

A passion for hospitality, guest engagement, and high-energy environments

Tech-savvy with experience in restaurantPOS systems (MICROS, Aloha, OpenTable, etc.)

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy restaurant atmosphere

Ready to Lead the Best in Vibe Dining?

This is more than a job- it's a career opportunity withlimitless potential in an expanding global brand.

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