General Manager

True Food Kitchen; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/Unlimited PTO

Long Term Incentive Bonus Plan

Quarterly bonus

Health and Wellness Benefits

401K and matching

Dining discounts

Gym membership discount

Pet Insurance

Job summary

True Food Kitchen is seeking a restaurant manager in Nashville to oversee front-of-house and back-of-house operations while driving sales and profitability. You will work closely with the Executive Chef to maintain food quality, service standards and operational excellence during high-volume service periods.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in management within full-service, high-volume restaurants, with strong financial acumen and a track record in staff development and coaching.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a manager in a full-service, high-volume restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of financial aspects of business operations.
• Experience interviewing, hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and managing labor costs.

Responsibilities

• Partner with FOH and BOH management to maximize sales and profits through P&L, inventory and controllable cash.
• Run high-volume service periods from floor to expo to ensure quality, service and presentation meet standards.
• Lead FOH & BOH employees with the Executive Chef, including hiring, scheduling, training and development.
• Facilitate development channels for management and hourly staff.

Skills

People management

P&L management

Scheduling

Hiring & onboarding

Training & development

Job description

We believe that a life of purpose has the power to transform the world.

This isn't just a job - it's a chance to find your true purpose. We're a full-service restaurant collection with locations from coast to coast, known for serving nutrient-dense, thoughtfully crafted dishes for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

THE RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

• Partners with FOH and BOH management team to maximize sales and optimize profits through the management of P&L's, inventory and controllable cash to achieve forecasting and budget results.
• Runs high volume service periods from the floor or expo to ensure food quality, service, touching tables and presentation is up to TFK standards.
• Performs with BOH team, precise line checks and facility walks with proper follow up and documentation and participates with all EcoSure & Health inspections, ensuring a safe production environment.
• Manages all FOH & BOH employees, with Executive Chef, in accordance with TFK policies and applicable laws to include interviewing, hiring, on-boarding, scheduling, labor costs, training and development of employees; planning assigning and directing work; performance appraisals, rewarding and disciplining employees.
• Facilitates formal and informal channels of development for management and key hourly team members.

THE PERFECT PAIRING

• Are passionate about creating memorable dining experiences and exceeding guest expectations.
• Are resilient in stressful situations and always able to handle last minute requests.
• For more than 5 years, as a manager, you've been a key ingredient in the success of a full service, high-volume restaurant.
• Have expert knowledge and understanding of financial aspects of business operations.
• Are caring, self-motivated and exhibit an aptitude for leading, coaching, and driving excellence.

What You Can Look Forward To

• Flexible/Unlimited PTO
• Long Term Incentive Bonus Plan
• Competitive Compensation Package with quarterly bonus
• Health and Wellness Benefits (medical, dental, eye & more)
• FSA options for child care assistance
• Pet Insurance for your fur babies
• Gym membership discount
• Pre-paid legal support
• 401K and TRUE Matching
• Dining discounts and family meals
• Additional perks and discounts through Perkspot

True Food Kitchen is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.