General Manager

The Press Club Grill; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health benefits

Dining discounts

Job summary

Standard Beer + Food in Raleigh seeks a results-oriented General Manager to lead service and kitchen teams, hiring, onboarding and training staff while ensuring an exceptional guest experience.

You will monitor health regulations, manage P&L and payroll, coordinate beverage program with the bar team, track inventory, and drive cost efficiency while building a positive team culture and maintaining our high standards of hospitality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years Restaurant GM experience in full-service, high-volume setting.
• Prior P&L experience required.
• Experience with private and public events.
• Certified in manager level food safety.
• Experience leading teams in guest service or production environments.
• Proficient in POS systems; Toast experience a plus.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with multitasking ability.
• Outstanding management, mentorship and training abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead hiring, onboarding, and training of service and kitchen staff.
• Monitor compliance with health regulations regarding food preparation and serving.
• Liaises with bar manager to coordinate beverage program and staff education.
• Oversee daily operations, including staff scheduling, payroll, and administrative tasks.
• Oversee service and kitchen staff to ensure productivity and operational efficiency.
• Handle staff personnel issues, discipline, and HR tasks.
• Provide monthly cost reports to the owner with suggestions to improve efficiency.
• Work with bookkeeping to track inventory and manage cash flow.
• Set the tone for a warm guest experience and lead by example.

Skills

Restaurant GM experience

P&L experience

Staff mentoring

Organized & detail-oriented

Leadership

Education

Manager-level food safety certification

Tools

Toast POS

Resy

Job description

Compensation

• $80,000- $100,000 total compensation
• Benefits package includes paid vacation, health benefits
• Dining discounts

At Standard Beer + Food, Raleigh’s favorite neighborhood eatery, we are committed to serving the Raleigh community by offering quality food, drinks and hospitality.

We are seeking an individual who is positive, self-motivated, and has a passion for quality food, beverage, and service. This candidate must be able to foster teamwork and the ability to skillfully navigate a variety of personalities. We are looking to hire someone who holds themselves to a high standard of excellence and finds fulfillment and motivation in people management and the guest experience.

Job Description

• Lead hiring, onboarding, and training of service and kitchen staff
• Monitor compliance with health and regulations regarding food preparation/serving and building maintenance/upkeep.
• Liaises with bar manager to coordinate, execute, and optimize beverage program and staff education
• Oversee daily operations, including staff scheduling, managing P&L, handling administrative tasks, opening & closing duties, and ensuring everything runs smoothly.
• Oversee both service and kitchen staff to ensure productivity and operational efficiency, including payroll, and tip distribution.
• Handle staff personnel issues, discipline, and HR tasks
• Provide monthly cost reports to the owner with suggestions to improve efficiency, cut costs, and increase profitability.
• Work with bookkeeping to track inventory, ensure record-keeping accuracy, and manage large sums of money.
• Set the tone for a warm and authentic guest experience, leading by example in service standards and professionalism.
• Address, mitigate, and resolve guest conflicts and handle service issues with a solution-focused approach
• Order supplies, track inventory, and ensure readiness for high-volume periods
• Maintain food, labor, and controllable costs within the company’s guidelines.
• Collaborate with the owner to ensure smooth onboarding, policy enforcement, and employee record management.
• Be proficient with the Toast and Resy, ensuring smooth transactions and troubleshooting as needed.
• Build team culture through training sessions, service education, and performance reviews.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years Restaurant General Manager experience in a full service, high volume environment required.
• Prior P&L experience required
• Experience with private and public events.
• Certified in manager level food safety.
• Experience leading teams in guest service or production environments
• Proficient in POS systems, with Toast experience a plus
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to multitask
• Outstanding management, mentorship, and training abilities
• Able to project manage and problem solve with attention to timeliness and meeting deadlines
• Ability to work well under pressure and be a calm problem-solver in a high volume environment

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person