General Manager

Pluckers Wing Bar; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance for managers

Paid vacation up to 20 days

Free meals

Job summary

Pluckers Wing Bar in Texas seeks dynamic General Managers to lead busy restaurants, driving profitability, staff oversight, and guest satisfaction in a fast-paced setting.

With a robust training program and clear paths to area management, benefits include health coverage for managers, vacation time, and free meals. Expect meaningful bonuses tied to store performance and expansion plans across Texas.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in fast-paced restaurant settings.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to drive sales.
• Ability to train and develop staff.

Responsibilities

• Own the restaurant's financial performance by managing labor, reviewing profit-and-loss results, controlling costs, reducing waste, forecasting and driving sales.
• Brand representation and guest relationships—engage with guests and ensure memorable experiences to encourage repeat visits.
• Service regulation compliance—uphold alcoholic beverage regulations and safety standards.
• Inventory, purchasing, and maintenance—manage stock, equipment, and repairs as needed.
• Food quality and safety—maintain cleanliness and recipe execution standards.
• Staff development and coaching—recruit, train, and mentor team members and managers.

Job description

Tired of reading these employment ads and wondering where the RIGHT opportunity is for you? Here are the simple reasons you WANT to work at Pluckers.

We have among the best pay and benefits in the restaurant business:

• Our best GM's will earn over $200,000 in 2026.
• General Managers earn a base salary of $75,000-$80,000.
• General Managers earn a short-term monthly bonus as well as an annual long-term bonus. This bonus is based on store sales and profits that provide the opportunity to earn another $35,000-$150,000 per year. 80% of our General Managers earn $145,000/year on average!
• Our health insurance is among the best in the industry, and we cover 100% of health, dental, and vision for all of our managers. Our health benefits have an annual value of $7,500!
• Up to 20 days paid vacation/personal days off every year.
• Free meals at Pluckers - $3,900 annual value!

We offer real opportunities for growth and advancement that are only limited by you:

• We are opening 20 new restaurants across Texas over the next four years. That means we will need 20 new General Managers and120 new Assistant Managers.
• There will be no better restaurant management opportunity than at Pluckers. Because we are opening so many restaurants, you could become a General Manager within 6-12 months.
• As we expand, we are also looking for individuals capable of developing into an Area Manager role within 2-5 years. Our Area Managers earn$175,000-$400,000/year,depending on the number of restaurants they oversee.
• Before you can be eligible to become an Area Manager, you will first complete our 16-week training program, gain hands-on experience as an Assistant General Manager, then master the General Manager role. Our Assistant General Managers earn $100,000 on average with our top AGMs earning up to $130,000. The process of becoming an Area Manager takes 18 months at minimum.

We provide comprehensive, thorough training designed to set you up for success:

• Our 16-week Coach training program, known as Pluckers University, will teach you everything you need to know about our culture, expectations, and the Pluckers Way.
• We pride ourselves on our training and development programs - if you have the work ethic and smarts to be successful, we will make sure you have an amazing career with us.

We have a company culture like no other, centered around our people-first mindset:

• Pluckers is based in Austin and has been named the Best Restaurant to Work For five times and has finished in the Top 25 Businesses Overall to Work For by the Austin Business Journal.
• At Pluckers, we call our management team Coaches. They aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty and step in when necessary. They work to better those around them and help their employees be the best they can be.
• We invest in the professional and personal growth of all our employees. We provide invaluable, ongoing Leadership Development Programs to all Coaches.

If you're still reading this and are ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you.

• Restaurant profitability - You'll own the restaurant's financial performance by managing labor, reviewing profit-and-loss results, controlling costs, reducing waste, forecasting and driving sales, and making smart decisions that help your team win.
• Brand representation & guest relationships - You'll stay active on the floor, gather guest feedback, resolve concerns quickly, and help create the kind of experience that keeps guests coming back for more.
• Service regulation compliance - You'll help keep the restaurant running responsibly by upholding alcoholic beverage regulations, coaching the team on proper service standards, and addressing issues quickly.
• Inventory, purchasing, and maintenance - You'll keep the restaurant shift-ready by managing inventory and equipment inspections, purchasing food and supplies, and coordinating repairs and maintenance as needed.
• Food quality & safety - You'll make sure every guest gets great food by upholding standards for cleanliness, food safety, recipe execution, and overall operations.
• Staff development & coaching - You'll hire, train, coach, and oversee the development of team members and managers through clear feedback, accountability, and support for their growth.

What to Expect:

• This is not your typical General Manager role. Our GMs actively work alongside their staff and management team to maintain high standards of service and operation - they lead from the front, not from the office.
• Most of your time will be spent in an active restaurant environment, including guest-facing areas, the kitchen, storage areas, and occasional office settings.
• You’ll work around typical restaurant conditions, like hot surfaces, sharp equipment, wet or uneven floors, cleaning products, and other safety hazards.

What You’ll Need:

• A professional attitude and appearance.
• A can-do, team-oriented attitude.
• Intelligence, analytical skills, assertiveness, passion, energy, tenacity, and ability to inspire followership.
• The ability to meet Pluckers' high standards of guest service.

Total Compensation Range:

• $125,000 - $200,000 per year, plus benefits.