General Manager

COREcruitment Ltd; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd is seeking a General Manager to lead a high-volume restaurant and bar in San Jose. This hands-on role focuses on guest experience, team leadership, and financial performance to drive success.

You will manage daily operations, schedule and labor costs, maintain quality and compliance, and hire and develop staff in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on operator with strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Solid understanding of P&L, labor management, and cost controls.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-energy hospitality environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all day-to-day restaurant and bar operations, ensuring smooth and consistent execution.
• Lead, train, and develop both management and hourly teams.
• Drive guest experience, service standards, and overall hospitality culture.
• Manage scheduling, labor costs, and financial performance to hit targets.
• Maintain high standards across food quality, cleanliness, and compliance.
• Handle hiring, performance management, and team development.

Skills

Leadership presence

Team motivation

P&L knowledge

Labor management

Cost controls

Fast-paced experience

Hands-on leadership

Team culture

Guest experience

Job description

We are currently hiring for a General Manager to lead a high-volume, well-established restaurant and bar in San Jose. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a busy, guest-focused operation with a strong local following, where quality food, energy, and service all come together.

The right candidate is a hands-on operator who thrives in fast-paced environments, knows how to build and lead strong teams, and understands how to balance guest experience with financial performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all day-to-day restaurant and bar operations, ensuring smooth and consistent execution
• Lead, train, and develop both management and hourly teams
• Drive guest experience, service standards, and overall hospitality culture
• Manage scheduling, labor costs, and financial performance to hit targets
• Maintain high standards across food quality, cleanliness, and compliance
• Handle hiring, performance management, and team development

Qualifications:

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate and hold teams accountable
• Solid understanding of P&L, labor management, and cost controls
• Experience in fast-paced, high-energy environments
• Hands-on approach with a focus on team culture and guest experience