General Manager

The Halal Guys (One Olive Group); San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 74,501,000 - 80,231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips included

Job summary

The Halal Guys (One Olive Group) is seeking a full-time General Manager for its San Jose/Sunnyvale restaurant in California. You will oversee day-to-day operations, drive guest satisfaction, team performance, and sales results as the on-site leader and brand representative.

The role requires at least 2 years in a supervisory role in food service or hospitality, strong communication and analytical skills, a high school diploma, reliable transportation, and the ability to work 8-hour shifts

Qualifications

• At least 2 years in a supervisory or management role within food service, hospitality, or retail.
• Proven ability to improve team performance and achieve sales goals.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Personal reliable transportation.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day restaurant operations and manage shifts.
• Monitor guest relations and quality standards.
• Track sales metrics and work toward achieving sales objectives.
• Uphold brand standards, procedures, and quality across restaurant functions.
• Provide regular performance updates to the Director of Operations.

Skills

Team leadership

Drive sales goals

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Halal Guys, a Muslim-founded halal food brand recognized for bringing halal cuisine to mainstream markets, is recruiting a full-time General Manager for its San Jose/Sunnyvale, California restaurant location. The position operates through the One Olive Group franchise partner.

Position Overview:

You will lead all aspects of day-to-day restaurant operations, with accountability for team performance, customer satisfaction, and sales results. As the primary operational leader and on-site representative of The Halal Guys brand, you'll oversee shift management, guest relations, and operational consistency.

Core Responsibilities:

• Organize and conduct team meetings and professional development sessions to strengthen team capability and performance
• Track sales metrics and work toward achieving sales objectives
• Build and maintain a positive, mission-aligned workplace culture
• Uphold brand standards, operational procedures, and quality across all restaurant functions
• Manage guest interactions, address concerns, and maintain strong community engagement
• Cover all operational leadership duties when senior leadership is unavailable
• Provide regular performance updates to the Director of Operations

Physical Demands:

• Lift and carry loads of 30–50 pounds regularly
• Extended periods of standing, bending, reaching, and scooping activities

Qualifications & Experience:

• At least 2 years in a supervisory or management role within food service, hospitality, or retail
• Proven ability to improve team performance and achieve sales goals
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Personal reliable transportation
• High school diploma or equivalent

Compensation & Schedule:

• Hourly rate: $26–28 per hour
• Full-time employment with 8-hour shifts
• Monday–Friday base schedule with weekend availability
• Flexible scheduling arrangements
• Tips as part of compensation package