General Manager

Ummahjobs; San Jose, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 74,390,000 - 79,901,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips included

Job summary

The Halal Guys is seeking a General Manager for its San Jose/Sunnyvale, California restaurant location. You will oversee all day-to-day operations, lead the team, ensure quality, and drive sales targets while upholding brand standards and community engagement.

As the primary on-site leader, you will manage shifts, guest interactions, and operational consistency, with a focus on performance, culture, and guest satisfaction. This is a full-time on-site GM role with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a supervisory/management role in food service, hospitality, or retail.
• Proven ability to improve team performance and achieve sales goals.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Personal reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day restaurant operations and on-site leadership.
• Organize team meetings and coaching to improve performance.
• Track sales metrics and work toward targets.
• Maintain guest relations and brand standards.
• Provide regular updates to upper management.

Skills

Team supervision

Sales performance

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

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