General Manager

Benihana - Scottsdale; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Full-Time)

401(k) Plan

Employee Dining Discounts

Paid Time Off

EAP

Commuter Benefits

Dependent Care Benefits

Job summary

Benihana - Scottsdale is seeking an experienced General Manager to drive daily operations, lead a dynamic team, and achieve profitability while upholding brand standards and guest satisfaction.

You will manage restaurant functions, oversee strategy, marketing, and compliance, and develop top talent to support a high-energy dining environment. This role requires a proven leadership track record and strong financial acumen.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of leadership experience in high-volume, full-service dining (steakhouse or upscale dining preferred).
• Proven track record of driving sales, managing budgets, and leading successful teams.
• Strong business acumen, financial expertise, and decision-making skills.
• A passion for hospitality, guest engagement, and high-energy environments.
• Tech-savvy with experience in restaurant POS systems (MICROS, Aloha, OpenTable, etc.)
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy restaurant atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of managers and hourly staff to deliver an exceptional guest experience
• Uphold THE ONE GROUP’s world-class service and hospitality standards
• Oversee all restaurant functions, including business strategy, marketing, and risk management
• Maintain compliance with corporate policies, food safety standards, and health regulations
• Recruit, hire, and onboard top-tier talent to support a high-performance culture
• Coach, train, and mentor team members to drive excellence and career growth
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and team-building initiatives
• Monitor sales, labor, and operating costs to maximize profitability
• Develop marketing initiatives and networking strategies to increase guest traffic and sales
• Set and execute sales forecasts, budget goals, and profitability strategies
• Ensure compliance with all financial reporting and cost management standards

Skills

Leadership

Sales leadership

Guest engagement

Financial acumen

Technology proficiency

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Why Join Our Team?

• Industry-Leading Compensation:
  • Up to 25% of the base salary in performance-based bonuses
  • $24K annually in monthly kicker bonuses
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Full Time Restaurant Employees. Part Time Employees are not eligible for health benefits.
  • Voluntary Short Term Disability Insurance – Employee Paid.
  • Voluntary accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance – Employee paid.
  • Traditional and Roth 401(k) Plan – All Employees
• Exclusive Perks & Growth Opportunities
  • Employee Dining Discounts and/or Complimentary Onsite Meals
  • Career Development & Limitless Growth Opportunities
  • If you reside in Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, or Washington, D.C., you are entitled to Paid Sick Time in accordance with state and local regulations.
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Commuter and Dependent Care Benefits

What You’ll Do:

As the General Manager, you will be the driving force behind daily operations, team leadership, and financial performance. You will be responsible for maintaining our brand standards, guest satisfaction, and a dynamic, high-energy environment while also ensuring profitability and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Operations Leadership

• Lead and inspire a team of managers and hourly staff to deliver an exceptional guest experience
• Uphold THE ONE GROUP’s world-class service and hospitality standards
• Oversee all restaurant functions, including business strategy, marketing, and risk management
• Maintain compliance with corporate policies, food safety standards, and health regulations

Team Development & Staffing

• Recruit, hire, and onboard top-tier talent to support a high-performance culture
• Coach, train, and mentor team members to drive excellence and career growth
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and team-building initiatives

Financial & Business Performance

• Monitor sales, labor, and operating costs to maximize profitability
• Develop marketing initiatives and networking strategies to increase guest traffic and sales
• Set and execute sales forecasts, budget goals, and profitability strategies
• Ensure compliance with all financial reporting and cost management standards

What We’re Looking For:

• 8+ years of leadership experience in high-volume, full-service dining (steakhouse or upscale dining preferred)
• A proven track record of driving sales, managing budgets, and leading successful teams
• Strong business acumen, financial expertise, and decision-making skills
• A passion for hospitality, guest engagement, and high-energy environments
• Tech-savvy with experience in restaurant POS systems (MICROS, Aloha, OpenTable, etc.)
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy restaurant atmosphere

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