General Manager

Founding Farmers Restaurant Group; Washington (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance plans

Dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Company sponsored 401k

Paid pregnancy and parental leave

Voluntary benefits

Free access to company massage

Discounted gym & yoga membership

Mental health therapy through ComPsych

Training and career growth

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Founding Farmers Restaurant Group is seeking a General Manager to lead daily operations, drive sales, and uphold our brand of hospitality with scratch-made food and beverages for guests.

You will oversee staffing, training, inventory, safety, and financials while nurturing a best-in-class guest experience across a high-volume operation in the DC metro area. Salary ranges from $115k to $130k yearly.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume restaurants, with a minimum of one to two years preferred.
• Flexibility to work in DC, MD or VA.
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations.
• Robust financial aptitude in respect to business operations.
• Be caring, self-motivated, and exhibit an aptitude for leading, coaching, and driving excellence.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Control day-to-day operations by scheduling, ordering, and developing restaurant team members.
• Support profit & loss management by following cash control procedures, maintaining inventory, managing labor, reviewing financial reports.
• Recruit, interview, and hire staff, motivate and train team, and take disciplinary actions, as needed.
• Ensure fully staffed, fully trained, and fully performing location.
• Oversee and adhere to local health and safety codes, as well as company-wide safety and security policies.
• Lead a culture of safety and promote a positive working environment.
• Drive the company goals and objectives for creating a best-in-class guest experience.
• Partner with and complete timely execution of marketing initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Hospitality

Financial aptitude

Team development

Job description

Our General Managers support the leadership of our Farmers Restaurant Group team and help grow our business. They are committed to supporting the operation of a profitable restaurant, driving sales, growing our brand, and building the culture of hospitality while providing delicious scratch-made food and beverages for our guests. As a General Manager, you will enjoy a career path that challenges you as a leader and facilitates growth and development.

Salary Range: $115k - $130k

BENEFITS & PERKS:

• Competitive pay
• Health insurance plans available for as low as $130 per month after 90 days of employment
• Dental and vision plans
• Paid time off
• Company sponsored 401k
• Paid pregnancy and parental leave
• Voluntary benefits: short-term disability and accident insurance
• Free access to company massage therapist
• Discounted gym & yoga membership
• Free mental health therapy through our partner ComPsych, where employees and their immediate family members receive confidential sessions available virtually or in-person
• Training and career growth opportunities
• Free Employee Assistance Program with resources for legal, financial, and life needs

WHAT OUR GENERAL MANAGERS DO:

• Control day-to-day operations by scheduling, ordering, and developing restaurant team members
• Support profit & loss management by following cash control/security procedures, maintaining inventory, managing labor, reviewing financial reports, and taking appropriate actions
• Recruit, interview, and hire staff, motivate and train team, and take disciplinary actions, as needed
• Ensure fully staffed, fully trained, and fully performing location
• Oversee and adhere to local health and safety codes, as well as company-wide safety and security policies
• Follow the preventative maintenance program for facility, equipment, appliances, fixtures, etc.
• Lead a culture of safety and promote a positive working environment
• Drive the company goals and objectives for creating a best-in-class guest experience
• Support the Managing Partner in addressing guest reviews and ensuring exceptional guest experiences
• Maintain and ensure all products are consistent with company quality standards and recipes
• Partner with and complete timely execution of marketing initiatives

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE AN ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER:

• Flexibility to work in either DC, MD or VA
• Experience in high volume restaurants, with a minimum of one to two years preferred
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations
• Robust financial aptitude in respect to business operations
• Passion for hospitality
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds, as needed
• Capable of continuous bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, and use of hands and arms
• Ability to lead and develop a team
• Be caring, self-motivated, and exhibit an aptitude for leading, coaching, and driving excellence