General Manager

EL Fenix; Weatherford (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

EL Fenix is seeking a Restaurant General Manager to lead daily operations with a focus on consistency, guest experience, and profitability. You will drive labor and service standards while maintaining brand quality across front- and back-of-house teams.

You will coach managers, enforce food safety and sanitation, and implement local store marketing to boost guest counts. Strong communication and leadership are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Bachelor’s degree, or work history experience equivalent.
• Must have TABC and Food Handler certifications.
• Must have a valid driver's license and proof of vehicle insurance.
• Must have strong P&L, budget, and sales forecasting experience.
• Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks under pressure.
• Ability to develop high-performing, cohesive teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate restaurant operations to meet goals, policies, and standards.
• Drive growth and profitability by implementing programs to achieve business plans.
• Provide direction and structure for the Management Team and hourly staff.
• Coach FOH and BOH teams to work together to enhance guest experience.
• Improve processes and methods to raise ROI and optimize workflow.
• Identify operational issues and provide timely feedback for corrective action.
• Teach and enforce brand systems to help teams meet company goals.
• Set and track operational goals and hold managers accountable.

Skills

Leadership

P&L

Budgeting

Sales forecasting

Staff development

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Purpose: Supports and directs the Management Teams in assigned restaurant through role-model leadership of the Company’s Core Values. Maintains restaurant Consistency by managing overall operations for the restaurant by focusing on Systems, Guest Count/Value, People, and EBITDA.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manages restaurant operations by directing and coordinating activities consistent with established goals, objectives, and policies
• Implements programs to ensure attainment of business plan for growth and profit.
• Provides direction and structure for Management Team and hourly Team Members.
• Coaches and develops FOH and BOH teams to work in unison for the benefit of the Guest.
• Implements improves processes and management methods to generate higher ROI and workflow optimization.
• Identifies any operational issues and gives timely feedback to the team so they can impact the operational opportunities.
• Validates and teaches all brand systems to Team Members so they may achieve Company goals.
• Sets operational goals and follow-up plans for subordinate Managers. Directs and holds the Managers accountable for these goals.
• Achieves budgeted goals for each accounting period, meeting EBITDA goals.
• Ensures Guests consistently receive high quality food and service in accordance with brand standards.
• Enforces sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness, and maintenance of kitchen and dining areas.
• Develops, implements, and reviews Local Store Marketing to increase Guest counts.
• Review Shopper Report and InMoment trends and develops targeted corrective action steps with the Management team to impact all deficiencies.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Bachelor’s degree, or work history experience equivalent
• Must have TABC and Food Handler certifications
• Must have a valid driver's license and proof of vehicle insurance
• Must have strong P&L, budget, and sales forecasting experience
• Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to cope with pressure, multiple deadlines, and working under pressure
• Ability to develop high-performing, cohesive teams
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with fellow Team Members
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Possess the ability to motivate and maintain effective working relationships with all Team Members