General Manager & Assistant General Manager

The Root Restaurant & Bar; East Franklin Township (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Monthly Performance Bonuses

Free Employee Meals

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Valley Dairy Restaurants is seeking a General Manager and an Assistant General Manager to lead daily operations across our Western Pennsylvania locations. This hands-on role focuses on profitability, guest satisfaction, and team development.

You will coach staff, manage budgets, ensure quality, safety, and cleanliness, and drive growth within our four-generation family business. Opportunities exist for advancement and long-term careers.

Qualifications

• Leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Basic POS and computer knowledge.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive restaurant profitability while managing within budget guidelines.
• Control food, labor, and supply costs.
• Maintain food quality, safety, and cleanliness standards.
• Recruit, hire, train, and develop team members.
• Coach and mentor employees and supervisors.
• Manage cash handling and reconciliation procedures.
• Deliver exceptional guest service.
• Foster a positive workplace culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Multitasking

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Valley Dairy Restaurants General Manager & Assistant General Manager Opportunities

Lead a Team. Build a Career. Join a Family.

Since 1938, Valley Dairy Restaurants has been serving Western Pennsylvania with great food, exceptional hospitality, and family values. Now in our fourth generation of family ownership, we proudly operate 13 locations across 9 counties and continue to grow.

Why Valley Dairy?

Our hands‑on management training program prepares leaders to successfully operate a profitable restaurant while creating an outstanding guest experience. Many of our current General Managers and Assistant General Managers have built long‑term careers with Valley Dairy.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive restaurant profitability while managing within budget guidelines
• Control food, labor, and supply costs
• Maintain food quality, safety, and cleanliness standards
• Recruit, hire, train, and develop team members
• Coach and mentor employees and supervisors
• Manage cash handling and reconciliation procedures
• Deliver exceptional guest service
• Foster a positive workplace culture

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Monthly Performance Bonuses (eligible positions)
• Free Employee Meals While Working
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

Preferred:

• 1–3 years restaurant management experience

Required:

• Leadership and communication skills
• Ability to multitask
• Basic POS and computer knowledge
• Strong organizational skills

Family Owned Four Generations Strong Growing