General Manager - BLA

Leap Brands; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Incentives

Career advancement

Job summary

Leap Brands seeks an experienced General Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of a high-volume, full-service restaurant in New Orleans. You will drive revenue, manage financial performance, and build a strong leadership team to sustain exceptional guest experiences.

You will own restaurant-level P&L, optimize labor and costs, ensure food safety and regulatory compliance, and partner with senior leadership on brand initiatives and community engagement.

Qualifications

• 4+ years restaurant management experience
• GM experience preferred
• Experience leading large teams
• Strong understanding of P&L, labor, food cost and controllable expenses
• Proven track record of improving sales, profitability and guest satisfaction
• Knowledge of food safety and labor regulations

Responsibilities

• Lead daily restaurant operations, including staffing, scheduling, inventory, food quality and safety
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop hourly team members and management personnel
• Build and maintain a high-performing team and positive restaurant culture
• Drive sales and profitability while managing labor, food and operating expenses
• Own restaurant-level P&L and use financial metrics to identify improvement opportunities
• Deliver high-quality guest experiences and address customer concerns professionally and effectively
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, food handling, labor and alcohol service regulations
• Execute marketing initiatives and support local community engagement and relationship-building
• Maintain strong operational standards across service, kitchen execution, cleanliness and presentation
• Partner with senior leadership to improve operational performance, retention and guest satisfaction

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Team development

Labor optimization

Food cost control

Communication

Guest satisfaction

Food safety

Regulatory knowledge

High-volume ops

Job description

General Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of a high-volume, full-service restaurant. This individual will be responsible for driving revenue, managing financial performance, developing a strong leadership team, and ensuring consistent execution of operational and service standards.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead all daily restaurant operations, including staffing, scheduling, inventory management, food quality, and safety.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop both hourly team members and management personnel.
• Build and maintain a high-performing team while fostering a positive, accountable restaurant culture.
• Drive sales and profitability while effectively managing labor, food, and operating expenses.
• Own restaurant-level P&L performance and utilize financial metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Deliver a consistently high-quality guest experience and address customer concerns professionally and effectively.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, food handling, labor, and alcohol service regulations.
• Execute company marketing initiatives while supporting local community engagement and relationship-building efforts.
• Maintain strong operational standards across service, kitchen execution, cleanliness, and overall restaurant presentation.
• Partner with senior leadership to identify opportunities to improve operational performance, employee retention, and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of restaurant management experience, with prior General Manager experience strongly preferred.
• Experience operating a high-volume, full-service, casual dining, sports bar, or similar restaurant concept.
• Proven ability to lead large teams and develop managers and hourly employees.
• Strong understanding of restaurant P&L management, labor optimization, food cost, and controllable expenses.
• Demonstrated history of improving sales, profitability, team performance, and guest satisfaction.
• Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of food safety, labor regulations, and responsible alcohol service.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a proven restaurant operator who has experience leading high-volume, full-service, sports-bar, casual dining, or other complex restaurant environments.

We are particularly interested in leaders with a minimum of 5 years of General Manager experience who have managed large teams, maintained rigorous operational standards, driven financial performance, and consistently delivered strong guest experiences.

Strong candidates from high-volume, systems-driven fast-casual and quick-service concepts will also be considered, particularly those who have demonstrated success managing large teams, optimizing labor, maintaining operational consistency, and executing against detailed brand standards.

Leadership & Culture

The organization places a strong emphasis on developing leaders from within, empowering employees, and creating meaningful opportunities for career advancement.

Successful leaders are expected to foster a culture centered around:

• Communication
• Integrity
• Accountability
• Team development
• Appreciation
• Operational excellence
• Exceptional guest service

Candidate Verification

Resume accuracy and employment history are important considerations in the selection process. Candidates should be prepared to verify their employment history, responsibilities, and titles.

Prior to receiving an offer, candidates will also be expected to provide at least three current or recent professional references who can speak directly to their leadership ability, performance, and results.

Compensation & Benefits

• Additional performance-based incentive opportunities
• Medical benefits through a national healthcare network
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Opportunities for career advancement and leadership development

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record of building high-performing teams, driving restaurant sales, managing P&L performance, controlling costs, and delivering an exceptional guest experience.