General Manager – Growing Fast-Casual Restaurant Concept

Goodwin Recruiting; Montvale (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Commuter benefits

Employee discounts and meals

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a General Manager to lead a high-energy restaurant group in Montvale, NJ. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership to build strong teams and drive strong operational and financial results within a fast-casual, high-volume concept.

You will oversee daily operations, manage costs, coach managers, and ensure guest satisfaction while scaling profitability and maintaining high standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive restaurant management experience.
• Proven ability to lead restaurant teams and develop managers or shift leaders.
• Strong financial skills including P&L management, labor optimization, budgeting, and cost controls.
• Demonstrated success in driving sales, improving operations, and maintaining guest satisfaction.
• Hands-on leadership style with a focus on coaching and accountability.
• Solid knowledge of restaurant operations, food safety, inventory management, and scheduling.
• Proficient with POS systems, scheduling platforms, payroll tools, and standard business software.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Physical ability to meet restaurant demands, including standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations to ensure excellent guest service, food quality, and cleanliness.
• Drive profitability through sales growth, labor management, inventory control, and expense oversight.
• Recruit, hire, train, and mentor restaurant managers, shift leaders, and hourly staff.
• Foster a positive and accountable workplace culture focused on employee engagement and retention.
• Develop weekly schedules aligned with business demands and labor budgets.
• Monitor guest feedback and manage service recovery to enhance the customer experience.
• Oversee purchasing, inventory, vendor relationships, payroll accuracy, and administrative reporting.
• Analyze financial reports and key performance indicators to identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, workplace safety, and labor regulations.
• Support local marketing, promotions, and community engagement efforts.
• Collaborate with area leadership and Human Resources on operational priorities and business objectives.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Team development

Scheduling & labor

Guest service

Tools

POS systems

Payroll tools

Job description

General Manager

Join a growing, high-energy restaurant organization passionate about fresh, quality food, exceptional hospitality, and developing great people. This role offers a hands-on leadership opportunity to build strong teams and drive outstanding operational and financial results within an expanding fast-casual restaurant group that values internal development and a positive workplace culture.

General Manager Benefits & Compensation

• Base salary of $80,000–$90,000 depending on experience
• Quarterly performance-based bonuses
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and complimentary meals
• Career advancement and leadership development opportunities
• Supportive, team-oriented company culture

General Manager Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive restaurant management experience, preferably in fast-casual, quick-service, or high-volume concepts
• Proven ability to lead restaurant teams and develop managers or shift leaders
• Strong financial skills including P&L management, labor optimization, budgeting, and cost controls
• Demonstrated success in driving sales, improving operations, and maintaining guest satisfaction
• Hands‑on leadership style with a focus on coaching and accountability
• Solid knowledge of restaurant operations, food safety, inventory management, and scheduling
• Proficient with POS systems, scheduling platforms, payroll tools, and standard business software
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Physical ability to meet restaurant demands, including standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds

General Manager Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations to ensure excellent guest service, food quality, and cleanliness
• Drive profitability through sales growth, labor management, inventory control, and expense oversight
• Recruit, hire, train, and mentor restaurant managers, shift leaders, and hourly staff
• Foster a positive and accountable workplace culture focused on employee engagement and retention
• Develop weekly schedules aligned with business demands and labor budgets
• Monitor guest feedback and manage service recovery to enhance the customer experience
• Oversee purchasing, inventory, vendor relationships, payroll accuracy, and administrative reporting
• Analyze financial reports and key performance indicators to identify improvement opportunities
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, workplace safety, and labor regulations
• Support local marketing, promotions, and community engagement efforts
• Collaborate with area leadership and Human Resources on operational priorities and business objectives

This is a rewarding opportunity for a passionate restaurant leader to make a measurable impact, build a strong team, and grow their career with a company dedicated to promoting from within. If you believe great hospitality starts with great people, this role is for you.

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Emily Lauro