General Manager (Head Coach)

Clarendon - South Block; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision + HSA

Unlimited PTO

Free shift meals + 25% discount

Monthly parking reimbursement

Technology stipend

LifeMart discounts

No Kitchens, No Fryers, No Cooking!

Job summary

Clarendon - South Block in Arlington, VA, seeks a Head Coach to lead store operations, build a high-performing team, and nurture a strong guest experience. You will hire, train, and coach staff, create effective schedules, and drive results with accountability and positive energy.

The role rewards a clear growth path, a people-first culture, and competitive pay with quarterly bonus potential and profit-sharing. Join a growing brand expanding across the DMV.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of management in the food & beverage industry.
• Hospitality mindset focused on people, culture, and guest experience.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to train and develop others.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead store operations with accountability for performance and people.
• Hire, coach, and develop a high-performing team.
• Create schedules that balance business needs with staff wellbeing.
• Keep daily operations running smoothly and build future leaders.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Guest experience

Scheduling

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Lead a team. Grow your career. Work with purpose.

South Block is growing fast, and we’re looking for leaders who want to be a part of our expansion. With new locations opening across the DMV and beyond, we’re looking for awesome people who want to build their career with us. At South Block, you’ll experience:

• A clear growth path that offers you the opportunity to grow your role and impact over time
• New store openings which means new opportunities to thrive in your role and beyond
• A people-first culture that provides you with hands-on coaching, feedback, and development from your leaders to support your success

Why This Role is Different

This isn’t your typical General Manager role. Your title will be Head Coach, and you will:

• Lead all aspects of store operations - manage performance, people, and operations.
• Build and develop a high-performing team - hire, coach, and develop future leaders.
• Nurture our culture - build a team and community that people love to be part of.
• Grow yourself – receive the support and guidance to expand your skills and career.

Our Core Values

• BELIEVE IN YOURSELF - Bring your authentic self every day.
• SPREAD GOOD VIBES - We’re about fist bumps, smiles, and meaningful connections.
• SMALL ACTS HAVE BIG IMPACTS – Every action, no matter how small, counts.
• WE ARE ONE BLOCK – We win together.

Pay & Perks

• $60,000–$70,000 base salary
• Quarterly bonus potential up to $10,000/year
• Deferred profit-sharing up to $12,000/year

Plus:

• Medical, Dental, Vision + HSA contributions
• Unlimited Flex PTO
• Free shift meals + 25% discount
• Monthly parking reimbursement (select locations)
• Technology stipend
• LifeMart discounts (childcare, auto, electronics, & more)pl
• A supportive, team-first culture with reasonable hours
• No Kitchens, No Fryers, No Cooking!

What You’ll Do

You’ll lead from the front - setting the tone, building the team, and driving results. This will look like:

• Leading your store with positive energy, accountability, and a focus on people and performance
• Hiring, training, and developing your team to deliver exceptional guest experiences on every shift
• Creating schedules that supports both the business and your team’s needs
• Keeping operations running smoothly
• Building future leaders and maintaining a strong internal bench

What You Bring

• 2+ years of management in the food & beverage industry
• Hospitality mindset - You have a passion for people, culture, and the guest experience
• Hands-on leadership style
• Calm, flexible, and solution-oriented in a fast-paced environment
• Must be 18+ years old
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 25 lbs

If you're looking for:

• A role that grows with you
• A team that supports and challenges you
• A company that invests in your future

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