General Manager In Training

EHPV Operating Group LLC; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employer-Paid Short & Long-Term Dis 
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Employer-Paid Life Insurance

401(K) Match — Fully Vested Day One

Voluntary Vision, Dental & Life

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Big Red Restaurant & Sports Bar is hiring a General Manager in Training to grow into a full General Manager role within our established restaurant group. This full-time position (55+ hours per week) offers competitive pay, benefits, and a clear path to leadership.

The GMIT will learn FOH and BOH leadership, develop guest service skills, manage financial performance, and uphold brand standards while building high-performing teams. A strong industry passion and desire to learn are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of restaurant leadership experience.
• Full-service restaurant GM experience preferred.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Business Management or similar field preferred.
• Experience with POS systems; Toast experience is a plus.
• Ability to lead people, build relationships, and communicate with clarity.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional guest service and hospitality.
• Lead and coach teams to uphold service standards and drive guest satisfaction.
• Assist in developing restaurant plans based on demand and brand expectations.
• Support financial analysis to achieve restaurant objectives.
• Help execute marketing efforts, promotions, and community initiatives.
• Manage purchasing, inventory, and maintain food/beverage quality and sanitation.
• Lead staffing efforts: recruiting, interviewing, training, and mentoring.
• Ensure safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

People leadership

Communication

Restaurant operations

Budgeting & forecasting

P&L fundamentals

Team motivation

Education

Business Management degree (assoc. or bach.)

Tools

Toast POS

Job description

Are you looking to grow into a full General Manager leadership role within a successful, established restaurant group? Big Red Restaurant & Sports Bar is offering an exciting General Manager in Training (GMIT) opportunity for motivated leaders who are passionate about hospitality and ready to take the next step in their career.

This is a full-time position (55+ hours per week) with competitive pay, benefits, and a clear pathway toward becoming a General Manager. The ideal candidate has a strong love for the industry, a desire to learn, and the drive to build high-performing teams while delivering consistent and outstanding guest experiences.

Position Summary

The General Manager in Training works under the guidance of the General Manager and Director of Operations to learn all aspects of FOH and BOH leadership. This role prepares the GMIT to fully operate a Big Red location by developing skills in guest service, team leadership, financial performance, operational execution, and brand standards.

Responsibilities

Guest Experience & Hospitality

• Ensure guests receive exceptional service and hospitality throughout their visit.
• Learn how to direct and motivate staff to uphold Big Red service standards.
• Assist in resolving guest complaints and engage in service recovery when needed.

Operational Leadership

• Learn how to develop restaurant business plans based on demand, trends, and brand expectations.
• Support the GM with financial analysis to achieve restaurant financial objectives.
• Assist with executing marketing efforts, promotions, and community-focused initiatives.
• Learn to control purchasing, manage product levels, and assist with accurate inventory practices.
• Maintain all Big Red standards related to food quality, beverage operations, sanitation, and cleanliness.

Team Building & HR Responsibilities

• Participate in staffing efforts including recruiting, interviewing, selecting, training, and mentoring employees.
• Learn to lead shifts, coach teams, and maintain a positive workplace culture.
• Help implement staff training programs and ensure consistent adherence to policies and procedures.

Safety, Compliance & Standards

• Support a safe and healthy work environment by following and enforcing sanitation and safety procedures.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local health and labor regulations.
• Assist with maintaining accurate records, training logs, and compliance documents.

Position Requirements

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of restaurant operations (FOH & BOH).
• Ability to lead people, build relationships, and communicate with clarity.
• Understanding of cost systems, labor scheduling, inventory flow, and profitability drivers.
• Knowledge of budgeting, payroll, forecasting, and P&L fundamentals.
• Experience with POS systems; Toast experience is a plus.
• Comfortable working in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
• Background check required.

Education & Experience

• Minimum 3 years of restaurant leadership experience required.
• Full-service restaurant GM experience strongly preferred.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Business Management or similar field preferred.

Industry-Leading Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employer-Paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(K) Match — Fully Vested Day One
• Voluntary Vision, Dental & Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off

Equal Opportunity Employer

We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected status.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift Various Shifts

This position is currently accepting applications.