General Manager, In Training - High-Volume Restaurant

COREcruitment; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment is seeking an Assistant General Manager in San Francisco for a high-volume restaurant with a clear path to the General Manager role within a year. The role demands overseeing daily operations and a leadership team for a $14M+ operation.

The ideal candidate brings local SF restaurant experience, a hands-on, high-energy leadership style, and the ability to drive KPIs, guest satisfaction, and financial performance. A strong operator ready to advance is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum strong AGM or senior restaurant management experience.
• San Francisco restaurant experience required.
• Experience in a high-volume $14M+ operation preferred.
• Proven ability to lead large teams and manage complex operations.
• Hands-on, high-energy leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Working alongside GM in leading all day-to-day restaurant operations
• Taking ownership of key areas of the operation while preparing for the GM transition
• Leading, coaching, and developing a large management and hourly team
• Driving service standards, guest experience, and operational consistency
• Supporting labour, food costs, inventory, scheduling, and financial performance
• Recruiting, training, and developing future leaders
• Monitoring KPIs and using data to drive operational decisions
• Building strong relationships with guests and the local community
• Working closely with senior leadership to improve performance and prepare for future growth

Skills

Senior management

High-volume ops

Financial acumen

Job description

General Manager, In Training - High-Volume Restaurant

San Francisco, CA
$90,000–$100,000 + Benefits & Incentives

We're partnered with a high-volume restaurant in San Francisco looking for an experienced Assistant General Manager to join the leadership team, with a clear path to step into the General Manager role next year.

This is a significant $14M+ operation, so we're looking for a proven operator who is comfortable in a high-volume environment and ready to take on increasing responsibility.

Local San Francisco restaurant experience is a must.We're looking for someone who understands the market, knows the local talent pool, and can make an immediate impact.

What You'll Be Doing

• Working alongside GM in leading all day-to-day restaurant operations
• Taking ownership of key areas of the operation while preparing for the GM transition
• Leading, coaching, and developing a large management and hourly team
• Driving service standards, guest experience, and operational consistency
• Supporting labour, food costs, inventory, scheduling, and financial performance
• Recruiting, training, and developing future leaders
• Monitoring KPIs and using data to drive operational decisions
• Building strong relationships with guests and the local community
• Working closely with senior leadership to improve performance and prepare for future growth

What We're Looking For

• Strong AGM or senior restaurant management experience
• San Francisco restaurant experience is required
• Experience in a high-volume $14M+ restaurant operation strongly preferred
• Proven ability to lead large teams and manage complex operations
• Strong financial and operational understanding
• Hands-on, high-energy leadership style
• Someone ambitious who is ready to grow into a GM role within the next year
• A true operator who leads from the front and takes ownership