General Manager - Includes Incentive Plan!

BBQ-152

Gilroy (CA)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Four week paid sabbatical
Annual bonus after 5 years of service
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
401(k) with company match
PTO starting at 15 days per year
10 paid holidays per year
Phone allowance
Dining discounts

Job summary

BBQ-152 in Gilroy is seeking a General Manager to lead our team at this family-owned restaurant and local staple. This role oversees front and back of house operations, driving high performance and ensuring proper execution of restaurant functions.

This position requires an entrepreneurial leader who can oversee all operations and employees, with a focus on service quality, food standards, sanitation, and staff development. Competitive salary and benefits reinforce our commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

  • One year of management experience required.
  • Must possess Manager Food Safety certification (within one month of employment).
  • Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
  • Able to work days, nights, and/or weekends.
  • Able to walk or stand for long periods.
  • Thrive in a fast paced environment.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Hire, train, and develop hourly employees.
  • Identify and delegate responsibilities to leads and staff.
  • Ensure high levels of customer service.
  • Maintain and update employee documentation.
  • Ensure company processes and procedures are followed.
  • Ensure food standards, quality, and presentation.
  • Follow and manage sanitation and cleanliness standards.
  • Maintain staffing schedules per labor goals.
  • Maintain weekly inventories to monitor and control food costs.
  • Review financial data weekly and take actions to increase sales and profits.
  • Manage daily deposits.

Skills

Leadership
Staff development
Customer service
Communication
Organizational skills
Time management

Job description

Description

We’re looking for a General Manager to lead our team at BBQ 152 in Gilroy, a family-owned restaurant and a long-standing local staple. This position will be responsible for all aspects of restaurant management including overseeing the front and back of house. The General Manager will be responsible for ensuring high performance of employees and proper execution of restaurant functions.

This position requires an enthusiastic individual with an entrepreneurial personality who can go above and beyond to oversee all restaurant operations and employees.

Management:
  • Hire, train, and develop hourly employees
  • Identify and delegate responsibilities to leads and staff
  • Ensure that high levels of customer service are being achieved
  • Maintain and update proper employee documentation
  • Ensure that established company processes and procedures are consistently followed
  • Ensure that food standards are consistently being met, including quality and presentation
  • Follow and manage proper sanitation and cleanliness standards in the restaurant
Administrative Duties:
  • Maintain schedules that ensure appropriate staffing levels in accordance with labor goals
  • Maintain accurate weekly restaurant inventories in order to monitor and take appropriate action to control food costs
  • Review financial data weekly and initiate necessary actions to increase sales and profits
  • Manage daily deposits
Salary & Benefits:
  • R.E.A.L. General Manager Program – General Managers are eligible for a four week paid sabbatical and a bonus of an entire year’s salary after 5 years of service.
  • Base salary starting at $85,000 – $95,000
  • Quarterly incentive plan with the potential to earn up to 20% of your base salary
  • Medical and dental insurance with a generous company contribution
  • 401(k) option with company match
  • PTO starting at 15 days per year with buy back options
  • 10 paid holidays per year
  • Competitive compensation
  • Phone allowance
  • Dining discounts
Requirements
Position Requirements:
  • One year of management experience required
  • Must possess Manager Food Safety certification (within one month of employment)
  • Must possess a valid Driver’s License
  • Able to work days, nights, and/or weekends
  • Able to walk or stand for long periods
  • Must thrive in a fast paced environment
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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