General Manager — Lead Growth & People Development

Naya; Westport (CT); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Commuter benefits

Employee discounts and free NAYA meals

Growth opportunities

Job summary

NAYA is seeking an experienced General Manager in Westport, CT area to lead restaurant operations with a focus on growth, guest experience, and team development.

You will hire, train, and mentor staff, drive sales, manage costs, and ensure food quality and sanitation standards. This role requires a dynamic leader who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and is available for evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of restaurant management/leadership experience.
• Strong leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Superior interpersonal skills and ability to earn trust and respect from colleagues and staff.
• Able to work nights, weekends and holidays, and variable schedule, per the needs of the business.

Responsibilities

• Inspire, manage, develop, hire and train the restaurant staff and management team.
• Meet stated objectives in sales, costs, employee retention, guest service and satisfaction, food quality, cleanliness and sanitation.
• Ensure profitability by growing sales and controlling labor, cost of goods and operating expenses.
• Hire, train, coach, and evaluate team members in partnership with HRBP.
• Develop Shift Leaders into future General Managers at NAYA.
• Maintain timely food and beverage service according to NAYA standards.
• Create and approve weekly schedules and staffing levels to meet business needs.
• Build and maintain NAYA’s reputation in the community and monitor online reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Team development

Staff training

Gmail

Microsoft Office

Tools

Gmail

Microsoft Office

Job description

NAYA is seeking an experienced General Manager in Westport, CT area to lead restaurant operations with a focus on growth, guest experience, and team development.

You will hire, train, and mentor staff, drive sales, manage costs, and ensure food quality and sanitation standards. This role requires a dynamic leader who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and is available for evenings and weekends.