General Manager - Multiple Locations (Bloomington)

Finney Hospitality Group; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Finney Hospitality Group is seeking experienced General Manager leaders to oversee daily operations, guest experiences, and team development across our Bloomington restaurants. You’ll coach managers and hourly staff, manage labor and costs, and uphold our standards of quality and safety.

Flexible to work evenings/weekends, you’ll play a key role in building strong local teams and community relations within the FHG family.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant management experience.
• General Manager or comparable leadership experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coach, develop, and hold teams accountable.
• Understanding of restaurant financials, labor management, inventory, and cost controls.
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day restaurant operations and ensure a consistently strong guest experience.
• Recruit, train, develop, and retain a high-performing restaurant team.
• Coach and develop managers and team members while creating a positive, accountable workplace culture.
• Oversee labor, scheduling, food costs, inventory, and other key operating expenses.
• Monitor restaurant performance and take action to achieve sales, profitability, and operational goals.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, service, cleanliness, and safety.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable health, safety, and employment requirements.
• Partner with FHG leadership and support teams on restaurant initiatives and operational needs.
• Build relationships within the local community and represent the restaurant and FHG professionally.
• Identify opportunities to improve operations, team performance, and the overall guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Coaching

P&L basics

Hospitality mindset

Job description

Finney Hospitality Group is looking for experienced, people-focused leaders interested in General Manager opportunities across our growing family of restaurant concepts.

This is a general FHG leadership posting designed to connect great candidates with opportunities across our restaurants. During the application process, you'll be able to select the location or locations you're most interested in.

Current Bloomington Locations

Social Cantina

• Social Cantina/Smokeworks - Bloomington, IN

The Tap

• The Tap - Bloomington, IN

Yogi's

• Yogi's - Bloomington, IN

What You'll Do

As a General Manager, you'll take ownership of the overall performance, operations, and culture of your restaurant. You'll lead your management team and hourly employees while creating a great experience for both our guests and our team members.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead day-to-day restaurant operations and ensure a consistently strong guest experience
• Recruit, train, develop, and retain a high-performing restaurant team
• Coach and develop managers and team members while creating a positive, accountable workplace culture
• Oversee labor, scheduling, food costs, inventory, and other key operating expenses
• Monitor restaurant performance and take action to achieve sales, profitability, and operational goals
• Maintain high standards for food quality, service, cleanliness, and safety
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable health, safety, and employment requirements
• Partner with FHG leadership and support teams on restaurant initiatives and operational needs
• Build relationships within the local community and represent the restaurant and FHG professionally
• Identify opportunities to improve operations, team performance, and the overall guest experience

What We're Looking For

• Previous restaurant management experience required
• General Manager or comparable leadership experience strongly preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to coach, develop, and hold teams accountable
• Understanding of restaurant financials, labor management, inventory, and cost controls
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment
• Guest-focused mindset and commitment to creating a strong team culture
• Flexible availability based on restaurant needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Find Your Fit with FHG

With multiple restaurant concepts and locations, FHG offers experienced leaders the opportunity to find an environment that fits their strengths, leadership style, and career goals.

As part of your application, you'll be asked to select the FHG location or locations you're most interested in. Our team will consider your preferences alongside your experience and our current leadership opportunities to help determine the best potential fit.

If you're an experienced restaurant leader looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Finney Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employer.