General Manager- New Store Opening!

Specialty Restaurants Corporation; Laguna Niguel (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Quarterly bonus plan

Health plans (medical & dental)

Health Savings Account (HAS) for self/

Company dining package

Paid holidays

401k with employer match

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Good Boy by Specialty Restaurants Corporation in Laguna Niguel seeks a General Manager to lead daily operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, service, cleanliness, and guest experience. You will own P&L management, labor and operating costs, and drive revenue growth.

Lead and develop a high-performing team, align with brand standards, health & safety guidelines, and foster a vibrant, social dining atmosphere consistent with Good Boy’s concept.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead a high-volume upscale restaurant
• Experience managing P&L, labor, and operating costs
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to drive guest satisfaction and team engagement

Responsibilities

• Lead daily restaurant operations with focus on food quality, service, cleanliness, and guest experience
• Own the restaurant’s financial performance including P&L, labor, costs, revenue growth and budget targets
• Hire, train, coach, and develop a high-performing team
• Use financial reports and guest feedback to identify opportunities and drive improvements
• Set a culture of high standards, collaboration, accountability, and pride in the guest experience

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Financial analysis

Guest experience

Staff development

Communication

Job description

Good Boy pairs the polish of a modern steakhouse with a playful energy and a room that draws you in. Standout steaks, unexpected menu twists, and imaginative cocktails set the stage for a lively, social experience.

From happy hour to dinners that turn into another round, there’s always a reason to see where the evening goes. We’re looking for passionate hospitality professionals who take pride in their craft, bring warmth to every interaction, and know that great service can have a little fun.

As the General Manager, You Will

• Lead daily restaurant operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, service, cleanliness, and an outstanding guest experience
• Own the restaurant’s financial performance, including P&L management, labor and operating costs, revenue growth, and achievement of budgeted targets
• Hire, train, coach, and develop a high-performing team that takes pride in delivering exceptional hospitality
• Use financial reports, performance metrics, and guest feedback to identify opportunities, improve results, and drive continuous improvement
• Set the tone for a culture built on high standards, collaboration, accountability, and pride in the guest experience
• Ensure company initiatives, policies, health and safety requirements, and brand standards are consistently executed
• Inspire innovation while protecting the integrity of the concept, balancing the refinement of a modern steakhouse with Good Boy’s relaxed, social atmosphere
• Maintain a strong presence on the floor, leading by example, addressing guest concerns, and ensuring every detail reflects the standards of the brand

You will be hands-on, present on the floor, and relentlessly focused on execution. Every dish that leaves the pass and every interaction with a guest reflects our brand and your leadership

Qualifications

• Proven experience (minimum 3 years) as a General Manager in an upscale, high-volume restaurant and/or catering/event establishment with a minimum of $8MM in annual revenue
• 5+ years of experience in full-service restaurant management, preferably in a high-volume, upscale elegant to fine dining restaurant and event center environment
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to manage budgets, analyze financial reports, and make data-driven decisions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices
• Passion for hospitality and a commitment to excellence

Why Good Boy?

• Competitive compensation package
• Quarterly bonus plan
• Comprehensive Health plans that include a variety of medical and dental plans, employer contribution HAS for yourself and dependents.
• Lifestyle Spending Account benefit, which supports you and your family in numerous ways such as through gym memberships, childcare, student loans & more!
• Company dining package with allotted spending amount to use at various company locations
• Paid/Floating holidays for 5 major holidays
• 401k with annual employer match after 12 months of employment
• The opportunity to lead and set the standard for a new restaurant
• Visibility within Specialty Restaurants Corporation, a respected, privately held restaurant group with iconic properties
• Real opportunity for career progression within a growing organization

Pay $ 120,000-$150,000 per year