General Manager Trainee (OR - Portland)

Dough Zone Restaurant Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 78,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous bonus program

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision insurance

Employee meal discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in Portland is seeking a Restaurant General Manager in Training to lead daily operations and enhance team performance. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of experience in a high-volume restaurant, strong leadership skills, and excellent financial acumen. This full-time role offers a competitive salary range of $78,000 to $86,000 per year, along with bonuses and various benefits including health insurance and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong financial acumen: budgeting and performance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations and oversee FOH and BOH teams.
• Schedule, train, and mentor staff effectively.
• Maintain food and service standards while addressing guest feedback.
• Enforce health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Optimize labor costs and support budgeting initiatives.

Skills

Operational leadership

Team management

Financial oversight

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Job description

Restaurant General Manager in Training – Portland Location

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $78,000 - $86,000 per year
• Generous Bonus Program: Performance‑based bonus tied to restaurant success
• Paid Time Off & Sick Leave
• On‑Shift Perks: Employee meal discounts
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Career Development: Professional training and clear advancement pathways

Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Lead daily operations, oversee FOH and BOH teams, drive sales and profitability.
• Team Management & Development: Schedule, train, onboard, coach, and mentor staff.
• Quality & Guest Experience: Maintain food and service standards, address guest feedback.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce health, safety, sanitation regulations and conduct inspections.
• Financial Oversight: Optimize labor costs, support budgeting, inventory, and cost‑saving initiatives.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a high‑volume, full‑service restaurant.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Strong financial acumen: budgeting, cost control, performance analysis.
• Proven leadership and people‑management skills, building high‑performing teams.

Full‑time | $78,000 – $86,000 per year

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $78,000. – $86,000.00 per year

Dough Zone USA and Moji Food are committed to creating a diverse work environment and are proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Dough Zone USA and Moji Food participate in the E‑Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.