GM, Upscale Casual Dining | Growth & Guest Experience

Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Paid Time Off

401(k) match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Mental health resources

Growth and leadership development

Job summary

Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar in Jacksonville, FL seeks an experienced General Manager to lead restaurant operations, financial results and guest experience, while bringing our Brand DNA to life. You will oversee strategy, labor, costs and team development in a high-volume, upscale casual setting, with a focus on hospitality, scratch-made food and craft cocktails.

Salary ranges from $85,000 to $110,000 per year with monthly profit sharing and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of restaurant management experience in a high-volume, full-service environment.
• General Manager experience in an upscale casual concept strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to drive sales, manage costs and develop high-performing restaurant teams.
• Strong understanding of financial performance, forecasting, labor management and cost controls.
• Results-driven, trustworthy and team-oriented leadership style.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Genuine passion for hospitality, scratch-made food and craft cocktails.

Responsibilities

• Create and adjust annual and quarterly operating plans based on sales trends and restaurant performance.
• Drive top-line sales through memorable Guest experiences, community partnerships and strong restaurant leadership.
• Review financial results and identify opportunities to increase sales, control expenses and improve profitability.
• Create systems that help Managers and shift leaders successfully manage controllable expenses.
• Ensure effective labor management through accurate forecasting and weekly schedule review.
• Maintain a safe, organized and well-manicured restaurant that is as polished behind the scenes as it is for our Guests.

Skills

Leadership

Sales growth

Cost control

Team development

Guest experience

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in hospitality

Food Manager certification

Job description

Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar in Jacksonville, FL seeks an experienced General Manager to lead restaurant operations, financial results and guest experience, while bringing our Brand DNA to life. You will oversee strategy, labor, costs and team development in a high-volume, upscale casual setting, with a focus on hospitality, scratch-made food and craft cocktails.

Salary ranges from $85,000 to $110,000 per year with monthly profit sharing and strong benefits.