Growth-minded Restaurant General Manager

McAlister's Deli | Bluegrass Hospitality; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McAlister’s Deli is seeking a General Manager to lead daily operations, ensuring great food, accurate execution, and a welcoming guest experience. You’ll coach and motivate the team to deliver friendly, consistent service, while maintaining brand standards and restaurant cleanliness.

You’ll oversee recruiting, training, scheduling, and shift leadership, monitor safety and compliance, and apply financial insights to support growth and profitability.

Qualifications

• Ownership mindset with accountability and continuous improvement.
• Problem-solving and decision-making applied to practical challenges.
• Financial leadership aligned to restaurant goals while delivering guest service.
• Commitment to cleanliness and health compliance in the restaurant.
• Clear communication and coaching to guide staff toward best execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations to ensure great food, accurate execution, and a smooth, welcoming guest experience.
• Coach and motivate team members to deliver friendly, consistent service.
• Manage performance to meet operational and brand standards.
• Support recruiting, training, scheduling, and shift leadership to keep the restaurant running strong.
• Monitor cleanliness, safety, and compliance while maintaining high standards at all times.
• Use financial and operational insights to support growth and profitability.

Skills

Ownership mindset

Problem-solving

Financial leadership

Cleanliness & compliance

Communication & coaching

Team leadership

Guest service

Job description

McAlister’s Deli is seeking a General Manager to lead daily operations, ensuring great food, accurate execution, and a welcoming guest experience. You’ll coach and motivate the team to deliver friendly, consistent service, while maintaining brand standards and restaurant cleanliness.

You’ll oversee recruiting, training, scheduling, and shift leadership, monitor safety and compliance, and apply financial insights to support growth and profitability.