Hospitality GM: Lead Growth, Culture & Guest Experience

IHOP; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Life Insurance

Paid Training & Ongoing Development

Paid Time Off & Work-Life Balance

Employee Discounts

Mileage Reimbursement

Growth opportunities within our company

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in San Jose, CA is seeking a General Manager to lead their team and oversee daily operations. This role requires strong leadership skills and a passion for hospitality. Responsibilities include developing strategies for growth, managing staff, and ensuring high operational standards. The ideal candidate will bring previous management experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to drive profitability. This position offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous management experience in restaurant, retail, or hospitality.
• Ability to manage budgets and analyze financial performance.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team to deliver outstanding service.
• Oversee daily operations to ensure efficiency.
• Develop business strategies that drive sales and growth.

Skills

Strong leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Degree in Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Our Team!

We’re looking for an energetic, self-motivated, and results-driven General Manager to lead our team and oversee daily operations. As General Manager, you’ll play a key role in driving

business growth, creating a positive team culture, and delivering an excellent guest experience.

This role is ideal for someone with strong leadership skills, a passion for hospitality, and the ability to balance people, performance, and profitability.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and inspire a team to deliver outstanding service and results.
• Oversee daily operations to ensure efficiency and high standards.
• Develop and implement business strategies that drive sales and growth.
• Hire, train, and mentor staff to build a motivated, high-performing team.
• Manage budgets, control costs, and maximize profitability.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and customer satisfaction.
• Foster vendor and community relationships to support business success.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous management experience (restaurant, retail, or hospitality preferred).
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and analyze financial performance.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic computer skills.
• A degree in Business or related field is a plus, but not required.

Benefits We Offer:

• Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
• Paid Training & Ongoing Development
• Paid Time Off & Work-Life Balance
• Employee Discounts
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Growth opportunities within our company

International House of Pancakes® began making people smile in 1958 when it opened its doors in the suburbs of Los Angeles. Fifteen years later, a new marketing campaign introduced the acronym \IHOP\, and since then it’s been the name people know as the place they can enjoy their favorite breakfast experience—any time of day.