Northern Taphouse – Maple Grove – General Manager

Lincoln Hospitality Group; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

PTO

Full benefits

Job summary

Northern Taphouse Maple Grove is seeking a General Manager to lead daily operations, inspire a loyal team, and deliver guest-first hospitality in a family‑oriented setting. You will own staffing, guest experience, financial results, and local marketing, while upholding safety standards and brand consistency across shifts.

Join a beloved homegrown restaurant with a 15+ year community presence, a base salary range of $100k–$110k plus bonus, full benefits, PTO, and opportunities for professional

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment, training, and development of management and hourly teams; create a positive, motivated culture focused on hospitality and teamwork.
• Ensure outstanding hospitality, consistent food quality, and efficient service; handle guest inquiries and keep guests engaged on the floor.
• Analyze weekly and monthly financials; manage labor costs, COGS, and expenses to drive profitability; manage cash handling and records.
• Ensure operations comply with standards, regulations, and health department requirements; oversee inventory, vendor relations and facilities.
• Partner with marketing to execute local promotions and events; build community relationships and drive local sales initiatives.
• Mentor assistant managers for internal promotion and succession planning; support ownership and regional leadership on strategic goals.

Job description

Northern Taphouse Maple Grove is looking for a General Manager Salary Range 100k 110k base Bonus Full Benefits PTO Benefits Health Dental and Vision InsurancePTO401k planAre you a dynamic leader with a passion for hospitality and a knack for running a top notch restaurant Do you thrive in a family oriented environment where every team member is valued and every guest is treated like family If so we want YOU to join our team About Us We are a beloved family owned restaurant known for our warm atmosphere delicious food and exceptional service For over 15 years weve been a cornerstone of the community and we are now looking for a General Manager who shares our commitment to excellence and hospitality

Key Responsibilities

1. 1 Leadership & Team Management Recruit hire train and develop high performing management and hourly teamsCreate and maintain a positive motivated and accountable culture focused on hospitality and teamworkProvide ongoing coaching and performance feedback; conduct regular performance reviewsMaintain staffing levels and schedules to balance labor costs with business demandsLead daily pre shift meetings weekly manager meetings and regular one on ones
2. 2 Guest Experience & Service Standards Ensure every guest receives outstanding hospitality consistent food quality and efficient serviceHandle guest inquiries feedback and complaints professionally ensuring timely resolutionMaintain a visible presence on the floor during peak hours engaging with guests and staffUphold cleanliness safety and sanitation standards throughout the restaurant
3. 3 Financial Performance & Reporting Achieve budgeted sales labor and cost of goods COGS targetsAnalyze weekly and monthly P&L statements; identify and correct variancesControl controllable expenses labor supplies foodbeverage waste repairsImplement systems to improve productivity and profitabilityManage cash handling bank deposits and financial recordkeeping
4. 4 Operations & Compliance Ensure all food beverage and service operations comply with company standards local regulations and health department requirementsManage vendor relationships inventory and ordering for food beverage and suppliesOversee maintenance of equipment and facilities; ensure the restaurant remains in top conditionMaintain compliance with all labor safety and alcohol lawsEnsure adherence to company policies and standard operating procedures SOPs
5. 5 Marketing & Community Engagement Partner with corporatemarketing teams to execute local promotions and eventsBuild relationships within the local community and represent the brand positivelyDrive initiatives to grow sales through local outreach loyalty programs and special events
6. 6 Strategic Leadership Collaborate with ownership and regional leadership to set quarterly and annual goalsIdentify opportunities for growth innovation and operational improvementSupport new menu rollouts training initiatives and company projectsMentor assistant managers for internal promotion and succession planning

Why Join Us

• Be part of a close knit supportive family environment
• Opportunity to make a real impact on the success and growth of our restaurant
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Room for professional growth and development
• Join us in creating memorable dining experiences and be a part of our restaurant family