Proprietor (General Manager)

Ted's Montana Grill in; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ted's Montana Grill is seeking an experienced Proprietor/General Manager to lead daily operations with a focus on profitability, guest satisfaction, and growth. You will set expectations, coach managers, and drive engagement to deliver Big Sky Moments for guests and employees alike.

Responsibilities include budgeting, live P&L oversight, and ensuring standards of service and quality across the kitchen and front of house. This is a high-ownership, hands-on leadership role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in General Manager, Managing Partner, or Assistant General Manager roles.
• Strong business acumen with experience managing a P&L and budgets.
• Experience with scheduling and inventory control.
• Proven track record in training and developing teams.
• Hands-on leadership in a fast-paced dining environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall restaurant operation to meet financial and operating goals.
• Lead recruitment, retention, and staff development to deliver exceptional service.
• Provide direction and feedback to managers and team members.
• Ensure guest satisfaction and consistent quality of operations.
• Partner with Culinary and FOH managers on standard of excellence and profitability.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Scheduling

Inventory management

Guest service

Job description

The Proprietor, under the leadership of the Director of Operations, is responsible for the overall operation of the restaurant. Core responsibilities include performance, guest satisfaction, increased sales and profitability, while actively ensuring the restaurant meets financial and operating goals.

At Ted's our Proprietors don't have a buy-in but are empowered to make a difference and lead their business.

Core Responsibilities:

People

Proprietors are accountable for ensuring our team members effortlessly deliver “Big Sky Moments” to every guest while our fellow managers are delivering the same to our team members. They set clear expectations through providing direction and honest feedback that offers praise, performance improvement and career development. After all, The Big Sky is the Limit.

• Recruitment and Retention
• Training and Development
• Supervision and Leadership

As an active member in their community, Ted's Proprietors function with an ownership mentality. They go above and beyond to maintain the quality and consistency our guests crave (no compromises, no short-cuts, no matter what).

• Guest Service
• Quality of Operations

Profits

They're business savvy, setting their annual budget and managing their live P/L statement weekly. In partnership with their Culinary Manager/Chef & FOH Manager, our Proprietors uphold all standards of operational excellence.

• Profitability

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years as a General Manager, Managing Partner or Assistant General Manager
• Polished casual, upscale or fine dining experience (preferred)
• Sustainable operational results with solid job history
• Stellar business acumen – managing a P&L, scheduling, ordering/inventory
• Enjoys hands‑on leadership in a scratch kitchen restaurant

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Withstand temperatures of 30 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Moves throughout the restaurant for extended periods of time (up to 10-12 hours a day).
• Lifts and carries items weighing up to 75 lbs. for distances of up to 10 ft.

Ted's Montana Grill is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and e-Verify employer.

We take great pride in ensuring all guests receive a warm and memorable experience leaving them feeling better than when they came in. From a bowl of half sours to our two-dollar bills, we empower each team member to deliver Big Sky Moments in ways that are natural and effortless to Ted's and our guests.

THE EXPERIENCE

Our restaurants represent classic saloons of the 19th century where cattlemen and land barons found a little relaxation after a hard day's work.

SUSTAINABILITY

We believe in leaving a better world for future generations. You'll see this in our commitment to local growers, the paper straws, the Boraxo soap in our restrooms and sustainable choices in our kitchen operations.

We are steadfast in our commitment to people, product and prosperity. Ted's Montana Grill develops and encourages people to become leaders and engage the hearts and minds of our teams.