Restaurant General Manager

Rainforest Cafe; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

Career development

Employee discounts on dining, retail, 

Healthcare plans

Dental, vision, life, disability, 401k

Paid sick leave

Paid time off

Bonus potential

Job summary

Rainforest Cafe in Atlantic City is seeking an accomplished Restaurant General Manager to lead a high-volume, full-service restaurant and drive guest satisfaction, sales, and profitability. You will develop and mentor your management team, uphold brand standards, and foster a culture of accountability and engagement.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years GM experience in a large dining operation, strong leadership, cost control, and guest interaction skills.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years General Manager experience in a full-service, high-volume dining establishment.
• Strong knowledge of front and back of house operations and guest interaction.
• Strong understanding of cost and labor systems that drive profitability.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to company standards and service levels to increase sales and minimize costs.
• Responsible for financial and payroll administrative duties.
• Maintain professional restaurant image and appearance standards.
• Ensure positive guest service and address complaints to turn guests into return customers.
• Manage shifts, scheduling, planning and ensure high quality of food and service.

Skills

General Manager

Leadership

Cost control

Staff supervision

Guest service

Job description

Overview

Lead the Adventure. Build the Team. Grow Your Career. Rainforest Cafe in Atlantic City is looking for an accomplished, energetic Restaurant General Manager ready to take the next step in their hospitality leadership career. If you’re a results-driven leader who thrives in a high-energy environment, develops exceptional teams, and is passionate about creating memorable guest experiences, this is an opportunity to make your mark with one of the most unique restaurant concepts around. As General Manager, you’ll take ownership of the restaurant’s overall operation—from leading and developing your management team to driving guest satisfaction, sales, profitability, service standards, and operational excellence. You’ll set the tone for the team, build a strong culture of accountability and engagement, and develop future leaders who can grow alongside the business. This is more than your next General Manager position—it’s an opportunity to expand your leadership capabilities, strengthen your business acumen, and build a long-term career in hospitality. We’re looking for a leader who is ready to take ownership, embrace new challenges, and create an environment where both people and performance thrive.

Lead with purpose. Develop great leaders. Drive exceptional results. Build your future with Rainforest Cafe.

Benefits

• Extensive and well-rounded training program


• Continued career development and growth opportunities


• Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels


• Multiple health benefit plans to suit your needs


• Dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, flexible spending accounts and 401 (k)


• Paid sick leave


• Paid time off


• Monthly discretionary bonus potential

Responsibilities

• Adhere to company standards and service levels to increase sales and minimize costs, including food, beverage, supply, utility, and labor costs


• Responsible for ensuring that all financial (invoices, reporting) and personnel/payroll related administrative duties are completed accurately, on time and in accordance with company policies and procedures


• Maintain professional restaurant image, including restaurant cleanliness, proper uniforms, and appearance standards


• Ensure positive guest service in all areas. Investigate and respond to complaints, taking all appropriate actions to turn dissatisfied guests into return guests


• Manage shifts which include daily decision making, scheduling, planning while ensuring consistent high quality of food preparation and service

Qualifications

• At least 3 years General Manager experience in a full-service, high-volume dining establishment


• Additional experience in Regional or multi-unit management is preferred


• Strong knowledge of front and back of house operations including food, beverages, staff supervision, inventory, food safety, service techniques, and guest interaction


• Strong understanding of cost and labor systems that lead to restaurant profitability


• Strong communication and leadership skills combined with advanced computer and math skills


• Stable and progressive work history; Strong work ethic

EOE

Pay Range

USD $90,000.00 - USD $100,000.00 /Yr.