Restaurant General Manager

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted meals

Free meals

Job summary

Honolulu, HI restaurant seeks a hands-on General Manager to lead daily operations, drive sales and guest satisfaction, and develop a high-performing team. Offer includes competitive pay and benefits with a fast-paced, multicultural environment in a well-established concept.

Ideal candidate has 3+ years of restaurant management, hands-on leadership, and strong food cost control. Join a collaborative team that values guest experiences and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of restaurant management experience.
• Experience managing and developing teams.
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations, labor, and food cost control.
• Proven ability to improve customer service and operational performance.
• Experience working in a multicultural environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Experience with POS systems and restaurant management software.

Responsibilities

• Lead all daily restaurant operations.
• Drive sales, profitability, and performance.
• Ensure exceptional quality, service, and cleanliness.
• Maintain a safe, compliant, and guest-focused environment.
• Create memorable guest experiences and build loyalty.
• Resolve guest concerns professionally and implement service improvements.
• Recruit, coach, and develop employees; manage scheduling and labor.
• Analyze performance and identify opportunities for improvement; control costs.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Customer service

Problem solving

Multicultural experience

Flexible scheduling

Tools

POS systems

Restaurant software

Job description

Restaurant General Manager

Honolulu, HI
$75,000 - $95,000 annually (based on experience)

Lead a High-Energy Restaurant Team and Make an Impact

Are you a restaurant leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves developing people, driving results, and creating unforgettable guest experiences?

We are partnering with a company who is seeking a hands-on General Manager to lead daily operations for a well-established restaurant concept in Honolulu.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

Competitive Benefits, including discounted/free meals

Leadership role with career growth potential

Opportunity to build and develop your own team

Fun, fast-paced environment

Make a direct impact on restaurant performance and guest satisfaction

Work with a diverse and collaborative team

What You'll Do

Lead Restaurant Operations

• Oversee all daily restaurant operations
• Drive sales, profitability, and operational performance
• Ensure exceptional quality, service, and cleanliness standards
• Maintain a safe, compliant, and guest-focused environment

Deliver Outstanding Guest Experiences

• Create memorable customer experiences that build loyalty
• Resolve guest concerns professionally and effectively
• Review customer feedback and implement service improvements
• Lead by example in hospitality and customer service

Develop and Inspire Your Team

• Recruit, interview, hire, coach, and develop employees
• Create a positive, engaged, and high-performing workplace culture
• Manage scheduling, staffing, and labor utilization
• Conduct performance evaluations and support employee growth

Drive Business Results

• Analyze restaurant performance and identify opportunities for improvement
• Control labor and operating costs
• Implement action plans and marketing initiatives to increase revenue
• Partner with leadership on operational goals and reporting

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of restaurant management experience
• Experience managing and developing teams
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations, labor, and food cost control
• Proven ability to improve customer service and operational performance
• Experience working in a multicultural environment
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Experience with POS systems and restaurant management software
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual Japanese/English
• Experience in ramen or Asian restaurant concepts
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards

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