Restaurant General Manager

Goodwin Recruiting; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Unlimited bagels and schmears during‑,

Career advancement

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a hands-on Restaurant General Manager for a Lawrenceville, NJ bakery/bagel concept. Lead growth and own restaurant operations, while developing a strong team in a hospitality-driven culture.

Responsibilities include overseeing production, service, safety, and finances; coaching staff; maintaining bagel quality; and driving community engagement as the brand expands.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of restaurant management experience.
• Strong understanding of COGS, labor, inventory, sales, and profitability.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial results and drive operational improvements.
• Excellent organizational leadership, coaching, and team-building skills.
• Willingness to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily restaurant operations, setting the pace, energy, and culture for your team.
• Monitor and manage all production, service, cleanliness, people, and financial outcomes.
• Directly coach, train, and develop team members and build a strong internal leadership pipeline.
• Ensure exceptional bagel quality and maintain high food safety and sanitation standards.
• Own and report on P&L, controlling cost of goods, labor, inventory, and waste.
• Deliver remarkable hospitality, engaging guests and representing the company in the local community.
• Support and execute catering, local marketing, and neighborhood outreach initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Operational management

Financial analysis

Hospitality focus

Job description

Restaurant General Manager – Lawrenceville, NJ

Join a rapidly expanding and highly acclaimed food group bringing excitement and community spirit to the New Jersey food scene. This is an exceptional opportunity for a hands-on restaurant leader to lead growth, enjoy a dynamic, hospitality-driven culture, and take full ownership of restaurant operations and team development.

Bagel Chef Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive base salary with bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive health benefits package
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Unlimited bagels and schmears during shifts
• Energetic people-focused company culture
• Clear path for career advancement as the brand continues to expand

Bagel Chef Requirements & Qualifications

• 2+ years of restaurant management experience
• Strong understanding of COGS, labor, inventory, sales, and restaurant profitability
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial results and drive operational improvements
• Excellent organizational leadership, coaching, and team-building skills
• Willingness to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Restaurant General Manager Preferred Background & Skills

• Experience in bakery, bagel, café, or fast-casual concepts

Restaurant General Manager Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Lead daily restaurant operations, setting the pace, energy, and culture for your team
• Monitor and manage all production, service, cleanliness, people, and financial outcomes
• Directly coach, train, and develop team members and build a strong internal leadership pipeline
• Ensure exceptional bagel quality and maintain high food safety and sanitation standards
• Own and report on P&L, controlling cost of goods, labor, inventory, and waste
• Deliver remarkable hospitality, engaging guests and representing the company in the local community
• Support and execute catering, local marketing, and neighborhood outreach initiatives

If you’re passionate about leadership, hospitality, business ownership, and building community through great food, this is your chance to grow with one of the most exciting brands around.