Restaurant General Manager

Author & Edit; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement savings with company match

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Author & Edit in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Restaurant General Manager to oversee day-to-day operations, lead management, and drive hospitality excellence. You will develop staff, implement standards, train teams, and manage costs, inventory, and guest experience. Eligible for Restaurant Leadership Bonus Plan, with a target 20% of base salary, paid quarterly.

We value five-plus years in high-volume leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, and collaborative teamwork.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a high-volume restaurant leadership role.
• Guest-centric hospitality mindset.
• Ability to lead and mentor restaurant teams.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to industry changes.
• Strong ability to analyze data, inventory, and costs.
• Entrepreneurial, get-it-done mindset.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with guests and staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day restaurant operations with visible leadership.
• Develop staff, implement standards, and provide quality training.
• Develop talent and manage costs, inventory, and guest experience.
• Support the Restaurant Leadership Bonus Plan; contribute to achieving targets.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Cost control

Training & development

Communication

Job description

• Benefits available when you work 25 hours per week-including medical, dental, vision and more
• Retirement savings program (with company match)
• Paid time off
• Work with a dedicated team committed to redefining hospitality.
• Opportunities for career growth within an expanding, forward-thinking hospitality brand.

Why Author & Edit

• Competitive rates
• Benefits available when you work 25 hours per week-including medical, dental, vision and more
• Retirement savings program (with company match)
• Paid time off
• Work with a dedicated team committed to redefining hospitality.
• Opportunities for career growth within an expanding, forward-thinking hospitality brand.

Who We Are

At Author & Edit, we create original hospitality experiences designed to be remembered and talked about. Our approach is rooted in constant evolution, always refining and reimagining what hospitality can be. We don’t follow industry standards; we set them.

Founded by visionary restaurateur Sam Fox, Author & Edit is built on the idea that great hospitality is something you write, not replicate. From standout concepts like The Global Ambassador and The Twelve Thirty Club to a growing portfolio of hotels and restaurants, we’re shaping experiences that push the industry forward.

What You’ll Do

The Restaurant General Manager is responsible for the strategic oversight of day-to-day operations. You will provide visible leadership to management and employees while generating a restaurant atmosphere focused on great hospitality where the expectations of the guests are always exceeded. You will help develop key employees, implement standards and procedures, provide quality training, and develop talent. You are eligible to participate in a Restaurant Leadership Bonus Plan. The target bonus opportunity is set at 20% of your base salary and will be paid quarterly.

Who You Are

• 5+ years’ experience in a high-volume restaurant leadership role
• An open, curious mind with a desire to deliver a tailored guest experience with a hospitality every time mindset
• Ability to provide leadership and direction contributing to the success of the hotel through engaging, developing, and mentoring individuals and the restaurant teams
• Willingness to learn and accommodate changes in the industry
• Strong ability to analyze data, product inventory, and control of costs
• A get-it-done approach and an entrepreneurial spirit
• Professional, yet comfortable with candid and open to and acting upon feedback – all with the guest and employee experience top of mind
• Exceptional communication skills with a keen eye for detail
• Highly responsive and collaborative, a team player who approaches work without ego

Author & Edit is an Equal Opportunity & E- Verify Employer. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States is required.