Restaurant General Manager

Horizon Hospitality Associates, Inc; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Horizon Hospitality Associates, Inc. seeks a dynamic Restaurant General Manager for a high-traffic Santa Barbara location blending dining and retail experiences. You will lead daily operations, coach an 8–10 person team, and own P&L including labor, COGS, and inventory.

Base salary is $75,000–$85,000 with up to 20% annual bonus, plus health, dental, vision and retirement benefits. Relocation assistance may be considered for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a GM or senior AGM in casual restaurant or similar F&B operation.
• Proven success managing budgets, labor targets, and COGS.
• Hands-on leadership with staff development and retention focus.
• Willingness to complete onboarding/training program.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of restaurant and retail spaces.
• Lead hiring, training, scheduling, and mentorship for 8–10+ team members.
• Own P&L responsibilities including labor, COGS, and inventory management.
• Drive local partnerships, community engagement and local store marketing.
• Collaborate with regional HR, finance, and supply chain teams.

Skills

Operational leadership

Financial acumen

Team development

Budgeting

Job description

A world-renowned food service brand is seeking a dynamic, hands-on Restaurant General Manager to oversee a high-profile, high-traffic location in beautiful Santa Barbara, California. This unique site combines an iconic food and beverage experience with a specialty retail component.

This key leadership role allows you to run a highly community-focused business backed by the strength, stability, and resources of an established global brand.

What You’ll Do

• Operational Leadership: Drive all day-to-day operations across both the restaurant and retail spaces, maintaining high operational standards, food safety, and brand compliance.
• Team Development: Lead hiring, training, scheduling, and career mentorship for a team of 8–10+ team members, building an engaging, service-first culture.
• Financial Management: Take full P&L accountability—managing labor optimization, Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), inventory control, and POS system analytics.
• Local Engagement: Drive community partnerships, local store marketing, and local vendor relationships to build brand presence and grow revenue.
• Corporate Collaboration: Maintain proactive communication with regional support teams across HR, finance, and supply chain.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 3+ years as a General Manager (or senior AGM ready for the next step) in a casual restaurant or similar F&B operation.
• Financial Acumen: Proven success managing budgets, labor targets, and COGS.
• Leadership Style: A hands-on, resourceful coach passionate about staff retention and development with experience leading a team of at least 8-10 team members.
• Training Commitment: Ability to complete a comprehensive 4-to-5-week offsite onboarding and training program.
• Local Focus: Strong connection to or genuine enthusiasm for engaging with the Santa Barbara community.
• Base Salary: $75,000 – $85,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Bonus: Up to 20% annual performance potential
• Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, and Retirement plans
• Perks: Generous employee discounts, generous PTO, and potential relocation assistance (evaluated case-by-case)
• Lifestyle: Live and work in one of California’s premier coastal destinations.

*Only qualified applicants will be contacted