Restaurant General Manager Designate

Ascent Hospitality Management; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality management company is seeking a General Manager Designate for their Sioux Falls location. This role involves managing restaurant operations, achieving sales targets, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for growth within the company.

Benefits

Life/Disability Insurance

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Demonstrates principled actions and sound judgment.
• Passion for food, liquor, beer, and wine.
• Ability to communicate clearly and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manages restaurant operations to achieve sales and profit targets.
• Ensures guest satisfaction and a quality work environment.
• Supervises unit management and non-exempt employees.

Skills

Leadership

Time Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Job description

Benefits:

• Life/Disability Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Company Overview

CyHawk Hospitality, Inc., franchisee for Perkins Restaurant, is hiring a General Manager Designate for our location on the East side of Sioux Falls, near Menards. This position involves performing General Manager duties under the supervision of the restaurant GM, with the goal of transitioning into a full GM role. Relocation may be available. The work schedule includes weekends, with a typical 50-hour workweek. The salary range is $60,000 - $65,000, depending on experience, plus bonus. Benefits include 2 weeks of vacation, health, dental, life/disability insurance, and more. We are closed on Christmas Day. CyHawk has been growing since opening our first Perkins in 2007 and now owns 21 restaurants.

Summary of Position

Manages the operations of the assigned restaurant; responsible for achieving sales and profit targets through effective management of policies, procedures, programs, and standards. Ensures an exceptional guest experience and a positive working environment for staff.

Leadership Abilities

• Demonstrates principled actions, sound judgment, and follow-through on commitments.
• Anticipates problems and makes timely, sound decisions.
• Has a passion for and working knowledge of food, liquor, beer, and wine.
• Leads by example with a guest-first focus.
• Sets, shares, and monitors goals with the team.
• Addresses issues honestly, resolves conflicts, and seeks improvement opportunities.
• Clarifies roles, responsibilities, priorities, and expectations.

Position Activities and Tasks

• Supervises all unit management and indirectly supervises non-exempt employees during restaurant hours; accountable for administration and operations to ensure guest satisfaction and a quality work environment.
• Achieves profit goals while maximizing guest satisfaction.
• Ensures proper preparation, portioning, presentation, and sanitation of menu items.
• Maintains compliance with productivity and service standards with trained staff.
• Manages facility and equipment through preventive maintenance, energy conservation, repairs, security, and safety protocols.
• Maintains inventory levels for food and non-food items via proper ordering and efficient usage.
• Identifies and corrects system issues to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Prepares and reviews financial data, including payroll, cash handling, food costs, and operating expenses.
• Participates in regional meetings and makes presentations as needed.

Physical Requirements, Environment, and Working Conditions

• Must communicate clearly.
• Must have effective time management skills.
• Must be able to read, write, and perform basic calculations.

Disclaimer: This description is not exhaustive. Additional duties may be assigned as needed to support the restaurant's operations and success.