Restaurant General Manager - Growth, Benefits & Leadership

TravelCenters of America; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee discounts

Training and growth opportunities

Relocation assistance

Job summary

TravelCenters of America in Westlake, Ohio is seeking a Restaurant General Manager to lead the full-service restaurant operations and marketing efforts at our travel center. You will recruit, train and develop a high-performing team, ensure fast, friendly service, maintain product quality, and create a welcoming, clean dining environment.

You will manage staffing, budgeting, payroll, inventory and safety compliance while driving revenue and profitability and guiding guests back to the road

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• 3+ years supervisory experience in full-service restaurant setting.
• Strong planning and analytical skills (P&L, budget, expenses).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to train and coach.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and some holidays.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and POS software; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations and marketing efforts of the full-service restaurant.
• Recruit, hire, train, and retain high-quality team members.
• Provide courteous, fast, and friendly service and maintain a clean environment.
• Achieve financial objectives by managing people, product, service, and facilities processes.
• Oversee payroll, inventory, and compliance with state and federal laws.
• Maintain safety standards and vendor relationships; monitor competition and provide leadership insights.
• Possess readiness to cover duties of hourly associates as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Customer service

P&L budgeting

Analytical skills

Communication

Flexible hours

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate/Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

POS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

TravelCenters of America in Westlake, Ohio is seeking a Restaurant General Manager to lead the full-service restaurant operations and marketing efforts at our travel center. You will recruit, train and develop a high-performing team, ensure fast, friendly service, maintain product quality, and create a welcoming, clean dining environment.

You will manage staffing, budgeting, payroll, inventory and safety compliance while driving revenue and profitability and guiding guests back to the road