Restaurant General Manager — Lead, Mentor & Grow Team

Goodwin Recruiting

Belmar (NJ)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

12 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health, Medical, Dental
401k + Company Match
Competitive Salary
Attainable Bonus
Great quality of life

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a hands-on General Manager for a growing restaurant in New Jersey. The role focuses on mentoring a team, managing costs, and upholding guest service standards while promoting the brand.

Requirements include at least 3 years in a leadership role, weekend availability, experience supervising 20+ staff, 40–45 hours per week, proven team development, and P&L experience. The position offers competitive benefits and a strong path to leadership.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in a leadership role.
  • Weekend availability.
  • Experience managing a team of 20 or more.
  • Ability to work 40–45 hours a week.
  • Proven experience in team development.
  • P&L experience.

Responsibilities

  • Mentor and develop hourly employees.
  • Manage controllable costs, including labor and food.
  • Role model and train for excellent guest service standards.
  • Ability to communicate with management and team members.
  • Maintain the standards of the company.
  • Be an ambassador for our brand!

Skills

Leadership
Weekend availability
Team management
Hours 40-45
Team development
P&L experience

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a hands-on General Manager for a growing restaurant in New Jersey. The role focuses on mentoring a team, managing costs, and upholding guest service standards while promoting the brand.

Requirements include at least 3 years in a leadership role, weekend availability, experience supervising 20+ staff, 40–45 hours per week, proven team development, and P&L experience. The position offers competitive benefits and a strong path to leadership.

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