Restaurant General Manager: Lead Service & Growth

Din Tai Fung North America; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay & Benefits

Medical insurance for individuals & 2+

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) Plan with company match

Employee Meal Discounts

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Sick Leave (PSL)

Quarterly Wellness Days

Car Allowance

Bonus Eligible

Job summary

Din Tai Fung North America is seeking a General Manager to co-lead a high-volume restaurant, partnering with the Executive Kitchen Manager to ensure top-tier service and operational efficiency.

You will own front-of-house operations, drive cost control, and lead a team focused on service excellence, financial performance, and a strong culture. This role offers growth opportunities within the company.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of management experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of brand standards and front of house operations.
• Proven leadership with experience hiring, training, and developing service-driven teams.
• Ability to manage budgets and interpret financial statements (labor, P&L).

Responsibilities

• Oversees all front of house operations to ensure service excellence and brand consistency.
• Leads by example, builds team capability through hiring, training, coaching, and motivation.
• Sets performance objectives and holds staff accountable with regular evaluation.
• Manages budgets, analyzes financial reports, and drives profitability initiatives.
• Develops schedules to meet labor needs and maintains staffing levels with a strong leadership bench.
• Oversees inventory control and vendor relationships to support quality and operations.

Skills

Management experience

Leadership

Budget management

Communication

Team development

Operational planning

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, Hospitality, or related field

Job description

Din Tai Fung North America is seeking a General Manager to co-lead a high-volume restaurant, partnering with the Executive Kitchen Manager to ensure top-tier service and operational efficiency.

You will own front-of-house operations, drive cost control, and lead a team focused on service excellence, financial performance, and a strong culture. This role offers growth opportunities within the company.