Restaurant General Manager - Lead Teams, Elevate Experience

Smashburger | Colorado

Aurora (CO)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Bonus
Paid time off – vacation and sick
Medical, Dental and Vision Options
401K match
Flexible schedules
Employee Assistance Program
Free uniform
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Job summary

Smashburger is seeking a Restaurant General Manager to lead daily operations at our Colorado location. You will coach Restaurant Managers, Shift Leaders, and team members, ensure staffing, onboarding, training, and policy compliance, and deliver an exceptional guest experience.

You’ll manage labor, inventory, and costs, drive sales through scheduling and local marketing, and uphold Smashburger standards. Requirements include 1–2 years GM experience, flexibility for nights and weekends, and

Qualifications

  • 1-2 years of Restaurant General Manager experience in restaurants.
  • Flexible to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Follow Smashburger uniform standards.
  • Ability to follow all guidelines and procedures set forth by Smashburger, local, state, and federal employment regulations.
  • Must successfully complete Smashburger training program.
  • Possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • People management skills to develop and lead restaurant teams.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Proven time management, consistency, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop Restaurant Managers, Shift Leaders, and team members while fostering a positive, high-performance work environment.
  • Oversee restaurant operations including staffing, scheduling, onboarding, training, and ensuring policies and food safety standards.
  • Deliver an exceptional guest experience by modeling service standards and resolving guest concerns quickly.
  • Manage financial performance by controlling labor, inventory, cost of goods, and operating expenses.
  • Drive restaurant success through team communication, community engagement, and local marketing initiatives.

Skills

Restaurant general manager experience
Communication skills
People management
Time management
Attention to detail
Organizational skills
Flexible schedule

Job description

Smashburger is seeking a Restaurant General Manager to lead daily operations at our Colorado location. You will coach Restaurant Managers, Shift Leaders, and team members, ensure staffing, onboarding, training, and policy compliance, and deliver an exceptional guest experience.

You’ll manage labor, inventory, and costs, drive sales through scheduling and local marketing, and uphold Smashburger standards. Requirements include 1–2 years GM experience, flexibility for nights and weekends, and

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