Restaurant General Manager – Lutz, FL

Tampa Bay CSC, LLC; Lutz (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Better Work-Life Balance

Bonus Opportunities

Competitive Pay

Benefits

Career Growth

Supportive Team Environment

Job summary

Chicken Salad Chick in Lutz, FL seeks an experienced Restaurant General Manager to lead daily operations, drive performance, and deliver exceptional guest experiences. This hands-on role focuses on building strong teams, managing costs, and maintaining high food safety and service standards.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of GM experience in a restaurant, strong leadership and cost-control skills, and a proven ability to recruit, train, and retain staff while sustaining growth.”

Qualifications

• 3+ years of general manager experience in a restaurant.
• Proven track record leading restaurant teams.
• Strong understanding of labor management, food costs, inventory, and profitability.
• Ability to recruit, train, and retain staff.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on management style with focus on guest service.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily restaurant operations with focus on quality, service, and cleanliness.
• Hire, train, coach, and develop a high-performing team.
• Manage labor, scheduling, inventory, food costs, and budgets.
• Drive sales, profitability, and overall restaurant performance.
• Foster a positive, accountable team culture.
• Maintain food safety standards and company policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve guest satisfaction and retention.

Skills

Restaurant GM experience

Team leadership

Labor management

Food cost control

Inventory management

Recruitment and training

Guest service excellence

Operations budgeting

Job description

Restaurant General Manager – Lutz, FL

Chicken Salad Chick | 25038 Wesley Chapel Blvd, Lutz, FL 33559

Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Based on experience + Bonus Opportunities

Ready to Take the Next Step in Restaurant Leadership?

Chicken Salad Chick is hiring an experienced Restaurant General Manager to lead our Lutz, FL location!

We're looking for a hands-on leader who knows how to build strong teams, deliver exceptional guest experiences, and drive restaurant performance.

If you have a proven track record in restaurant management and want an opportunity to lead a team while enjoying a better work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Chicken Salad Chick?

• Better Work-Life Balance: Restaurant operating hours without extremely early mornings or late nights.

• Bonus Opportunities: Performance-based bonus program.

• Competitive Pay: Compensation based on experience.

• Benefits: Benefits package available.

• Career Growth: Opportunities to develop professionally with a growing restaurant brand.

• Supportive Team Environment: Lead a team that values great service, teamwork, and accountability.

What You’ll Do

• Lead daily restaurant operations, ensuring excellent food quality, service, and cleanliness.

• Hire, train, coach, and develop a high-performing team.

• Manage labor, scheduling, inventory, food costs, and operational budgets.

• Drive sales, profitability, and overall restaurant performance.

• Build a positive, accountable team culture.

• Maintain food safety standards and company policies.

• Identify opportunities to improve guest satisfaction, efficiency, and employee retention.

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of restaurant General Manager experience preferred.

• Proven experience leading restaurant teams and managing daily operations.

• Strong understanding of labor management, food costs, inventory, and profitability.

• Ability to recruit, train, and retain employees.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

• A hands-on management style and commitment to exceptional guest service.

Join Our Team!

If you’re an experienced restaurant leader ready for your next opportunity, we want to hear from you!