Restaurant General Manager - Toast

leighenterprises; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 76,500 - 93,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Complimentary food while working

Employee discounts

Manager meal incentive program

Medical benefits

Retirement savings program

Paid time off

Job summary

leighenterprises is seeking a passionate General Manager in Temecula, California, to create exceptional guest experiences through hands-on leadership. The role involves training a high-performing team, managing day-to-day operations, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of management experience in a high-volume restaurant, with demonstrated skills in communication and a proven ability to manage teams effectively. Benefits include a competitive starting salary, complimentary food, medical benefits, and a retirement savings program.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of leadership and management experience at a high-volume restaurant.
• 1 year of full-service bar experience.
• Open availability from 6am-5pm, 7 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the team for all front-of-house operations.
• Train the management team on effective communication and morale building.
• Oversee daily restaurant operations and ensure compliance with health regulations.

Skills

Leadership and management experience

Professional communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Experience in full-service bar management

Tools

Toast Tab

7 shifts or similar products

Job description

Overview

Toast Restaurants seeks a General Manager who is passionate about creating exceptional guest experiences and leading a high‑performing team.

Responsibilities

• Hands‑on leadership approach, including acting as a team leader and shift manager as needed.
• Directly manage team leaders for all front‑of‑house operations (hosts, bussers, food runners, servers, and bar).
• Train and support the management team on hiring, terminations, coaching, recognition/reward, training, effective communication, and morale building.
• Oversee day‑to‑day restaurant operations and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Communicate effectively with management and staff.
• Maintain a strong working relationship with back‑of‑house management to foster camaraderie and unity.
• Manage overall budgets, operational costs, and maintain cost efficiency.
• Maintain an environment of excellence and high standards in execution.
• Provide training and support on resolving guest concerns and issues.
• Implement protocols to improve overall guest experience.
• Focus management and team on building guest relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of leadership and management experience at a high‑volume restaurant.
• 1 year of full‑service bar experience.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, 7 shifts or similar products, Toast Tab or similar.
• Open availability from 6am‑5pm, 7 days a week.
• Experience managing an entire restaurant with at least 50 employees.

Physical Demands

All positions may involve lifting, moving, or loading items weighing up to 75 pounds. Employees must stand, walk, sit, talk or hear, use hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste, and smell. Vision requirements include close vision of 20 inches or less, distance vision of 20 feet or more, color vision capable of identifying and distinguishing colors, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (starting $85,000)
• Complimentary food while working
• Employee discounts
• Manager meal incentive program
• Medical benefits
• Retirement savings program
• Paid time off

Learn More

Visit toastbrunch.com